Wizardry Variants Daphne

About

- Once every 100 years, the Abyss opens. - 3D dungeon RPG

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,886 reviews

story422 positive mentions

stability209 negative mentions

Engaging story and interesting characters that keep players invested.
Challenging gameplay that requires strategy and careful planning.
High-quality graphics and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.

Frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay and progress.
High prices for in-game purchases that may deter players from spending.
Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics and character stats.

story
752 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring interesting characters and a dark, compelling atmosphere reminiscent of classic RPGs. Players appreciate the depth of the plot, which includes unique mechanics like time manipulation and character resurrection, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have reported bugs and crashes that hinder progress, detracting from the enjoyment of the story.
- “The story is clever, constantly engaging, and every decision carries weight; the mechanics are brilliantly designed so that every number matters and every choice in battle affects the outcome, but not in a tedious way; the UI/UX is phenomenal.”
- “The story is absolutely amazing, although the voice acting could be better and maybe a better combat guide for those of us struggling to manage magic-based characters, but it is absolutely amazing in most other fields.”
- “The story is intriguing, and is dubbed in English by a competent cast who bring a lot of charm to the experience.”
- “The story is a conglomeration of different stories.”
- “It's slapped on top of a rather generic story that won't really have you thinking all that hard about it.”
- “The story just keeps getting worse and worse by the time you have already killed 2 great AI in the damn beginning already crushing one and literally not even having her fight she just falls down and then gets swarmed like come on.”
gameplay
682 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The gameplay of this dungeon crawler is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic RPGs. Players appreciate the challenging nature of the game, including permadeath mechanics that add tension, though some express frustration with unclear mechanics and bugs that disrupt the experience. Overall, the combination of a compelling story, unique character designs, and a rewarding gameplay loop makes it a standout title in the mobile gacha genre, despite some criticisms regarding monetization and technical issues.
- “The gameplay is the real standout though, feeling like a genuine single player dungeon crawler.”
- “The mechanics are all mobile friendly, the risk versus reward is well designed, and the feel of a risky and exciting adventure is palpable.”
- “The gameplay is fun, the graphics look good and nostalgic, and the story is good with pretty diverse characters.”
- “Gameplay and mechanics are not explained well, unfortunately.”
- “Even without those bugs, there are multiple bosses in the current mid-late game that are strictly dice rolls to beat; there are no mechanics to counter them and the only viable strategy is 'hope they miss or don't use a specific skill too much or you lose.' It's a shame, I like the game but poor design pushes me away.”
- “The gameplay loop is obviously repetitive, but the story and atmosphere save it from feeling like a mundane chore.”
graphics
299 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
35%
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The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players appreciating the nostalgic PS2-era aesthetic and modern enhancements that capture the dark, immersive atmosphere of the game. While some users noted issues with optimization and occasional graphical glitches, the overall art style, character designs, and combat visuals were frequently praised as beautiful and fitting for the game's theme. However, there are calls for more graphical options and improvements to address performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices.
- “The graphics and art direction also 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 beautiful.”
- “The graphics are amazing for a mobile game, sure there are in-game purchases but this is what we casual mobile players are searching for; engaging story, great graphics and many options to choose from when building your party!”
- “It has this PS2-like graphics, a depressing mood, and a brutal story.”
- “I'm deleting this nonsense before it even starts because on top of the download issues, the intro graphics, movement, and combat were awful.”
- “The graphics are horrible; it looks like a bunch of triangles shooting towards the center for any NPC or interactive part.”
stability
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge improvements over time and appreciate the developers' efforts to address these issues, the overall consensus is that the game remains too buggy for a smooth experience, often rendering it unplayable. Despite its potential and enjoyable mechanics, the persistent technical problems have led to frustration and disappointment among the player base.
- “Thoroughly enjoying this game; it reminds me of a game I used to play on Windows 98 way back in the day. The game runs great on my device, and the mechanics are easy to understand. The only minor downside is the cash shop pricing being a bit high, but that's to be expected for a mobile game.”
- “After the update, the game runs great. I'm having so much fun with it; it's very challenging.”
- “The game is (still) a buggy mess with a plethora of run-ruining issues that I cannot fit in the space provided.”
- “A buggy mess of a game that will constantly crash and soft lock your account.”
- “It's too buggy.”
monetization
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
41%
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The monetization in this game is a mixed bag; while it features no ads and allows for free-to-play progression, many players find the in-app purchases to be excessively priced and predatory. Although some appreciate the lack of intrusive monetization tactics, the high costs associated with microtransactions and gacha mechanics have led to complaints about the overall value and accessibility for free players. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the monetization model is seen as a significant drawback by many reviewers.
- “I highly recommend this game, and best of all, no ads!!!!!”
- “No ads and completely playable with no spending.”
- “The monetization tactics are not annoying; the game looks and performs great, and the atmosphere is there.”
- “My only true complaint is the monetization is out of control.”
- “The monetization is crazy with low payout.”
- “Great game ruined by overpriced in-game purchases and poor rewards that make it seem like buying them is the only way to progress.”
grinding
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic, old-school grind typical of dungeon crawlers, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive, especially when it comes to farming for gear and managing equipment. The balance of challenge and enjoyment varies, with some players enjoying the grind as part of the gameplay loop, while others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
- “The gacha elements are implemented in a really neat way, and are relatively easy to interact with, while not requiring too much grinding.”
- “I found this game fun; it's not too grindy but it doesn't hand you everything, a perfect balance. I also like the combat mechanics and how you have to think through your strategies for different enemy types.”
- “Just the right type of gameplay, not too grindy as I find it pretty balanced.”
- “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.”
- “I cannot progress without spending literal real days grinding to try to get better equipment because the enemies got so exponentially harder, I'm just deleting this game; there's too much wrong with it.”
music
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its suitability for the dark fantasy setting. However, some players have experienced significant issues, including bugs that lead to black screens while the music continues to play, detracting from the overall experience. While the soundtrack is often described as immersive and well-composed, the repetitive nature of the limited tracks can become tiresome over time.
- “The music is brilliant, immersion is great, atmosphere, gameloop, puzzles, it's so well done.”
- “The art and OST are perfect for a dark and medieval world with magic.”
- “Unique gameplay and design, absolutely beautiful music, the game has been keeping me entertained for a week already.”
- “After the intro cutscene, everything is just pitch black while some music is playing.”
- “Game is now unplayable because once I tap the screen to start the game after the initial boot, the screen goes black and stays that way with music playing in the background.”
- “Bugged out mess, reinstalled 3 times; all 3 times had a different bug that sent me to a black screen with music playing.”
optimization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as lag, crashes, and bugs, particularly on lower-end devices. While some updates have improved performance, users still experience frequent stuttering and connectivity problems, indicating that further optimization is needed. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from a lack of thorough optimization, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “Launch was pretty shaky, but since doing maintenance, the performance has improved dramatically.”
- “Great optimization update!”
- “Somehow fixed the performance issues (it's still there but it ain't as bad as it used to be) and the game looks way better now.”
- “I've had it, massive bugs, connection issues, and now this. These issues are symptoms of an undercooked product and need to go back in the oven with compensation for poor performance and loss of time and progress.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic, and I couldn't wait to play this game, but unfortunately, I crash pretty often, like every 30 minutes of playtime. I hope that this game has optimization for low to mid-quality phones.”
- “Unfortunately, on day one, the game was riddled with performance issues, and because of that, it got review bombed.”
atmosphere
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, blending dark fantasy elements with nostalgic visuals reminiscent of early 2000s games. Players appreciate the combination of engaging music, well-designed characters, and a tense mood that enhances the dungeon-crawling experience, despite some technical issues. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “Immersive atmosphere and while appealing to new wizardry players, still has that old school charm and difficulty.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and overall great and the graphics are decent.”
- “Exceptional mobile game with great gameplay and phenomenal atmosphere.”
- “Mild horror atmosphere but not exactly scary.”
- “The gloomy atmosphere of the game really sells the mood, and the graphics remind me of early 2000s games.”
- “I've been enjoying this game for its dungeon crawling atmosphere, but recently there's been some crashes or random blackscreen moments that didn't happen before.”
character development
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and engaging storytelling, with many users highlighting the high-quality character designs and voice acting. However, some critiques mention that character progression can feel restrictive, requiring sacrifices of other characters, and that not all characters have voice lines, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the combination of intriguing narratives and unique character designs contributes to a compelling gameplay experience.
- “Love the style, rich character development, hard mechanics.”
- “The mechanics, story, and character development are fantastic.”
- “It's a challenging and rewarding experience with an engaging narrative and character development.”
- “Character development is kind of rough because you need to sacrifice other characters to develop one, and the only way to get characters is through gacha.”
- “It has some lag which is expected, and the character designs I feel are good but not great for most NPCs.”
- “Character designs are decent, just a shame that not all of them have voice lines.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its immersive mechanics and quirky details, such as characters getting dirty and the amusing concept of reversing time to summon followers. However, the voice acting, particularly in English, is often criticized as hilariously bad, adding an unintended layer of comedy to the experience. Overall, players find the game to be both funny and addictive, despite its technical issues.
- “Other than the fact that I can't leave the B1 floor without the game crashing, and some crashes when summoning (reversing time of bones to get followers is a pretty funny touch by the way), the game is great.”
- “Needs the option to select Japanese voices because the English voice acting is hilariously bad.”
- “Very funny and addictive!”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its engaging story and enjoyable gameplay. While some mention the heavy grinding required for progression, many express satisfaction with the game's updates that enhance playability, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre. Overall, the game offers ample opportunities for replay, particularly appealing to those who enjoy dungeon RPGs and gacha mechanics.
- “Great RPG; good story, interesting replayability, very heavy grinding for element gear to advance mid-game.”
- “If you love DRPGs, you're at the right place... great story, gameplay is nice, and there is lots of replayability. For a gacha game, it's really fun!”
- “It's a really good game with awesome graphics and amazing replayability.”
- “I really like the game and wish it had more replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, likening it to nostalgic experiences of playing Dungeons & Dragons in the 80s. However, technical issues, such as force closures when interacting with items, detract from the overall experience.
- “This is the first RPG mobile that made me feel like I was back in the 80s playing D&D.”