In this rogue-lite adventure, you free the Academy of Greifenstein from magical creatures by using your spells creatively. Explore this modern magical world alone or in local co-op mode with friends and family, customize your character, solve mysteries, and find powerful artifacts.
Players wield a set of base spells, such as a basic offensive spell, telekinesis, and levitation. These spells can be combined in creative ways to exploit enemy weaknesses. For example, players can use telekinesis to lift enemies and push them into obstacles or other foes, creating effective crowd control and damage combos. The game encourages strategic spell usage, as simply spamming the same spell will not be as effective as adapting to each enemy type and situation.
As players progress, they can unlock new spells by finding and interacting with NPC teachers scattered throughout the school. These spells are divided into different tiers, requiring players to unlock earlier spells before gaining access to more advanced ones. Players can also upgrade their existing spells at these NPCs, further enhancing their capabilities. This progression system allows for a growing arsenal of spells that can be mixed and matched to create increasingly powerful and versatile playstyles.
Players can find various artifacts during their runs that provide unique modifiers to their abilities. These artifacts can dramatically change how certain spells function, opening up new strategic possibilities. For example, an artifact that infuses telekinetically-moved objects with electricity can turn the basic spell into a powerful crowd control tool. Potions, which replenish between battles, offer temporary but impactful effects, such as healing or stun effects, that can turn the tide of combat.
Intertwined with the combat, the game features a variety of environmental puzzles that require players to think creatively and utilize their spells in novel ways. These puzzles range from simple object manipulation to more complex challenges, such as chess-like battles or navigating as a tiny mouse. Solving these puzzles often rewards players with resources, artifacts, or other valuable items, incentivizing exploration and experimentation with the game's mechanics.
Players have praised the engaging and flexible combat system, which encourages experimentation with spell combinations and interactions. The ability to customize one's character and playstyle through spell progression and artifact discovery is also a highlight, allowing for a sense of progression and rewarding replayability. The puzzle-solving elements are appreciated for providing a change of pace and an additional layer of challenge beyond combat.