Life of a Wizard

Extremely bland and boring. There is no character development, and the "characters" are all extremely shallow with next to no interactions being available. It is no exaggeration to say that the "characters" are only mannequins with names, that's it. It is also in no way, shape, or form an RPG because it forces you to focus on things that wouldn't fit the "wizard" you're going for. For example, want to feel like an evil necromancer? Too bad, as being evil has no real consequences and the game doesn't ever branch off into slightly different paths to make it feel like your choices meant anything. Honestly, it's probably one of the worst text-based games I've played.

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 647: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆☆☆ (6/10) I always feel a little bit bad about reviewing Mike Walter's games. They are fun, wide, and surprisingly immersive! Would I call them "good," though? Ehhhhh. Maybe, maybe not. Walter has a clear [i]modus operandi[/i], where he'll whip up a banger of a stat and mechanic system, toss in some lighthearted tropes, and add multiple branches to explore. However, the big cons I am obligated to point out are (1) the short lengths of his works, (2) workmanlike prose, and (3) lack of character ... anything. You need to know what you're getting into with Walter's games—and I emphasize them as [i]games, [/i]not as books, like some of the other text-based games are. Still, despite my complaints, I can always count on Walter for an hour or two of fun. [b]Once again, big thanks to the staff for the review copy![/b] [b][h2]Pros:[/h2][/b] ✅ [b]A staggering amount of character customization.[/b] Nine schools of magic, numerous knowledge skills, multiple races, factions, equipment, companions, and countless character builds mean your wizard can feel completely different from one playthrough to the next. Few Hos…

it's okay? but didn't hook me too much. there's a lot of intractability and skills, but it never leads to anything meaningful. can't recommend this one.

"Life of a Wizard" felt rushed. While not terrible, the story is told from the perspective of an older you, and each recollection happens very quickly. You never have time to care all that much about anyone, and each event is over so fast it barely feels like it had time to get started. For example, you fight a dragon and get back home in just a few minutes worth of reading. And yet, the game has many exciting skills and plenty of choices that use these skills to great effect, so while I don’t think the game is all that great, it doesn’t deserve a negative review. It’s fun for a playthrough or two. (5/10)

Genuinely amazing. I've played for about 70 hours and there are still options I haven't chosen / unlocked. Can't remember how much this game cost, but it was worth every penny.

I won't say this story is bad. It's not bad, but it is lacking. The choices don't feel important, the story doesn't really branch a lot. It's a story I'd read through once, but would not feel inclined to go through multiple times. It's not too expensive, so if you want to give it a try go for it, but don't have your expectations too high.