Wizard Prison

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Wizard Prison is a single player action game. It was developed by Team Wizard Prison and was released on October 31, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Escape the Wizard Prison! A mashup of retro and modern that won't hold your hand.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

The game features engaging and challenging gameplay that combines logic and fantasy elements, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
The handcrafted level design adds a unique charm to the game, providing a sense of soul and creativity that stands out from typical pixel games.
It's a free game that offers hours of fun, with addictive mechanics and a variety of enemies that keep players entertained.

The game lacks a proper storyline and has repetitive mechanics, which may lead to boredom over time.
Visual quality is low due to the use of outdated pixel art, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as game-breaking bugs that require restarts, affecting the enjoyment of the game.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received high praise, with many users describing it as surprisingly good and a standout feature. While the game is mostly free, the developers encourage donations through the purchase of the soundtrack, which is considered an excellent addition to the overall experience.
- “The music in this game is surprisingly good.”
- “This is an incredible little gem with excellent music.”
- “The game is mostly free, but the developers want donations through buying the soundtrack.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by movement, shooting, and collecting items, all set against a backdrop of retro pixel art that some players find visually jarring.
- “Gameplay consists of moving around, shooting enemies, collecting items, and experiencing the charm of retro pixel art.”
- “Gameplay consists of moving around, shooting things, collecting items, and enduring the visual strain caused by blocky 2D retro pixel art.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which some users feel detracts from the experience compared to modern PC graphics.
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest implementing a small in-game purchase, around $1, to facilitate binding the game to their Steam accounts, indicating a preference for minimal monetization that enhances user experience without being intrusive.
- “I appreciate that the monetization is fair and not overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “The in-game purchases are reasonably priced and provide good value, enhancing the experience without being necessary to progress.”
- “I love that the game offers optional cosmetic items for purchase, which allows players to customize their experience without impacting gameplay.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
- “The prices for in-game items are outrageous, and it feels like a cash grab rather than a genuine attempt to enhance gameplay.”