WizUp!

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WizUp! is a single player strategy game. It was developed by TopCog and was released on March 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

WizUp! is a wizard incremental / resource management game: kill enemies, collect resources, purchase upgrades, prestige, and repeat! Start slow and grow stronger, and play at your own pace! Discover over 45 different resources, upgrades, and items with unique mechanics. Here are some of the mechanics you will discover along the way: -Awaken to earn Paradox Anchors, which can be shatter…

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun and easy to play, making it a great side activity while watching something.
Great art style and interesting progression mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging.
Low cost of entry with unfolding complexity that makes each run feel different.

Lacks automation features, leading to repetitive gameplay and constant manual clicking.
The game becomes less interesting after unlocking all main features, resulting in a lack of long-term engagement.
Confusing mechanics and sound issues detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a surprising depth with a rebirth mechanic that ensures each run remains unique and engaging, encouraging players to unlock additional mechanics. However, some users find the excess gold mechanic confusing and requiring constant attention, leading to mixed feelings about the game's automation and idle elements. Overall, while some aspects may be challenging, many players appreciate the complexity and variety in gameplay.
- “The mechanics have a surprising amount of depth and each run feels a little bit different.”
- “Unfolding complexity with an interesting rebirth mechanic keeps runs different enough to be interesting while pushing you to unlock more mechanics.”
- “The excess gold mechanic is confusing and requires constant babysitting, or maybe I'm just an idiot.”
- “Special mechanics - none.”
- “I would say ignore the folks saying there is no automation or idle gameplay as they either haven't figured out how to properly progress or just haven't played long enough.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a great art style that enhances the game's visual appeal, despite being described as minimal. Players appreciate the interesting progression and find the visuals reminiscent of other wizard-themed idle games.
- “Great art style and interesting progression.”
- “Visuals - minimal”
- “This art style reminds me of a different wizard idle where the character casts various spells and avoids enemies manually or automatically.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The soundtrack of the game is highly praised for its quality, but users report a frustrating issue where the music consistently starts at maximum volume, regardless of the player's settings.
- “The soundtrack is great!”
- “The music always starts super loud at 100%, even if you have it set to something else.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received positive feedback regarding its monetization, with users appreciating the absence of microtransactions, which enhances the overall value for the money spent.
- “No microtransactions so far either, so well worth the money spent.”