Wizards: Wand of Epicosity

I do not Recommend this game for the Simple Fact that I was Robbed of 2 Steam Copies of this Game by Tobuscus along with the Rest of the Supporters. I Helped Create this game on Indiegogo with 2 perks adding up to $54. $25 for a Mobile Copy which I did Receive an Android Version for as soon as it was available but now I can't even find it on Google Play Store let alone my Purchase History... The Steam Version however was not yet available at that time, in fact the last 2 Emails I got from the Campaign never mentioned the Steam Version or Beta at all.... I came across this on Steam a few months ago and tried to contact the Tobuscus Campaign 5 times through Indiegogo with no response.. With adding the Purchase of this game to the list at a total of $21.19 with Tax comes out to a Total spent on a single copy of this game on Steam is around $50.19 when for that value I should have 3 copies of this game between the Current Sale Price and the $29 Perk for 2 Copies I never Received. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-build-the-tobuscus-adventures-the-game-wizard-store/x/3418287#/updates/all https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-build-the-tobuscus-adventures-the-game-wizard-store/x/3418287#/comments

[h1]Introduction[/h1] Talk about branching out and the passage of time. I’ve known Tobuscus for close to a decade, back when YouTube was still in its “infancy”, if you will. It’s the stage name of Toby Turner, an internet comedian that has been dipping toes into game development as of lately. Fine by me, his “Literal” series in which he spoofs video game trailers is one of the first reasons I began to analyze the game industry and the ways of promoting digital products. Developed and self-published from the looks of it, Wizards: Wand of Epicosity is Tobuscus’ Steam debut and a worthy parody for the tower defense strategic subgenre. [h1]Story [/h1] Some games are funny because they’re simply bad, lazy asset flips thrown on the Steam Store for a quick buck. The exact opposite of my aforementioned description, Wand of Epicosity is a genuine effort whose humor stems from well-planned elements combining a wacky story with an equally goofy gameplay that can still put up a challenge. Toby and his buddy, Gabe (AKA Gabuscus) are going through a “zombie game fatigue” phase through the woods, just as they’re stumbling upon a mysterious wizard. The story just keeps getting weirder from that point, as our Youtuber heroes are forced to fend for themselves against magically-infused and seemingly endless hordes of the undead. Their only chance of survival? To learn how to master both magic and dimensional warping. Hey, they never said that pure fantasy was the limit here. The sky could be that and perhaps far more. You’ll need to dig into the story on your own, it’s refreshingly absurd and I applaud its originality above all else. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2229097664 [h1]Graphics[/h1] I couldn’t find a lot of information in regards to Epicosity’s graphics engine, so we’ll go with the “standard” Unity3D here. The fact that I encountered no glitches, bugs or any sort of technical issues, strongly hints at an engine choice that’s far more stable than either Cry or Unreal. Resolution scaling was also spot-on to 4K, while the frame rate remained stable as well. A feature of note would be the 2D cartoon-style cutscenes which set themselves apart from the sharp 3D assets found within the title’s gameplay. I regard them as well deserved pauses from the rather difficult skirmishes between a struggling wizard and reletless legions of the walking dead. For the most part, the humor itself is tame, so there shouldn’t be any moral qualms here. The visuals are the ones truly stealing the scenes, colourful effects for equally eye-catching locations. [h1]Audio[/h1] It goes without saying that this couldn’t be a Tobuscus production without the titular character lending his voice and (animated) likeness into what might be summarized as a coming of age story gone hilariously wrong. Alas, the road from ineptitude towards “epicosity” is a long one indeed. Expect quality voice acting and an adequate soundtrack which won’t become annoying at any given time. You’ll be far too focused on the on-screen sieges, worrying about repetition is the least of your concerns. Here's an eloquent sample of Tobuscus from a long time ago. AC Brotherhood still ranks among my favorites from that series, by the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKrtbUinWOU [h1]Gameplay[/h1] That’s not to say that the enemy types couldn’t use more visual variation. As I mentioned previously, the locations shift often enough and I can only say the same about the hero’s inventory, capabilities and even the fortress itself. If you played Tower Defense games in the past, you might be aware that you’re supposed to defend a certain area or object. In Wand of Epicosity’s case, you’re defending Tobuscus’ literal flying fortress from getting breached by nefarious zombies and several other mythical creatures. A key aspect of the gameplay is survival for a predetermined period until you could safely teleport along with your castle towards a safer place…which also gets overrun with monsters soon enough. Both a rating and an upgrade system have been implemented, as any self-respecting member of this gaming subgenre deserves. Getting those three-stars per level is easier said than done, as you’ll need a combination of quick reflexes and careful planning. The “towers” here are metaphors to how often can you use spells and also counter the ones being cast by enemy sorcerers. It’s definitely not going to work out in a predictable manner, something as simple as spamming high-damage structures in certain choke points on the map. The only certainty here is related to enemy movement as they all converge next to your “sitting duck” fortress as they try to smash its gates and devour you. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2230331608 Fortunately, the levels are filled with bonuses to both mana and monetary stimuli required for unlocking more advanced gear and defensive capabilities. As for the offense, you adapt from your foes, some of which drop powerful spells. For example, casting an “area of effect” to slow down a mob, before picking them up individually with less potent magic missiles. Adapting to your surroundings and the immediate danger allows for plenty of strategic maneuvering, no matter how ironical it may seem, given the immovable nature of your castle until the level’s completion. You’ll only run away until you discover a way to vanquish the evil forces. Even Tobuscus can manage to pull that through. [h1]Verdict[/h1] If you’re tired of fantasy tropes and you’re looking for something funny yet still strategically convincing enough, look no further than Wizards: Wand of Epicosity. Even if it didn’t turn Tower Defense competitors on their heads, Tobuscus’ own brand of humor might just be enough to offer some degree of novelty to an otherwise stale gameplay formula. Not being predictable has its cost though. The final decision rests upon your shoulders: will you become an awesome wizard afterall? [h1]Strong Points[/h1] + Tasteful humor. + Original storyline. + Steam Achievements. + Challenging gameplay. [h1]Weak Points[/h1] - Not enough diversity for certain assets. - No Steam Trading Cards yet. [b]Rating 75/100[/b] [quote]This article was submitted for [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ImperialReviews]Imperial Reviews[/url] through the generous contribution of the game’s developer. 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I'm very sad about this. I supported the campaign extremely early and never got my copy. The last email said I'd be informed when I could claim it, and I can still find my comment on their page asking when it could be claimed and getting a response that said I'd be notified. However I never was told I could claim said game, and it turns out you had to go onto their page to see a written update there which told you to buy the game on mobile and then email them for a full refund. I sadly missed that due to my life becoming hectic for years around that time. So now I am finally back, Tobuscus poster still on my wall from my pre-order and I'm ready to play it after buying it a 2nd time. Aaand it hasn't aged well. Oof. It's sadly underwhelming. The graphics are okay, the gameplay is super repetitive and it's overall not that fun after about 5 levels. Concerns: 1. This is a development build of the game. 2. There are enemies who are meant to be invincible temporarily who are permanently invincible and make it impossible to progress. I encountered this on the 7th map. 3. There is a bug that makes the game unwinnable. Arabic text appears on the screen, health bars appear in the bottom left corner, the screen goes dark with just a bit of vision in the center of the screen, you can't move the camera and eventually the screen goes completely black apart from the Arabic text and the multiple health bars for your castle. Opening the shop and using potions still works but nothing else does. You can open the escape menu, but after closing it a ghost of it remains in the middle of the screen. The game is broken. 3.1. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2974996763 Final thought: Just skip it unless you truly believe this has the gameplay for you.

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If you like comedy and Tower defence games then this might be the game for you, it is a mobile port but don't let that deter you, it's quite challenging and yeah a wee bit buggy here and there but with a couple of patches that shouldn't be an issue. 7 outta 10 for me

i used my last food stamps to buy this game

I don't have time for pauses! What are we going to do about the zombies? Defend the tower with magic! Level up Tobuscus and defeat the Wizard of Darkness using your powers and save the day. https://youtu.be/lQSj3P4JCC0

AUDIENCE? I played this game on mobile for ages and played the ♥♥♥♥ out of it. I'm so glad this is on pc now and it runs really smoothly surprisingly. They did really good with the animations and everything. I sggest giving this game a try, it is definitely worth the 11 dollars. P.S. this isnt some half assed quickly put together game you can beat in 10 minutes, you will be playing this for a while and it will take a good bit of concentration in the later stages. You will love it.

the crusades were awesome dont be gay

Admittedly, I had a good time playing, the controls are somewhat stiff though. I'll try to click on a character and it wouldn't detect it, i would cast a spell and it wouldn't know it. However they happened on a rare basis. The game mechanics itself is pretty decent. The game itself does start out with hard difficulty though and when you play for the first time, you will see yourself repeating the first levels. Other than that, I enjoyed it enough to give it a thumbs up. Wizards: Wand of Epicosity - 6/10 - Rom