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The Wizards

Making the most of the controllers and putting magic in your hands, it's hard not to feel very mystical with The Wizards.
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78%Game Brain Score
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stability, replayability
76% User Score Based on 347 reviews
Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

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The Wizards is a single player arcade shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Carbon Studio and was released on March 8, 2018. It received very positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Wizards" is an Enhanced Edition of a VR action-adventure game that lets you cast elemental spells using hand gestures. With a new level, cutscenes, character customization, and improved performance, the game offers an immersive experience. Customize difficulty with Fate Cards and defeat enemies using tactics and combos for a challenging and magical adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 347 reviews
gameplay37 positive mentions
stability15 negative mentions
  • The spell mechanics are innovative and immersive, allowing players to feel like real wizards through gesture-based casting.
  • The game features enjoyable combat encounters that are both challenging and rewarding, with a variety of spells to master.
  • The graphics and environments are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of exploring the magical world.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
  • Some mechanics, such as spell casting and movement, can be inconsistent, leading to moments of confusion during combat.
  • The level design can feel linear and repetitive, with a lack of variety in enemy types and encounters.
  • gameplay
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by innovative spell-casting mechanics that are immersive and engaging, allowing players to feel like they are truly wielding magic. However, many users report issues with the mechanics being poorly explained, inconsistent, and sometimes frustrating, particularly during combat, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a fun introduction to VR with a variety of spells and challenges, it suffers from bugs and awkward controls that can hinder enjoyment.

    • “The motion mechanics for the spells are really immersive, and can give the sense of actually fighting fantasy creatures with just your arsenal of spells.”
    • “The gameplay is great and I have not encountered any bugs or glitches so far.”
    • “The mechanics just feel right, and the locomotion with the teleportation limiting in battle gives a sense of urgency when you're being chased down by a horde of orcs (running backwards while casting fireball is a blast).”
    • “Some of the negatives from my experience: some of the mechanics are not explicitly explained and although the game is totally beatable without those explanations, one mastery in particular, I would have never guessed how to master; the fireball final mastery skill.”
    • “I could live with the visuals, especially with a VR game from 2018, but the gameplay is where it all falls apart for me.”
    • “Throwing mechanics are awful, so fireballs often just shoot off in a random direction.”
  • graphics
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the immersive visuals and detailed environments, while others criticize outdated animations and performance issues. Many agree that while the graphics are decent for a VR title, they fall short compared to more recent releases, leading to a perception of dated quality. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good enough to enhance the gameplay experience, but not without notable flaws.

    • “The graphics look amazing and really draw you into this world they've created.”
    • “Great graphics and good sound.”
    • “The graphics are top notch too.”
    • “But the graphics and animations are outdated.”
    • “Since the last update downgraded the graphics quality, I can no longer recommend this game.”
    • “The only notable con would be the graphics - the UI is very simplistic and the enemies and textures feel quite a bit rough, especially if you play this after a visual feast like Until You Fall.”
  • story
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as simple and moderately entertaining, featuring a linear campaign with a mix of humor and engaging narration. While some players appreciate the immersive elements and spell-casting mechanics, others find the plot lacking depth and complexity, often feeling it serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. Overall, the narrative is seen as serviceable, providing enough context to support the gameplay without being overly intricate.

    • “A story-driven campaign with gesture-based spells you can cast with beautiful graphics and environments.”
    • “The story is serviceable and the narrator's voiceover is both humorous and high quality.”
    • “By far one of the best VR experiences ever...the story is well narrated...the movement options make it easy and fun for those who like the full locomotive style of play and those who would like a more teleport style, this game has it all from great combat to puzzles that will keep you locked in for more.”
    • “The storyline is fairly basic, but will hopefully be expanded as the game continues to add new areas, and the game's emphasis is clearly on making combat unique.”
    • “There was not a lot of story to build up to *why* I was there or why in the world I even cared.”
    • “I would have preferred a more story-driven game than just the narrator talking and just giving you hints of what's going on and why you're doing what you're doing.”
  • stability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players have managed to enjoy the gameplay without major problems, the prevalence of freezing, graphical errors, and gesture-based casting glitches makes it difficult for others to recommend the game. Overall, the stability issues appear to overshadow the positive aspects of the game for a large portion of the player base.

    • “I've got a 3570K @ 4.0GHz with 8GB RAM and a 1060 6GB, and this game runs great and looks fantastic!”
    • “The game maintains a smooth frame rate even during intense action sequences, which really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I've experienced no crashes or major bugs, making my gameplay sessions enjoyable and uninterrupted.”
    • “Overall, the entire experience is just too unstable and buggy to enjoy, and I cannot recommend it.”
    • “It has bugs, graphical glitches, and poor performance.”
    • “There were a few glitches throughout the game that forced me to restart the level.”
  • replayability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through various mechanics, such as changing spells, using fate cards to modify difficulty, and engaging in score challenges across multiple levels. While some players feel the overall experience may not warrant extensive replay, many appreciate the entertaining story, hidden secrets, and the addition of an arena mode that enhances replay value. Overall, the combination of fast progression and diverse gameplay options makes it appealing for those seeking a fun magic experience.

    • “You've got a decent and entertaining story that lasts a few good sessions, a variety of spells to learn and master, and a solid amount of replayability with challenges and high scores and modifiers to use on levels to help make things easier or harder, as you want.”
    • “Content: the single-player campaign takes you through several stages, each of which has multiple replayable levels with at least a few secrets hidden in each and a score challenge mechanic.”
    • “How you unlock points used to spend on spell upgrades is fair, and the fate cards add another level of replayability while also making the encounters feel a bit different (by increasing enemy health, decreasing yours, and so on).”
    • “For me, there is no replay value here to make it worth more.”
    • “The campaign is good fun, and the addition of arena mode gives it replay value.”
    • “Content: the single-player campaign takes you through several stages, each of which has multiple replayable levels with at least a few secrets hidden each and a score challenge mechanic.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by a witty and engaging narrator whose voice acting adds a delightful touch to the experience. Players appreciate the clever writing and the lighthearted tone, which includes a mix of wry and sassy humor that enhances the magical adventure. Overall, the humor is well-integrated, making the game enjoyable and entertaining, despite some players wishing for a longer experience.

    • “My disembodied wizard guide had me laughing out loud - there were lots of little touches of wry humor.”
    • “The narration gets a special mention; it's informative, believable, and just the right amount of funny to fit right into a lighthearted magic game.”
    • “The narrator can be sassy and it is hilarious.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, particularly following a recent update that addressed issues like dropped frames and stuttering. While initial performance was marred by bugs and graphical glitches, the environments effectively utilize Unreal Engine's capabilities, leading to a more optimized experience. Players can expect better performance, which enhances gameplay by allowing for upgrades and replayability.

    • “Better performance on each allows you to unlock upgrades for your spells, so you may end up re-playing some of them.”
    • “Steam VR is not necessary to run this game; therefore, it cannot affect your performance in any way, and there is full native support for touch controllers.”
    • “It has bugs, graphical glitches, and poor performance.”
    • “While the wizards had some potential, I’d honestly just drop this IP and reuse the magic system in a slightly more optimized and newer game.”
    • “The environments are really taking advantage of Unreal Engine's capabilities, but performance is highly optimized.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising its quality and enjoyment, although some have experienced technical issues that prevent them from fully engaging with the game. Overall, the sound design, including music and sound effects, complements the beautiful graphics and detailed environments.

    • “Music was awesome!”
    • “Great graphics (design and quality), good sound, music, narration.”
    • “The artwork of the game is also beautiful, the environments are detailed, the music and sound effects are great, and you can even explore your wizard home/room.”
    • “It never goes past the start screen with no text or other options displayed, just little floating bubbles and some music.”
    • “When I start up the game, it brings up a black screen and another tiny white screen, but it just freezes. Every other second, there's a millisecond of the game's music, and it doesn't work.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with repetitive tasks and cumbersome mechanics that detract from the overall experience. The linear environments and frequent combat encounters contribute to a sense of monotony, making the grinding feel like a chore rather than an engaging part of gameplay.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Having to go through 4-5 windows every single time you start the game, such as choosing which hand is your primary, is very tedious.”
    • “The environments you walk around, while decently pretty to look at, are nothing more than a series of boring, linear, sterile corridors, ushering you from one tedious combat encounter to the next.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has drawn criticism, as users feel the developer responds to negative feedback with generic promotional messages for upcoming titles, suggesting a lack of genuine engagement with player concerns.

    • “I notice how the developer keeps replying to any negative reviews with the same copy/paste advertising their next game.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could be enjoyable without constant pressure to spend.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, feeling a lack of empowerment due to mechanics that diminish their sense of agency. The reliance on homing spells contributes to a feeling of detachment, making it difficult for players to connect with their character's abilities and the overall experience.

    • “It made me feel like the game was 'helping' my shots hit the creature by kind of 'homing' in on it.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is criticized for its outdated animation and design, likening it to the low-quality graphics of Windows 99, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The animation and character design for enemies are reminiscent of Windows 99 quality.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels in crafting a magical atmosphere that enhances the experience of casting spells, making it both enjoyable and accessible for players.

    • “This game does a great job at creating a magical atmosphere and makes casting spells fun and easy.”
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The Wizards is a arcade shooter game with fantasy theme.

The Wizards is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing The Wizards.

The Wizards was released on March 8, 2018.

The Wizards was developed by Carbon Studio.

The Wizards has received very positive reviews from players and very positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

The Wizards is a single player game.

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