I really wanted to like this game. It has a great premise, set-up, and intro sequence, a fascinating alien ecosystem to explore, and a (mostly) believable magic system. Literally everything I could ask for. But none of that means much when the gameplay and story are so disappointing. In my opinion, the lackluster gameplay would be mostly forgivable if it was my only complaint. The main problems are obscure progression requirements, unexplained combat mechanics, and a seemingly unintentional cheese for the "boss fight". The two biggest failures in the gameplay are how easy it seems to be to softlock yourself out of a required progression pathway (which I managed to do twice), and how frustratingly slow progression is. Admittedly, I've chosen to interpret the latter as intentional to give the player a "realistic" impression of actually struggling to survive on a completely unknown alien planet. It was still annoying to deal with. It's the abysmal story that has me not recommending this...
Artificer: Science of Magic
$9.99
- Release Date:
- Sep 10, 2020
- Developer:
- Psilocybe Games
- Publisher:
- Games Operators
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Artificer is a single-player survival RPG focused on researching and practicing arcane arts. The game takes place on Alcor - a planet full of deadly creatures, bizarre plants and alien races.
The Story
Survive the perils of the alien planet as Raymond Everett, a marooned science officer of HMS Hawking, pitting your resourcefulness and intellect against the eldritch beings of Alcor that are after your head.
Create Magic
Delve into a dangerous world of mystical research to uncover new recipes and rituals on a journey to unlimited power. Create spells and build magical automatons. Perform magical experiments to further your knowledge. Master alchemy, thaumaturgy and divination to construct artifacts of immense power.
Explore Alcor
Steal arcane secrets from ancient ruins. Learn alien languages to read magical grimoires. Fight monsters and dissect them to learn their weaknesses. Harvest valuable alchemical ingredients.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Negative
1 user reviews
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User #083874
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22 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/Vista
- Processor: Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 capable graphics card
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Artificer: Science of Magic cost?
Artificer: Science of Magic costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Artificer: Science of Magic?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/10/Vista Processor: Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 capable graphics card DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space
What platforms is Artificer: Science of Magic available on?
Artificer: Science of Magic is available on Windows PC.
Is Artificer: Science of Magic worth buying?
Artificer: Science of Magic has 0% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Artificer: Science of Magic released?
Artificer: Science of Magic was released on Sep 10, 2020.
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