BattleMage

BattleMage

by Nick Joyner

27 ratings
17 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 20, 2014
  • September 2, 2017
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About

Embark on an epic side-scrolling adventure as a young mage tasked with saving a kingdom from encroaching evil. Battle hordes of monsters, collect powerful spells and gear, and level up your hero to defeat formidable bosses.

Fast-paced side-scrolling action
RPG elements with leveling up
Variety of spells and skills
Collectible gear with stat bonuses
Unique enemy types and boss battles
Game Center achievements
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What's New in BattleMage

1.11

September 2, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Price Change - Now Free! Bug Fixes and app updated to 64-bit

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User reviews

Sadly I can’t select zero stars

This game has the depth of a flash game from the early 2000s, and it serves an unstoppable ad at the beginning of every level. Playing the game is almost as painful as watching the same ads.

Great Game

I have been looking for an rpg game like this for awhile and finally it’s here! It is incredible how great the game is for a one man developer. Thanks for making this game. It is my favorite game!

Fun

Fun game

A train wreck, made with love

Update: got an email from the dev, thanking me for the feedback. Adding a star because I expect the game to improve over time. I'm leaving the game installed and will update my review when a new version is released.

Original review:
I hate leaving a bad review for an Indy developer, but this game was painful to play. It's clear that a lot of time and effort went into it but it's glaring flaws make it unplayable.

For example, the each set of three levels consist of the same three enemies recycled endlessly. At the end of the third stage, you encounter a boss. Here's where the game lost me completely. The first boss has two attacks: the first has him stomping with icicles falling from the ceiling. Cool! Except there's not enough time to dodge them even if you're already on the move, meaning survival is entirely RNG based. In one of my several attempts, I had the boss to 20% health, when four icicles fell on me simultaneously which resulted in death from 50% hp. The other attack is a roll, which takes him from one side of the screen to the other. Slow, cumbersome, and you have to wait for him to walk back on screen. Plus he's invincible while rolling. I once waiting two min for an actual chance to damage the boss.

The reason for your star rating on a level is not defined. I get through a stage with no damage, killing every mob I see, rescuing every villager, and get two stars. Why?

Put it all together and, while it could have been fun, it's just not ready to be played beyond friends and family yet. I'll be watching for updated versions and hoping.
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Not much to see here

Apparently made by one person, which is nice, but the game doesn't have much to offer. Decent artwork, but no creative storyline whatsoever and repetitive, clunky gameplay.

FAQ

What kind of gameplay does BattleMage offer?

BattleMage is a fast-paced side-scrolling action RPG. You control a mage fighting through stages against various enemies, leveling up your character with new spells, skills, and gear.

Can I play BattleMage offline?

The provided description does not specify if BattleMage supports offline play. However, it does mention Game Center achievements, which typically require an internet connection.

What platforms is BattleMage available on?

BattleMage is available on mobile devices. The description does not specify if it is available on iOS, Android, or other platforms.

How often is BattleMage updated?

BattleMage was last updated on September 2, 2017, with version 1.11. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

What is the age rating for BattleMage?

BattleMage has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it contains content suitable for users aged 12 and older.

Does BattleMage have in-app purchases?

No, BattleMage does not have in-app purchases. The app is free to download and play without additional costs.

What do players like about BattleMage?

AppAdvice.com highly recommends BattleMage for fans of side-scrolling RPGs. Players can expect a variety of spells, skills, and gear to customize their play style.

Does BattleMage have ads?

The provided data does not indicate whether BattleMage contains advertisements. The 'hasAds' field is null.