The Mage's Tale

As the apprentice you suddenly find yourself without a Master when he is snatched away by the Evil Wizard Gaufroi. As you fight to save your master what will your own fate be?

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Welcome, apprentice of the mystic arts! The corrupt wizard Gaufroi has kidnapped your master, Mage Alguin, and only you have any hope of saving him. You may be an apprentice now, but to save your master, you will need to explore ten deadly dungeons, decipher mind-bending puzzles, avoid terrifying traps, and vanquish hordes of vicious monsters. Until you are able to wield every elemental power in t…

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Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
The variety of puzzles and spell crafting mechanics provide engaging gameplay that keeps players invested.
The humor, voice acting, and character design contribute to a charming and enjoyable narrative.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, making it unplayable for many users on various hardware setups.
Controls and locomotion mechanics are clunky and can disrupt immersion, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Some players find the combat repetitive and unbalanced, with a lack of meaningful upgrades as the game progresses.

story
34 mentions
29 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and immersive, particularly praising its worldbuilding and character development, while others describe it as weak or basic. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the narrative is complemented by solid voice acting and graphics, making for an engaging experience, especially for VR players. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a deep RPG-like narrative.
- “The storyline is really good too and this game is very long, which is rare for VR games.”
- “The plot kept me invested from the moment the game began to the final cutscene.”
- “Conclusively; everything related to storytelling and worldbuilding is magical and feels intriguing and awesome.”
- “The story though is really weak, and I was rolling my eyes every time one of the main NPCs talked.”
- “Story seems a bit weak.”
- “Even the storyline gives you the impression that it's targeting kids and teens.”
graphics
34 mentions
71 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their high quality, immersive atmosphere, and attention to detail, with many users highlighting the incredible visuals and smooth animations. While some noted occasional repetitiveness in certain areas, the overall consensus is that the graphics are polished, engaging, and contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Additionally, the game's visual design is often described as both beautiful and unique, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Incredible graphics and animation.”
- “The graphics are perfect, and every action about the game has such a physicality about it, from the potion-based menus to the spell crafting cauldron to the multi-layered secrets in the dungeons.”
- “Very immersive gameplay with fantastic graphics and a cool story.”
- “The graphics are neat and atmospheric, and it has a lot of potential, if only I wasn't so frustrated with the way everything has an overarching clunky feel.”
- “Decent graphics, though I suspect it's being scaled back to meet the needs of the lower power rigs.”
- “Graphics: the graphics in this game are AAA for sure.”
gameplay
18 mentions
56 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring basic mechanics that can become repetitive, yet it shines with interesting puzzles and enjoyable combat. While some players appreciate the immersive experience and visual polish, others criticize the wave shooter mechanics and occasional clunky interactions. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging exploration and magic crafting, though it struggles with consistency in puzzle clarity and combat satisfaction.
- “The gameplay has interesting puzzles and enjoyable combat.”
- “It's visually stunning, the audio is wonderful and the gameplay challenging enough not to get boring, nor have you stuck for ages trying to get past a certain point.”
- “Very immersive gameplay with fantastic graphics and a cool story.”
- “Pretty basic mechanics and gameplay that gets repetitive fairly quickly.”
- “On the other hand, it sometimes degenerates into a crappy wave shooter (99 carbon copy opponents, seriously?), hobbles along with slightly dated mechanics, and wobbles wildly on the puzzle quality.”
- “I wanted to like the mage's tale more after all the positive reviews I read, but I found the spell casting not particularly satisfying and the wave mechanics annoying.”
humor
11 mentions
91 % positive mentions
-18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its wacky and engaging nature, with many players finding themselves laughing out loud at the clever writing and funny character interactions. The companion character adds a humorous dynamic, and the game's overall atmosphere is enhanced by its comedic elements, making it an immersive experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with polished graphics and entertaining gameplay mechanics, contributing to a memorable and enjoyable VR experience.
- “Love the wacky humor and hope they make more VR games even if it's not an RPG... highly recommended.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud multiple times during the game.”
- “The script is also very well written with some truly hilarious moments.”
- “Is him mocking and berating you all throughout the game supposed to be funny or endearing?”
- “The jokes feel forced and often miss the mark, making the humor fall flat.”
- “I found the attempts at humor to be cringeworthy rather than entertaining.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
-14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its neat graphics and immersive qualities, enhanced by ambient sounds and engaging storytelling. However, some players feel that the overall experience is marred by a clunky feel and an overemphasis on combat, detracting from the potential of its atmospheric elements.
- “You can add effects + boosts to spells and also pick a binary level up buff each time (20% spell recharge vs + 2 health etc) but even by action RPG standards this is just more or less a shooting gallery with solid puzzles and a great atmosphere.”
- “I like this game a lot =) fantastic atmosphere, great graphics, a little too heavy on the combat side for my taste but I can live with that.”
- “The atmosphere, the story and the humor makes this incredibly immersive to play.”
- “No 'genuine' atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
- “The game lacks any real sense of place or mood.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a captivating original soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the sound design, with particular commendation for the battle themes that intensify the tension during fights. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and effective voice acting contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “I love the soundtrack.”
- “This is a full-length game with beautiful graphics, clever writing, lovable characters, an excellent plot, and an original soundtrack.”
- “The battle song is driving, and with the tougher enemies and bosses, it amps up and brings great tension to your fights.”
- “The battle song is driving and with the tougher enemies and bosses it amps up and brings a great tension to your fights.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting severe bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly with controller functionality, while others have experienced no glitches and praised the overall performance. This divide suggests that stability may vary significantly between different user experiences.
- “The game has bugs unlike anything I have seen so far. I can't even move with the Oculus controller or turn around unless I push the thumbstick down, and when I do, it glitches and is so bad. Bad product, refunded.”
- “This game is also very buggy.”
- “The game is extremely buggy.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's performance is generally praised, offering a good feel; however, the locomotion mechanics are noted as needing better optimization.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, leading to smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly without any noticeable lag.”
- “The developers have done an excellent job with optimization, ensuring a seamless experience across various platforms.”
- “It has a good feel to it, but the locomotion isn't optimized very well.”
- “The game suffers from severe frame rate drops, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my progress, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find that while upgrading spells can be beneficial, the repetitive nature of combat grinding becomes tedious over time.
- “Tuning up all of the spells does become useful at this point, but the attrition combat is ultimately tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which takes away from the enjoyment.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game offers a horde mode that enhances replayability for players who may not be as engaged with the story mode, providing an alternative way to enjoy the gameplay.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really diminishes the replay value.”