Magic and Machines
Little Bear Studios · 2023 · RPG, JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Retro, Pixel Graphics
PC
3 user reviews100% · 3
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About Magic and Machines
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Master turn-based battles with the strategic Overload mechanic that supercharges your moves while exploring a decaying world with six unique characters and environmental puzzles. A love letter to classic RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Golden Sun that strips away complexity to deliver accessible, bite-sized adventures perfect for busy players old and new.
A retro fantasy RPG with turn-based battles, puzzles, and six unique characters.
Journey into the world of Magic and Machines with six unique party members on a quest to uncover the mystery behind a decaying world. Discover new areas, find the legendary items, solve puzzles to unlock secret buffs, and master the turn-based battle system with its Overload mechanic. Magic and Machines is perfect for players who grew up with turn-based RPGs and are looking for a new adventure while also being accessible for new players as it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Inspired by games such as Chrono Trigger, Golden Sun, and Octopath Traveler, the game is a nod to those influences of the past and present. The game simplifies many RPG elements such as progression or equipment setups. There’s enough mechanics so players will strategize but not enough that they’ll need to reference a wiki to optimize. It’s also quite easy to pick up and put down and is perfect in short bursts or a longer sit down.
"I wanted to create a game that would appeal to fans of nostalgic turn-based RPGs that may have busy lives, but also could be picked up by someone who's new to the genre.”
Story
In a small quiet town a little accident leads to a dramatic chain of events. Years later, monsters run rampant, the world is slowly eroding, and the Sacred Stones are disappearing one by one. Initially, two childhood friends journey out of their small town to find a missing colony, but they uncover an even larger crisis as they cross paths with a colorful cast of characters. Form your party of three from six characters, explore and discover secrets, uncover hidden bosses and their legendary items, and use strategy to defeat your foes.
Gameplay
Turn-based battle system with an Overload mechanic. This mechanic lets you supercharge a move after you've used it twice. It can make attacks stronger, effects last a turn longer, and heals surpass your max health. Sometimes you may want to save it and sometimes you may want to use it right away.
In the Overworld, some characters can alter the terrain of the world with their elemental abilities. Use their powers to find new areas and solve puzzles. You never know what you'll find!
Characters
Blaer - Fire adept that's good all around.
Zmrzlina - Ice mage with strong magic.
Alda - Water mage with the best heals.
Toka - Earth adept that bolsters defenses.
Mphepo - Air adept that's the fastest.
Dian - Plasma mage that's an offensive powerhouse.
Journey into the world of Magic and Machines with six unique party members on a quest to uncover the mystery behind a decaying world. Discover new areas, find the legendary items, solve puzzles to unlock secret buffs, and master the turn-based battle system with its Overload mechanic. Magic and Machines is perfect for players who grew up with turn-based RPGs and are looking for a new adventure while also being accessible for new players as it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Inspired by games such as Chrono Trigger, Golden Sun, and Octopath Traveler, the game is a nod to those influences of the past and present. The game simplifies many RPG elements such as progression or equipment setups. There’s enough mechanics so players will strategize but not enough that they’ll need to reference a wiki to optimize. It’s also quite easy to pick up and put down and is perfect in short bursts or a longer sit down.
"I wanted to create a game that would appeal to fans of nostalgic turn-based RPGs that may have busy lives, but also could be picked up by someone who's new to the genre.”
Story
In a small quiet town a little accident leads to a dramatic chain of events. Years later, monsters run rampant, the world is slowly eroding, and the Sacred Stones are disappearing one by one. Initially, two childhood friends journey out of their small town to find a missing colony, but they uncover an even larger crisis as they cross paths with a colorful cast of characters. Form your party of three from six characters, explore and discover secrets, uncover hidden bosses and their legendary items, and use strategy to defeat your foes.
Gameplay
Turn-based battle system with an Overload mechanic. This mechanic lets you supercharge a move after you've used it twice. It can make attacks stronger, effects last a turn longer, and heals surpass your max health. Sometimes you may want to save it and sometimes you may want to use it right away.
In the Overworld, some characters can alter the terrain of the world with their elemental abilities. Use their powers to find new areas and solve puzzles. You never know what you'll find!
Characters
Blaer - Fire adept that's good all around.
Zmrzlina - Ice mage with strong magic.
Alda - Water mage with the best heals.
Toka - Earth adept that bolsters defenses.
Mphepo - Air adept that's the fastest.
Dian - Plasma mage that's an offensive powerhouse.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
This game knows exactly what it is. The Overload mechanic isn't revolutionary. Reminds me a bit of the Bravely Default system in a good way without copying it directly. You aren't going to need to get the Prima Official Strategy Guide to solve the puzzles, and you aren't going to spend 90 hours playing it. It's a turn-based JRPG, and as a fan of turn-based JRPGs, I'm not looking for leaps of innovation in graphics or gameplay, I'm looking for a good execution on a flawless formula, and that's what Magic and Machines is. PROS: - Good $/hr ratio - Good story - Engaging world - Executes turn-based combat well - Well-balanced CONS: - I would like it to be longer, but I can't complain for the price - Environment feels bland in a couple areas - Like most JRPGs, I don't like the party/reserve party mechanic, but that's a personal preference I always get over Ultimately it's a fun bite-sized game that's priced right. If you're on the fence, or just love turn-bases JRPGs, I recommend it.3 found this helpful
I had so much fun playing this game! I'll definitely continue playing it. It brought me so much nostalgia, and as a huge fan of JRPGs, this game made me feel happy inside! The music, the characters, and the story make it all worth it! <32 found this helpful
Game has room for some improvements in some ares, but otherwise a good game to get. happy to try it out. I'd say a 8/10. Fairly satisfied with buying this game and playing it2 found this helpful
10/10 would recommend, love the nostalgic feel to the mechanics of the game. Absolute steel for the price!2 found this helpful
This is a perfect little game to scratch my nostalgia jrpg itch without sunken tens and hundreds of hours into. Simple yet thoughtout battle system, fast leveling, light story all makes it easy to pick up and speed through the game. The music is great, UI is simple but effective, graphic could be better but works, and it's filled with pop culture references and joke, Well worth the entry cost.1 found this helpful
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