Design, build and manage your magic school to explore what lies below. Study lost arcana, grow exotic plants, brew potions, and raise undead servants -- only you can prepare your fragile students to harness their Mind Over Magic.
Players design and build their dream magic school, block by block. The game provides extensive customization options, allowing you to craft and place every light, piece of furniture, and decoration. However, the unique room requirements force you to construct your school in strange, unexpected ways, resulting in challenging building puzzles that reward creative thinking.
At the heart of the gameplay is the intricate magic system. You can craft wands and potions to summon more powerful students, practice dark magic to animate undead helpers, and teach students to master a range of disciplines, from Air and Fire to Water and Earth. Carefully scheduling classes, assigning teachers, and upgrading student abilities are crucial to unlocking their full potential.
As you explore the deadly Underschool, you'll encounter turn-based combat sequences. These battles require you to strategically deploy students with different elemental specialties, such as Earth, Air, Fire, and Water mages, to overcome ghastly creatures. While the combat system is relatively simple, understanding the elemental strengths and weaknesses is key to success.
As you progress, you'll face increasingly complex challenges. Managing student and staff discontent, mitigating the encroaching deadly fog, and balancing various magic disciplines become vital to maintaining and expanding your school. The game offers a range of difficulty options to suit different playstyles, from relaxed to highly challenging.
According to player reviews, the game has a strong foundation, a charming art style, and a compelling gameplay loop that draws comparisons to the depth and complexity of Oxygen Not Included. The frequent updates and developer support contribute to the game's replayability and potential for further development.