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The Handbook

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60%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, stability
100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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The Handbook is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ivories Studios and was released on June 4, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Embark in a chaotic quest in a fantasy world to save a small town from certain destruction. Play as the great wizard Tim in an RPG while learning powerful spells and leveling your character. Explore the world, find its secrets and unravel the story behind The Handbook.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • 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.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
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The Handbook is a role playing game.

The Handbook is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

The Handbook was released on June 4, 2021.

The Handbook was developed by Ivories Studios.

The Handbook has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

The Handbook is a single player game.

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