Magicraft
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Deep spell combination system offers creative gameplay.
- Addictive and easy to learn gameplay loop.
- Satisfying power progression keeps players engaged.
- High replayability due to varied character builds.
- Poor optimization leads to performance issues.
- Limited build diversity and balance problems.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 73%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 27%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 88%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 12%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 2557
- Negative points
- 1253
- Gameplay points
- 298
- Perf. points
- 91
- Rec. points
- 629
- Misc points
- 67
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Deep, creative spell combination system | A core element of the game is the deep and creative spell/skill combination system, allowing players to experiment with various builds and create unique, powerful effects. This system encourages experimentation and provides a high degree of freedom, leading to satisfying and often surprising results. The game rewards creativity and strategic thinking in spell arrangement and usage. | 98% |
| Fun, addictive, easy to learn | The game is praised for being fun, enjoyable, and addictive, with simple controls and an easy-to-learn but hard-to-master gameplay loop. Many reviewers found it relaxing, stress-relieving, and engaging, making it suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. The game's moderate difficulty and engaging mechanics contribute to its addictive nature. | 94% |
| Well-balanced, satisfying power progression | The game is well-balanced, offering a fair challenge without being overly difficult. Players can create powerful builds and easily defeat enemies, but the game still provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment. The game's mechanics encourage experimentation and customization, leading to a fun and engaging experience. | 77% |
| Good graphics and humor | The game has good graphics and art style. The game also has humor and doesn't take itself too seriously. | 72% |
| High replayability, varied builds | The game offers a high degree of replayability due to the vast number of possible builds and combinations, ensuring each run feels fresh and unique. Players are motivated to experiment with different strategies and uncover overpowered builds, leading to a consistently engaging experience. The game's design encourages players to find and exploit combinations, which is core to the roguelike experience. | 56% |
| Innovative roguelike, familiar elements | The game is frequently compared to other popular roguelikes like Binding of Isaac, Noita, and Hades, often blending elements from these titles to create a unique experience. Reviewers appreciate the game's innovative approach to the genre, with some considering it a worthy successor or even superior to its inspirations. The game is also noted for being more accessible than some of its counterparts, like Noita. | 43% |
| Rewarding progression, frequent updates | The game features a well-designed progression system, including meta-progression and unlockables, that provides a sense of growth and mastery. This system is not overly grindy and offers meaningful upgrades, motivating continued play and repeated attempts. Frequent updates and new content additions further enhance the experience and prevent boredom. | 24% |
| Engaging enemies, distinct boss fights | The game features well-designed enemies and bosses with distinct combat styles, providing engaging and satisfying challenges. Attacks are well-telegraphed, making hits feel like player mistakes, and the game avoids common issues like mandatory weapon choices. The game's mechanics are well-matched, and the combat is dynamic and refreshing. | 19% |