Wizardry Variants Daphne

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Wizardry Variants Daphne is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Wizardry Variants Daphne is a single-player 3D dungeon RPG set in a world where the Abyss opens once every 100 years. It features an intriguing story and compelling game mechanics, complemented by impressive graphics. However, players should be prepared for extensive grinding and a notably buggy experience.

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Role Playing

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Single-Player

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

story119 positive mentions

monetization34 negative mentions

Fantastic RPG with beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay.
Engaging story and character interactions that keep players invested.
Challenging gameplay that rewards strategic planning and preparation.

Frequent crashes and black screens make the game unplayable for many users.
Lack of variety in gear and stingy inventory space hinder progression.
High prices for in-game purchases and gacha mechanics can be frustrating.

story
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
47%
1%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and well-written narrative, featuring unique mechanics that intertwine with gameplay, such as time manipulation and character development. Players appreciate the depth of the plot, character interactions, and the immersive world-building, although some have noted issues with progression due to gameplay mechanics and bugs. Overall, the story is considered a standout aspect, enhancing the overall experience of this dungeon crawler.
- “The story is interesting and easy to follow along with.”
- “The story is compelling and the fact it's not pay to win is so nice.”
- “The story arc and 'twist' of the first dungeon to introduce a later core mechanic was excellently written and was what truly hooked me.”
- “The story progression and play style has potential, but is ruined by random bugs and illogical features.”
- “You can take at most 5 steps before you're trapped in a 10-minute conversation (NPCs talk at you, you get canned responses) about 'backstory' or forced to agonizingly read line by line an entire short story.”
- “The anime-like style I greatly dislike and all the characters not really having a real interactive story to follow or experience does hurt this game.”
gameplay
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
3%
The gameplay of this mobile RPG is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and enjoyable dungeon-crawling experience, though it is marred by confusing UI elements and a steep learning curve for some mechanics. While the gacha system is present, many players feel it does not detract significantly from the overall experience, allowing for a satisfying free-to-play journey. However, frequent crashes and performance issues have been reported, which can hinder gameplay enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is fun, the story is interesting, and it seems perfectly playable without needing to pay to win at any point.”
- “The gameplay loop is engaging and the plot is compelling, rather than shoehorned in.”
- “The mechanics take a little to learn, but the game is relatively smooth overall, with a compelling enough story.”
- “The gameplay is fine as long as you don't spend money on it; if you're patient enough to grind, the microtransactions in this game are expensive. I play numerous gacha games and even spent a lot of money, but this game has double or some of them are even tripled.”
- “After hours of gameplay, I'm currently stuck in a loop where my game starts directly in a buggy combat only to freeze again and again after each launch.”
- “The awful submerge mechanic when you get deeper in the 2nd abyss makes magic users absolutely useless unless you can spend money (in-game gold) on scrolls, which will eat up your funds somewhat fierce.”
graphics
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
39%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style, modernized visuals, and smooth animations that evoke nostalgia for classic RPGs. However, numerous players report significant issues such as graphical glitches, lag, and crashes, particularly on certain devices, which detracts from the overall experience. While the aesthetic and design are often highlighted as standout features, the stability and performance of the graphics remain a concern for many users.
- “Fantastic RPG, with beautiful graphics and animation that runs smoothly on my S21 Ultra phone.”
- “The graphics and art direction capture the world of wizardry so well that you sometimes forget that it's not a PC game, let alone a spin-off to a legendary series.”
- “The graphics are wonderful, and the interplay between the NPCs and teammates is an added entertainment.”
- “It has this PS2-like graphics, depressing mood, and brutal story.”
- “The game crashes pretty regularly along with the graphics bugging out and there being glitches in the map and landscape; I've had to hard reset my phone 7 times today.”
- “Sometimes while going in and out of battles, during battles, or opening doors/chests, the visuals overlap/stutter, lighting flashes, the whole scene disappears, etc. Closing and reopening the game fixes this.”
monetization
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
29%
44%
The game's monetization is primarily based on a "live service gacha" model, allowing players to enjoy the game for free without intrusive ads, though some characters and items may be harder to obtain without spending money. While many players appreciate the lack of ads and the optional nature of in-game purchases, there are concerns about the high prices of microtransactions and the potential for a paywall that could hinder progression. Overall, the game is seen as a solid experience that can be enjoyed without spending, but the monetization strategy has drawn mixed reviews.
- “It's run as a 'live service gacha' style game for monetization, with some characters/items being harder to get without spending, but you're able to fully experience the game as free-to-play, and the gacha elements can almost be entirely ignored without gameplay issues if preferred.”
- “No ads and paid content is available if you want it but not forced on you.”
- “The gameplay is nice, and it's not in your face about microtransactions.”
- “Microtransactions killed any sort of immersion.”
- “The problem is the genuinely awful monetization.”
- “The prices of in-game purchases can be steep.”
stability
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Many players experience interruptions during critical moments, such as battles and item interactions, leading to lost progress and frustration. Despite some enjoyable gameplay elements, the persistent technical issues overshadow the overall experience, leaving players dissatisfied and urging for improvements.
- “This causes constant freezes and just makes the whole experience entirely unplayable.”
- “The game crashes pretty regularly along with the graphics bugging out and glitches in the map and landscape; I've had to hard reset my phone 7 times today.”
- “But the relentless crashing, instability, and glitches are just too much.”
grinding
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, especially as they progress. While some appreciate the nostalgic grind reminiscent of older games, others criticize the lack of meaningful rewards and the necessity of grinding for gear and experience. Overall, the game offers a heavy grind that can be enjoyable in small doses, but may become frustrating for those seeking quicker progression or less repetitive gameplay.
- “There's no real grinding in the form of random encounters, so grinding is a chore, and it's repetitive after a while.”
- “Not getting much from grinding, or missions just yield useless low-level equipment and upgrades I can't use.”
- “The game is heavy on the grinding, especially with characters that have advanced jobs like ninja and samurai, which require significantly more experience to level.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
40%
27%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering, freezing, and crashes, particularly on moderately powerful devices. While some users noted improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game still requires further optimization to enhance stability and playability. Despite its creative gameplay and beautiful graphics, the frequent bugs and performance problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Fantastic RPG, with beautiful graphics/animation that runs smoothly on my S-21 Ultra phone.”
- “After the recent update, the game runs smoothly with not a single crash so far.”
- “Has some performance issues here and there, but it's still a very enjoyable game.”
- “It keeps stuttering, then it freezes, and ultimately crashes.”
- “It's especially got poor performance, crashing all the time for moderately powerful devices.”
- “The game definitely has optimization issues and will occasionally glitch, but I hope the team learns a lot working on this game, so the next game they make will avoid the bumpy road Daphne took.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and fitting medieval fantasy theme, with many users highlighting the impressive soundtrack from a talented composer. However, there are significant issues reported, including glitches that lead to black screens and choppy combat music, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these problems, the music remains a standout feature for many players, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “Soundtrack is out of this world!”
- “Amazing music from an amazing composer.”
- “Great voice actors, engaging characters, quality graphics and music, love the RPG games.”
- “The music continues but nothing happens.”
- “It loads into a black screen where fight music starts playing and then crashes; that is all it does.”
- “The new update made it unplayable either by glitching or just straight up showing a black screen with the music still playing... tried to reinstall the resources and still found the same issues that I didn't have before the update.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting the depth and variety in character design, engaging storytelling, and the impact of player choices on character progression. The immersive world-building and the thrill of potentially losing characters add significant weight to the gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of strong character design and meaningful narrative elements contributes to a compelling and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The game has great graphics, character designs, and immersion.”
- “Story is wonderful; the amount of effort put into character development is impressive. The ability to make choices and engage in dialogue from different perspectives is really refreshing.”
- “Definitely a must; storytelling is great and character design is simply amazing.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its haunting and oppressive qualities, drawing comparisons to titles like Resident Evil 4 and FromSoftware's Souls series. Players appreciate the combination of gorgeous visuals, a sense of dread, and engaging combat, which together create a uniquely immersive dungeon-crawling experience. However, some users have reported technical issues that disrupt their enjoyment of the atmosphere.
- “Absolutely gorgeous and haunting atmosphere, wonderfully satisfying and simple combat, pretty interesting story (so far), and a very smooth sequence of tutorials make for an excellent experience, top to bottom.”
- “The atmosphere while dungeon crawling can give you a genuine sense of anxiety.”
- “If you're looking for a heavy, oppressive atmosphere akin to RE4 or FromSoftware's 'Souls' series, then this is your newfound obsession.”
- “The atmosphere is impeccable; it teeters on horror.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be unintentional, stemming from frustrating gameplay mechanics such as steep monster level spikes and poor drop rates, which lead players to feel manipulated into spending money. This has resulted in a perception of the game as scummy, with players finding humor in the absurdity of the situation rather than in intentional comedic elements.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions keep me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor. It never takes itself too seriously, which makes for a fun experience.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is perfect! I find myself chuckling at the clever jokes and unexpected twists.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in delivering an emotional experience, effectively engaging players through its auditory and visual elements. Many users find it to have a greater emotional impact than even some PC games, highlighting its standout quality in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The game covers all the basic requirements for a proper experience, appealing to the auditory, visual, and emotional senses.”
- “This has to be the best mobile game I've played; some PC games I have run into don't even have the emotional impact this game has.”

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