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The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR • 2020

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Quick resume

Face the end of the world in the sequel to The Wizards. The critically acclaimed VR spellcaster returns with a gesture-based system, challenging enemies, grand adventure, and the ever-witty narrator.

Global score

71/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Immersive gesture-based spellcasting
    • Beautiful and varied fantasy environments
    • Satisfying and creative combat mechanics
    • Cooperative multiplayer modes
    • Engaging vr wizard fantasy experience

    Cons

    • Short main story length
    • Some bugs and performance issues
    • Limited enemy variety and ai
    • Linear level design with few secrets
    • Occasional spellcasting recognition problems

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose spells and movement methods (teleportation and free locomotion), and gesture-based spellcasting allows personal control over actions."

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      "Players have freedom to choose spells and casting styles with gesture-based controls, allowing personal decision-making in combat."

    • Competence

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      3

      "The game offers skill challenges in spellcrafting, combat, and puzzles, though some combat can be repetitive or trivialized by powerful spells."

      Capsule for Mages of Mystralia Mages of Mystralia

      "The game offers skill-based spell casting and combat challenges, though some players find spells occasionally unreliable and combat somewhat repetitive."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is mostly on single player campaign and cooperative multiplayer; limited evidence of competitive ranked modes or leaderboards."

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report multiple playthroughs and engagement with new game+ and updates, though some note the game is relatively short."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Includes cooperative multiplayer mode for up to two players, encouraging teamwork."

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      "Includes cooperative multiplayer modes and arena battles that encourage teamwork, though player base is small."

    • Creativity

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      4

      "Gesture-based spellcasting and some customization of spells and upgrades allow creative expression in combat."

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      "Gesture-based spell casting and combining spells allow creative combat strategies and player expression."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions emphasize cooperative play and shared objectives rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong immersion in a magical fantasy world provides escape from reality."

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      "Strong fantasy immersion and satisfying spellcasting provide an effective escape from real life."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and VR experience."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of the wizard fantasy and VR mechanics."

    • Experimenting

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      4

      "Players try different magic elements, tactics, and playstyles, encouraged to experiment with combat mechanics."

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      "Players experiment with various spell combinations and gestures to find effective combat tactics."

    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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      "Character customization and spell creation support player expression."

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      "Players can customize spell colors and express themselves through spellcasting style."

    • Fantasy

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      "Strong fantasy theme with magic, wizards, mythical creatures, and imaginative environments."

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      "Strong fantasy theme with magic, mythical creatures, and wizardry immersion."

    • Fellowship

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      "Some community and multiplayer interaction, but many players also play solo."

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    • Growth

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    • Health
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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and combat; not a casual or background game."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Social interactions are limited to cooperative gameplay with no emphasis on close personal relationships."

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    • Leadership
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    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate kills and unlock abilities like berserk mode, but no deep item or upgrade systems."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though combat can be challenging and tense."

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    • Sensation

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      "Visual and auditory spell effects provide stimulating sensory feedback and excitement."

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    • Status

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      "Game focuses on personal experience rather than social recognition or status."

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    • Story

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      "Simple and linear story with minimal depth; serves as context rather than a major focus."

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Combat requires tactical use of spells, positioning, and resource management."

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      "Combat requires tactical use of spells and adapting to enemy weaknesses."

    • Thrill

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      "Combat provides moments of tension and excitement, though overall difficulty is moderate."

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    • Value

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      "Mixed player opinions on value due to short length; enjoyable but brief experience."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies with magical spells."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership, Value.

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