Counter Spell

Probably the best indie game i've played tbh, had an awesome time with my friend. My friend and i played it back in 2015 and leveled a character to 20. Today my friend and i played it for the first time since then, and i'm really happy to see a reforged version and work still being done. TLDR; if you have the money to spare or it's on sale, buy it :)

This is not only one of the very best RPGs I have played in years, but it also has great multiplayer integration! You can play with friends with shared experience and have a lot of fun exploring a world that is absolutely packed full of content! The game has several modes, but I have only gone through the regular quest so far. The enemies are brilliantly designed, and they each have a unique fighting style that I think added a lot to the overall experience. The combat is so enjoyable that I found myself seeking out battles wherever I could find them! It has a LOT in common with old PC immersive sims like Thief, giving the game a very nostalgic feel. It is not grindy whatsoever. Enemy levels do suggest a sequence of events, but in no way are you ever blocked off with a hard wall you cannot cross. It's always possible to sneak into high-leveled areas and grab some cool loot. If you are someone who dislikes the path that games have been going down in recent years and wish that you could go back to when games were less grindy and restrictive, and allowed you to freely explore and enjoy the world at your own pace, then be sure to give this one a try! If you like this sort of game, you will sink in 6 hours at the absolute minimum if you do not try any other modes and you complete it quickly. The way this game deals with resources is also brilliant. It reminds me a lot of Resident Evil, in the sense that I only ever had exactly how much was needed to make it through each given area. You can return to old areas and find useful items if necessary, but returning to old locations is not required. NOTE: This game does not have a dialogue system or detailed quest lines. It's more about combat and battling your way through areas and dungeons.

I don't know why but I really like this. The graphics are very pleasant, they do not distract. They immerse. It reminds me of Strife. An old FPS with RPG elements. A town with both waterways and alleys, forests, castles, ships dungeons, sewers et cetera. The maps are enough to confuse at times but not confound. A solution generally shows itself soon enough. The sound is good enough for jazz, nothing spectacular but again it adds to the game. I have not tried MP yet, only the QUEST mode which is the basic single player RPG. How many hours it'll take to complete, I don't know...but I'll find out. EDIT I have played MP and it is a hoot. The game plays at the host's level so think ahead before person A joins person B. The graphics look better than before?

An absolute buggy, unbalanced mess. Not a work in progress so much as a loosely assembled hodgepodge of public domain resources. I've seen pre-alphas that function better than this. Disappointed.

I'm very happy I decided to get this game after it sat on my wishlist for over a year. There's a surpisingly large amount of content here for an indie game. I haven't even touched the "Reforged" or multiplayer stuff yet, and I already feel I got more than my money's worth! Sure, there are some minor bugs and UI oddities, but overall I'd say this is a must-buy for fans of action RPGs.

This game is brutal when you first start out, very impressive game for the price. Check out the many youtube videos if you need help

Very weird. I just bought the game, I haven;t even installed it yet, and it says I have 2 hrs of play time and 3 achievements... how is that possible?

For something with relatively simple RPG mechanics, it's surprisingly deep and well thought out in its game-play despite being simplistic in every other aspect. I've found it to be thoroughly enjoyable alone and with a party of friends. Even down its its (currently) basic map making. It is well worth the price for the amount of time I have spent in this ever growing game.

10/10 play with friends.https://store.steampowered.com/app/351230/Counter_Spell/#

[h1]A poor man's [i]The Elder Scrolls[/i] game, but quite entertaining! Six classes, lots of different game modes, an amazing map system, tough as hell enemies and full co-op for many players! I'm not sure exactly how many people can play at once, I've seen up to five. With this being a lesser known game there's not much outside content to help you through areas if you get stuck. I've only found two people on YouTube play it, and there's only a few guides. One part I really struggled with until finally finding a hint was figuring out how to access the Castle Keep in the Valley. To gain access, [spoiler]swim around the back to find the secret wall/door.[/spoiler] The price point is reasonable for the content, although I picked it up on sale for $1.99! The game released in 2015 but has been updated and content added up until late 2019. When playing Quest/Story mode, the last two areas seem to be missing the Relics to complete the final quests. Overall I really enjoyed it and recommend playing it with a friend or two, or more! 7/10[/h1]