The Handbook
- June 4, 2021
- Ivories Studios
Get on Steam"The Handbook" is an action-packed game set in a mysterious world, where you play as wizard apprentice Tim. After a landslide awakens an evil force, it's up to you to protect an isolated town, learn powerful spells from the legendary handbook, and defeat the looming evil. Meet unique characters, master the five primal elements, and uncover advanced versions of these spells as you progress.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming hand-crafted art style and an enjoyable atmosphere enhanced by good music.
- Gameplay is fun and simple, with a focus on exploration and learning spells, making it appealing for RPG lovers.
- The developers have shown dedication by fixing bugs and improving the game, resulting in a rewarding experience for players.
- The loot system can be frustrating, as items disappear when clicked, and managing inventory can be tedious.
- There are some bugs and glitches, particularly near the end of the game, which can disrupt the experience.
- The game can feel grindy at times, especially in the beginning, which may deter some players.
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming hand-crafted art style, which effectively creates an enjoyable atmosphere that complements the background music. Reviewers appreciate the unique art choices and how they enhance the overall experience of the classic action RPG gameplay.
“Very much enjoyed the art style.”
“This was a fun game to play that offers a classic action RPG gameplay with a charming hand-crafted art style.”
“The atmosphere, the gameplay, and the graphics were all charming and fantastic.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as enjoyable and reminiscent of classic action RPGs, featuring a charming hand-crafted art style. While it offers fun mechanics, some players find it a bit grindy. Overall, the combination of atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics is praised as fantastic.
“This was a fun game to play that offers a classic action RPG gameplay with a charming hand-crafted art style.”
“The atmosphere, the gameplay, and the graphics were all charming and fantastic.”
“Gameplay is pretty fun, although a little grindy.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, complementing the unique art style and creating an enjoyable experience for players.
“Very interesting art style choice; it really does create an enjoyable atmosphere in tandem with the music!”
“Very interesting graphic and good music in the background.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay enjoyable and straightforward, but note that it involves a fair amount of grinding, particularly in the early stages.
“The gameplay itself is simple and fun, but it does require some grinding in the beginning.”
“Gameplay is pretty fun, although a little grindy.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique art style and harmonious music, which together create an enjoyable and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the charming combination of atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics as a standout feature.
“The art style choice is very interesting; it really creates an enjoyable atmosphere in tandem with the music!”
“The atmosphere, the gameplay, and the graphics were all charming and fantastic.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly, with only minor glitches remaining in the final part, none of which are game-breaking.
“There might still be a few glitches here and there in the final part of the game, but nothing game-breaking anymore.”
