Lichdom: Battlemage
Lichdom: Battlemage
It seems to be more demanding than expected... Not from a trustworthy place. I worry I might repeat the same behavior as with other titles—I purchased and downloaded it—but I doubt I’ll actually engage with it. Plus, it tends to have very slow loading times for those who aren’t using SSDs.
I found it challenging at times, but I'm up for the task. I saw several players on YouTube, and it can feel intense, yet with well-organized spells you can cause significant damage. I don’t struggle with this—I usually buy a game, play it, then move on to another. I only switch games after completing the previous one. This habit prevents me from skipping purchased titles. I also don’t have ADD, which likely aids my focus. I installed it on my WD Blue, which handles 200 MB per read, so loading times should be manageable.
It seems like the visuals are good and the interface is busy, but I doubt my 780 can fall behind against an indie title. :lol
I've tried it in alpha and spent around four hours on the release build. The visuals are quite appealing. It performs well if you adjust a few settings. For gameplay, the stages follow a straight path but there are hidden spots for collecting items and additional arenas to boost your loot. Combat demands attention to positioning; enemies can surround you easily. From the first boss battle I noticed it could be quite frustrating—taking a long time to defeat and needing many tries. Crafting spells focuses heavily on stat customization, letting you tailor your build to your preferences. Mastering it demands solid knowledge. This is definitely a mixed bag of positives and negatives. The pacing feels sluggish, with slow movement and combat that requires careful planning. You'll face tougher encounters repeatedly, which can make the experience feel tedious. Still, winning big fights gives a satisfying sense of strength. It's not the top-tier experience, but it's enjoyable.
After playing for an hour, I found this game really impressive. It’s something I’d definitely get into again. Strongly recommend it.