Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2 (2016)

Developer: inkle Ltd
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 755 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a tense and immersive interactive fantasy book where every decision shapes your unique journey

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What players say

Players praise the storytelling and the unique spell system where different spells have different effects, and say choices carry weight. The game is a text-heavy adaptation of a book with no real-time gameplay, so it is not for action-oriented players. Some find the combat, mostly avoidable and reading-based, engaging, while a few call it boring.

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