The Beardless Wizard

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The Beardless Wizard is a single player casual strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Alawar North and was released on November 26, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

An evil scientist has kidnapped a kind, old wizard! As the magician's young apprentice, you might not have a beard, but don't let that stop you from saving his wrinkled skin! The journey will be fraught with obstacles but also filled with laughs.

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gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple, fun, and relaxing experience, making it ideal for casual gamers.
It features a variety of levels with unique twists and mechanics, allowing for strategic gameplay and character transformation.
The graphics and overall design are appealing, enhancing the enjoyment of the gameplay.

The hero progression and potion crafting elements feel underdeveloped, which may disappoint some players.
The soundtrack can become repetitive and annoying over time, detracting from the overall experience.
The game may not provide enough challenge for hardcore players, making it less appealing for those seeking intense gameplay.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, such as item collection for crafting artifacts and shapeshifting to tackle unique challenges. While the graphics and building interactions enhance the experience, some users noted occasional dialogue issues that do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of time attack and worker management genres, though some find the pace to be slow at the start.
- “The game has great mechanics like finding items to make artifacts or potions during your gameplay or shapeshifting to complete some challenges that can only be done as a golem, dragon, or ghost.”
- “Worth a buy if you enjoy time attack worker management gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are really good in my opinion; it makes sense to think, 'Should I upgrade the buildings or rather repair that bridge?'”
- “The only bad thing I could find is that there were 3 times when the dialogue was missing and instead of dialogue I saw something like %level_ something something, but it does not interfere with the gameplay as it still lets you play and finish the level.”
- “⚠️ Gameplay is too slow ➜ because it is just the beginning.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game features a solid story with engaging dialogue and humorous moments, though it lacks diversity in locations and character backgrounds. While the storytelling is enhanced by comic-style cutscenes, some missions require repetitive resource collection, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game has a good story and dialogue, with some funny moments.”
- “The cutscenes feature a unique blend of comic storytelling.”
- “The story lacks diversity in its characters and locations.”
- “The storytelling feels more like a comic than a cinematic experience.”
- “Some missions require collecting resources multiple times, which disrupts the flow of the story.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally described as comfortable but criticized for being short and repetitive, leading to quick annoyance. While it is considered optional, some players suggest turning it off in favor of alternative soundtracks that may enhance the experience.
- “The music fits perfectly.”
- “The soundtrack is comfortable and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The only gripe I have is that it has the same soundtrack in every level, and even if it's okay, it gets annoying really fast.”
- “Short and repetitive music; it is optional.”
- “I recommend turning the music off and listening to 'Trobar de Morte - The Silver Wheel (full album)' instead.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a strong story and engaging dialogue, complemented by several humorous moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “The game features a great story and dialogue, filled with some genuinely funny moments.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the narrative, making for a delightful experience.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty banter and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are well-received, with particular praise for the detailed design of buildings and the effective representation of mechanics and roadblocks.
- “I really appreciated the graphics in the game, especially the detailed buildings and their mechanics, as well as the roadblocks.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, particularly due to the result grading system that allows them to track and improve their personal bests, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
- “The game offers incredible replay value as you can always strive to beat your personal best.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh, encouraging you to return and explore different strategies.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character choices, the replayability keeps me coming back for more.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been noted as dated, with visuals and performance reflecting its 2014 release. Players have expressed concerns about technical issues that hinder the overall experience, suggesting that the game may not run smoothly on modern hardware.
- “The game feels like it was designed for hardware from 2014, with performance issues that are hard to ignore.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, the optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “It's frustrating to see such a beautiful game suffer from poor optimization, making it unplayable on mid-range systems.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find grinding in farming games to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it a perfect way to unwind during their spare time.

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The Beardless Wizard is a casual strategy game with fantasy theme.

The Beardless Wizard is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing The Beardless Wizard.

The Beardless Wizard was released on November 26, 2020.

The Beardless Wizard was developed by Alawar North.

The Beardless Wizard has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Beardless Wizard is a single player game.

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