We love casting spells
Nothing beats the rush of firing mysterious wands at an approaching group of enemies praying that one of them will miraculously save you from your mistakes, only to accidentally duplicate the threat.
The concept is just so nice, you have all the tools you need at the start of the run, you gain power to fight harder threats by learning what your equipment is.
The concept is just so nice, you have all the tools you need at the start of the run, you gain power to fight harder threats by learning what your equipment is.
Show more
A perfect mobile game
How have I not reviewed this game yet?! It’s been on my phone for YEARS and I play it basically every day. The perfect mobile game, perfect compact TBS roguelike, infinitely satisfying and compelling. There’s definitely a learning curve with the Portuguese text, but there’s a wiki online that explains everything if you need it. And trying to work things out on your own just adds to the vibe when you’re starting out! I have completed this game (i.e. a 50 game run) ONCE in all my years of play. Maybe I’ll do it again? Maybe I won’t? It doesn’t matter - It’s still great every time. Thanks Michael Brough!
Show more
Brilliant
and esoteric game by a brilliant and esoteric game designer.
Brilliant
and arcane game by a brilliant and arcane game designer.
Fünf Stäbe
Das Spiel bietet unbegrenzten Wiederspielwert, mit fließendem Wechsel zwischen flottem Gegnerrösten und Grübeln über den nächsten Zug. Jeden Cent wert, ein moderner Klassiker.
(„Cinco Paus“ ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar, in holpriger, aber verständlicher Frakturschrift - nach dem portugiesischen Tutorial auf den „P/D“-Knopf klicken.)
(„Cinco Paus“ ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar, in holpriger, aber verständlicher Frakturschrift - nach dem portugiesischen Tutorial auf den „P/D“-Knopf klicken.)
Show more
Ridiculously difficult
Difficulty is so high as to make this inaccessible except for the most gifted or dedicated few. That’s a shame. Otherwise it would be his best yet.
Beautiful Design
If you don’t mind thinking hard about strategy and losing a lot then this game is my foremost recommendation. The fact that the game is not in English is not a problem: these games are learnt through playing, not reading.
Probably the best turn based single player strategy game ever
Have had this on my phone since it came out and still play it. It’s timeless and genius on many levels. Once you’ve played enough to learn the ropes, you’re instantly making interesting decisions on the first screen, and it’s perfect for picking up and putting down on a whim, while still having significant long session/score runs available.
Show more
ganhar o jogo
This game is great. There’s no English version, but given that the central concept of the game is that you have a bunch of wands and you have to figure out what they do, then this merely adds to that. In any case, Google Translate (Portuguese) will help speed up the learning-the-game phase. Once you know what most of the symbols mean then the game is a lot of fun with the random combinations of spell effects available. Then you can focus on the Jogos!
Show more
Ridiculously difficult
Difficulty is so high as to make this inaccessible except for the most gifted or dedicated few. That’s a shame. Otherwise it would be his best yet.
Cinco Estrelas
The most beautiful, genius game on the App Store. Don’t get thrown by the Portuguese, the surreal art or the initial inscrutability - this is deep, mesmerising and beyond brilliant. If this world was a just one, the Chase Frog would be as iconic as a Space Invader and infamous as The Alien.
Great game!
Impossible to put down once you get going!
Roguelike Legend
To put it simply, this is my most played IOS game over the last few years. It can be frustrating at times but it's an incredibly fun ride. Truly genius design.
Absolutely brilliant Rogue-like deconstructed
Believe it or not, figuring out the Portuguese is part of the game. Trust me, it’s awesome. Buy his immediately and get his equally brilliant Imbroglio as well.
A perfect game.
Cinco Paus is a game that deserves everyone’s attention, but wants no one’s. Its the most frustrating, rewarding, secretive, thoughtful, incredible roguelike that I’ve played in ages. I can’t recommend it enough.
Really good
Amazing game. Brough never disappoints. Fresh and original.
Brilliant Game
by a brilliant game designer.
Nothing else like it
This is an excellent little game! I love it and play it everyday. Well worth the money if you’re into strategy games. As was said by someone else, you don’t really need the English. It takes a little while to learn what everything does, but once you do, it’s so addicting!
Micheal Bough is Incredible
There is simply no comparison to his creativity in his games. By far my favorite developer of all time.
Very clever little tactics game
You have 5 magic wands, each wand has 5 random hidden abilities. Explore a perilous dungeon and your wands are your only hope of survival.
A very clever game; once you wrap your head around it, it has deeply satisfying depth and strategy.
A very clever game; once you wrap your head around it, it has deeply satisfying depth and strategy.
