Wizards

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Wizards is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Tyler and was released on January 15, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Artillery tactics games are back! Grab some friends and get ready for an all out Wizard war! Create your own way of play with over 100 unique spells to choose from. With randomly generated terrain and unlimited combinations, you'll never know what will happen next. Completely free to play.

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Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of spells and strategies, reminiscent of classic artillery games like Worms and Arcanists.
High replayability due to diverse spell combinations and the ability to unlock new spells through gameplay.
Active development and community engagement from the developers, with frequent updates and improvements.

Controls can be clunky and difficult to master, which may deter new players.
Low player base leading to long matchmaking times and difficulty finding games.
Some spells and mechanics are unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and outdated design, especially in comparison to modern 3D standards. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and unique art style, others find the graphics lifeless and clunky, with issues like poor resolution scaling and a general lack of depth. Overall, the visuals seem to evoke a sense of nostalgia but fall short of contemporary expectations, earning a score of around 5/10.
- “Wizards takes players on an enchanting adventure filled with mystical spells, captivating lore, and breathtaking visuals.”
- “Its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and captivating storytelling combine to create an immersive adventure that will keep players hooked from start to finish.”
- “Overall, this is a fun game with a charming art style.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “It feels like Arcanist (a game made 13+ years ago) except with less content, worse graphics, and watered down.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players finding it engaging and rewarding, while others criticize the controls as clunky and unrefined. Many note the need for better tutorials and audio settings, as well as issues with lobby management. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers unique mechanics and can be enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings, suggesting that with further polish, it could become a more recommended title.
- “The gameplay in Wizards is both engaging and rewarding.”
- “Its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and captivating storytelling combine to create an immersive adventure that will keep players hooked from start to finish.”
- “Cool game mechanics and can be very fun with friends.”
- “Awful controls and gameplay.”
- “The bouncing mechanics need work.”
- “Non-rebindable and very clunky controls, no audio settings, no tutorial/explanation on the basic mechanics, the fact that you need to remake a custom lobby after every round... once you manage to get past all that though, the game itself is pretty good, so once it has gotten some polish, I think this game might be worth recommending.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story follows a budding sorcerer on a quest to develop magical skills while uncovering a rich narrative filled with diverse characters, each with unique backstories. Players are drawn into an immersive adventure, enhanced by stunning visuals and engaging gameplay, that keeps them invested throughout their journey.
- “As a budding sorcerer, players embark on a quest to hone their magical abilities and unravel a rich narrative.”
- “Furthermore, the game boasts an engrossing storyline that keeps players invested in their journey.”
- “As you progress through the game, you encounter a wide cast of characters, each with their own unique personality and backstory.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its stability issues, with users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly since it is still in early access. However, many players appreciate the ongoing development and believe the experience is worth the occasional technical hiccup, especially given the low price.
- “Great reminder of arcanists and worms; yes, it's buggy, but it's fan-made!”
- “Long story short, having followed this project for a while and despite it still being early access, there are a few bugs and glitches here or there. It is still continually being worked on, and I could highly recommend picking this one up (especially since you can't beat the price)!”
- “A little buggy, but absolutely worth playing.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for being overly aggressive, with players feeling it resembles a cash grab, particularly due to its integration with a marketplace for trading tokens for real money. While some aspects of the game, like character models, are praised, the high prices for cosmetic items are seen as excessive, suggesting a need for a more player-friendly monetization approach.
- “The character models and the grown fire impling look great, but I find the prices for skins to be a bit excessive. I would suggest considering a different monetization model for the official launch to avoid alienating FunOrb players.”
- “The monetization strategy could use some rethinking, as the current skin prices may deter players. A more balanced approach could enhance player satisfaction and retention.”
- “While the game has impressive visuals, the high cost of skins feels off-putting. A more player-friendly monetization model could help attract and maintain a larger player base.”
- “The grift and cash grabbing keeps getting worse... this product is hooked into Steam's 'totally not NFTs' community marketplace/inventory, which means you can buy, sell, and trade 'tokens' (fungible ones in this case) for real-world money, and you can 'earn' these tokens by playing the game.”
- “The things I can say for certain that look good are the grown fire impling, as well as the character models. However, charging the prices they do for skins is a stretch for me, and I would look into a different monetization model for an official launch to avoid alienating FunOrb players.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by simple yet hilarious mechanics that can unexpectedly entertain players, turning what might seem like a "so bad it's funny" experience into genuine fun, especially when enjoyed with friends.
- “Great game, with simple yet hilarious mechanics.”
- “Me and a couple of friends got bored and thought this would be a so bad it's funny game, but ended up having a ton of fun.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is highly praised, with users describing it as "mint" and reminiscent of the musical style found in multiplayer versions of Worms. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “This game is pretty awesome; the soundtrack is mint and feels a lot like Worms would be if it were multiplayer.”
- “It has a pretty nice soundtrack.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players often find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly when losses yield minimal rewards, leading to a sense of repetitive effort without significant progress.
- “It can feel really grinding at times, especially when you don't get a lot if you lose (and that can happen a lot).”