Battlemage: Magic by Mail (2021)

Developer: Choice of Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You make pivotal choices in a text-based fantasy world, shaping your character's path through political intrigue, romance, and combat.

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What players say

Players split on Battlemage: the story is both railroaded and rushed, especially after the midpoint, leaving relationships and ending underdeveloped. Several note that success depends on choosing the skills the author expects, making certain builds like necromancy feel useless.

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