Wizordum
- November 29, 2023
- Emberheart Games
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Wizordum" is a single-player action game with sensational gameplay and outstanding graphics. As one of the last Mages of Wizordum sanctuary, you must embark on a quest to find the source of Chaos and push them back in this fantasy FPS, featuring a vast arsenal of magic weapons, puzzles, and online leaderboards. Join the Wizordum community on Discord to talk with devs and other fans.
Reviews
- Wizordum offers a refreshing blend of classic FPS and dungeon crawler mechanics, with vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay.
- The level design is intricate and rewarding, filled with secrets that encourage exploration and replayability.
- The built-in level editor allows players to create and share their own content, adding significant longevity to the game.
- Some players have reported frustrating level design that can lead to confusion and excessive backtracking.
- The combat can feel simplistic and lacks the punch that some players expect from a modern shooter.
- There are occasional bugs and performance issues, particularly in larger levels, which can detract from the overall experience.
- music49 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed response, with many praising its vibrant and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some players find the music nostalgic and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive or overly calm during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature that complements the game's art style and enhances immersion.
“The music and sound effects in Wizordum are excellent, enhancing the immersive experience with a nostalgic yet fresh auditory backdrop that complements the fast-paced action.”
“The soundtrack is actually nice too, embracing the heroic fantasy atmosphere in contrast to its dark fantasy shooter predecessors and contemporaries.”
“The music reminds me of an updated version of 80s/90s game soundtracks with simple but enjoyable songs that you won't mind hearing on repeat for hours.”
“The music is boring; the level design is atrocious.”
“Really generic stock fantasy music + boring goblins.”
“Most frustratingly, the trailers and main menu have some reasonably hype music, and then the actual couple of levels I played before boredom set in just had... overly calm, soothing music.”
- graphics47 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and charming pixel art style, blending retro aesthetics with modern enhancements to create a visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the unique art direction, smooth performance, and distinct level design, which contribute to an engaging atmosphere that complements the gameplay. While some find certain visual effects simplistic, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature that evokes nostalgia and enhances the fun of the game.
“The graphics are beautiful, just the kinds of graphics that tend to be my favorite!”
“Graphically, the game retains a retro aesthetic while benefiting from modern enhancements, ensuring smooth performance even in the most hectic battles.”
“The graphics have a beautiful and vibrant pixelated retro aesthetic and there is something about blasting nasty goblins with pixelated fireballs that just never gets old.”
“I'm sure there are reasons for why the devs did their effect SFX how they did them, but I found some a bit underwhelming and even too simplistic for the 16-bit aesthetics they went for.”
“The graphics are a strange but unique mix.”
“The graphics are cute.”
- gameplay47 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Wizordum has received widespread praise for its engaging mechanics, fast-paced combat, and nostalgic retro feel reminiscent of classic FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. Players appreciate the vibrant pixel art, enjoyable music, and the thrill of secret hunting, although some have noted that the level design can be convoluted at times. Overall, the game offers a solid and addictive experience, blending classic gameplay with modern features, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
“It has fun mechanics and engaging gameplay that can keep you hooked on its levels.”
“Overall, Wizordum is a must-play for fans of retro shooters, offering a perfect blend of classic gameplay and modern conveniences.”
“The gameplay is fast and smooth, the artwork, sound, and music are excellent, and it even has a level editor!”
“The gameplay is fine, but the level design is incredibly convoluted, as if done by complete amateurs of the genre.”
“The gameplay field is flat.”
“Some polishing needs to be done around explaining game mechanics perhaps.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story presents a stark contrast to its vibrant visuals, creating a tonal dissonance that some players find jarring yet adds depth to the experience. While the narrative is described as simple and straightforward, it effectively guides players through increasingly complex environments, with each episode refining the storytelling elements. Overall, the focus on gameplay and exploration allows for an enjoyable experience, even if the story itself is minimal and lacks extensive detail.
“A simple yet enjoyable story thread leads you through some fantastic environments which grow in complexity as they progress.”
“The first episode was 'merely' great, and the second episode refined nearly everything - with every mission offering a unique theme or clever little conceit, it felt like they were firing on all cylinders.”
“It's nice to just be able to jump into a game and not really have to be bombarded with huge quest logs and journal entries and trying to remember what you were doing.”
“This may sound petty, but the game's story and its presentation don't match at all.”
“Aside from the start and last level, which have a screen of text, there isn't much to the story for now.”
“All this, in the context of a simple and straightforward story.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its visually appealing design and exceptional music, which enhances the immersive experience of each level. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic NES games, with environments that authentically reflect their themes, such as harbors and graveyards. The combination of engaging exploration, rewarding secrets, and a melodic soundtrack contributes to a rich and memorable atmosphere that stands out in the genre.
“Visually very appealing, music is great, nailed the atmosphere.”
“The levels are big (at least 30 min long and definitely long if you search for secrets) and full of secrets. The levels give you the classic NES vibe with a really good atmosphere (a harbor feels like a harbor and a graveyard feels like you're in a graveyard).”
“Much of the atmosphere was carried by the music, which I didn't expect to be this good and carry that much of the experience.”
- stability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game currently experiences significant glitches, making it less stable than ideal for players seeking a flawless experience; however, the developers are actively addressing these issues with community input. On the positive side, it runs well on the Steam Deck with minor control adjustments needed. Overall, while stability is a concern, early access players report manageable performance.
“The game runs great on the Steam Deck and controls well with a few tweaks, such as turning the right trackpad into a mouse/left click.”
“So far, I've only played on my Steam Deck. It's early access, so there are no major issues; it runs and plays great.”
“But this game has some big glitches in it.”
“If you want a perfectly stable game, then this game is not for you. However, the developers are actively working on it and have asked the community for help in finding these glitches.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a retro aesthetic enhanced by modern graphics, delivering smooth performance during intense gameplay. While most players report excellent optimization, some users with lower-end systems have experienced erratic frame times, though developers are actively working on improvements. Overall, the game performs well on high-end setups, with expectations for further optimization in future updates.
“Graphically, the game retains a retro aesthetic while benefiting from modern enhancements, ensuring smooth performance even in the most hectic battles.”
“Made with Unity, it sports a vibrant color palette, crisp controls, satisfying weapons, and excellent optimization.”
“I didn't experience any hiccups myself, as I have a 4090 and 5800X for my system, but I did notice the frame times were somewhat erratic. This could be an issue on lower-end systems, but from what I can tell, the devs are working on optimizations, so this should hopefully be solved after it leaves early access.”
“My only real criticisms would be performance on some levels.”
“Now I didn't experience any hiccups myself, being I have a 4090 and 5800X for my system, but I did notice the frame times were somewhat erratic, which could be an issue on lower-end systems. From what I can tell, the devs are working on optimizations, so this should hopefully be solved after it leaves early access.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to long levels that require extensive exploration to find keys and secrets. While the environments are visually appealing, the repetitive nature of the tasks can lead to boredom, especially if saved progress fails to load.
“Great game, but my saved games won't load and having to run through the entire levels later in the game and finding all the secrets again is too tedious.”
“The levels are too long. Maybe it's just me, but I love going around every inch of a map, murdering everyone, picking up everything, and finding all the secrets. However, when you are spending at least fifty minutes in a map trying to find all the keys, switches, etc., it becomes boring and tedious since the maps, while beautiful, all look the same.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its gameplay mechanics, which users find to be exceptionally funny and entertaining.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that make every moment enjoyable.”
“The comedic timing in the gameplay is spot on, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be exceptionally wholesome, highlighting its emotional depth and positive atmosphere, which sets it apart from typical first-person shooters.
“This is the most wholesome FPS I have ever played.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game can be completed in about four hours, it offers some replayability through a level editor, allowing for additional content and customization.
“It took me a little over 4 hours to get through all the levels, and there is some replayability along with a level editor.”
“It took me a little over 4 hours to get through all the levels, and while there is some replayability and a level editor, it feels limited.”
“After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it, as the levels don't change and the story remains the same.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant and uninteresting.”
