Разработчик: Low Magic Studios
Описание
As one of the core gameplays, Low Magic Age owns a strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building. Field of view, fog of war, charging and flanking, spells, and combat maneuvers, you can experience more exciting game features in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Features:
- Adventure mode:
Open Sandbox World: A replayable open sandbox world with various landforms and adventure elements.
Cities and Villages: Villages, towns, cities, and metropolis of different community sizes. In these places, adventurers can replenish supplies, purchase equipment and other services.
Random Dungeons: Numerous random dungeons, such as caves and ancient ruins, that fraught with danger and tempting treasures (traps?).
Town Quests: Cities, villages and other human settlements regularly issue various kinds of jobs and tasks. To help towns to accomplish these tasks is an important way to improve reputation and relationship with locals.
Trade Goods and Specialties: A wide variety of trade goods are distributed all over the world by region and town. Buying local specialties and then reselling to distant regions to earn the difference is a very profitable business. - Arena mode: Fast-paced combat, looting, and character developing experience.
- Inherited from classic game rules: Evolved from the Open Game License (OGL) of Wizards of the Coast, the set of rules based on the pen-n-paper version of fantasy role-playing games of all time. Plus well designed information display UI, clear prompt of hit percent and damage range, help players to study and immerse in the fantasy world. The innovative combat system, full-attack, covering, in-melee, prone, etc., various circumstance modifiers bring more meaningful tactical choices.
- Classical fantasy monsters: 7 categories, 100+ classical fantasy monsters. Goblins, trolls, giant ants, basilisks and much much more. Different monsters need different strategies and tactics to defeat.
- Tons of equipment and wondrous items: 60+ common items, 90+ wondrous items, 80+ enchantments. Slashing, piercing and bludgeoning, different weapons against different monsters. Gloves of Dexterity, Counterstrike Bracers, Ring of Regeneration, Belt of Magnificence, Cloak of Thorns, Elemental Gem, collecting powerful magical artifacts to create the heroic character in your mind.
- Well designed skills and spells: Fighters own a variety of martial arts movements, not only basic attacks. All of the arcane spells and divine spells of caster classes are greatly improved, too.
About graphics similarity with another game ToME4:
We purchased and used a tileset of monsters/items from the Norwegian artist Raymond E. Gaustadnes (Shockbolt). He made another tileset for ToME4. So, both tilesets share the similar style and a few same tiles.Thanks to the Open Gaming License (OGL) from Wizards of the Coast:
It has been stated explicitly by Wizards of the Coast that anyone can make a computer game using the open game content under the terms of the OGL. The OGL can be found in the OGL section of their official website, or the in-game Wiki system.In order to apply a set of rules designed for a pen-and-paper game to a computer game, many rules in the OGL had been adjusted or improved.
Поддерживаемые языки: simplified chinese, traditional chinese, english, french, japanese, italian
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP3/7/8/10/11
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
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I picked up Low Magic Age on sale recently, am I'm really enjoying it. It's the best implementation of 3.5e that I've come across. Not everything is quite right, but it really nails the aesthetic and feels like D&D as a video game rather than a video game based on D&D. It feels better than TOEE, and it's far more complete than KOTC.
Dungeons are particularly delightful, with traps, treasure chests, and a grid map that feels like it could be on my table right now.
There's also a huge amount of customizability, with a lot of settings and house rules you can adjust to match your playing style. I'm a big fan of giving players the ability to play games the way they want, so I'm loving that.
It's been in early access since 2017, and some people complain about that, but it's consistently having new features added. That's a selling point to me, as it demonstrates ongoing commitment to developing and refining the game rather than releasing it early and then abandoning it as we see all too often.
It's like Pathfinder or DND 3.5e as an open world sandbox game (or at least that's how it is in Adventure Mode). Most of the mechanics in Low Magic Age are the same as they are in those systems, save for some minor changes like feat functionality and specific class features (Ex: Barbarian eventually gets Damage Reduction equal to their level instead of 1/4 of their level).
Though, you don't *need* to have experience in those tabletop systems to understand how to play the game, there's dozens of in-game handouts that explain the various mechanics. It's just that there is less of a learning curve and time spent reading for anyone already familiar.
There's two gamemodes in Low Magic Age: Arena mode, and Adventure mode.
Arena mode just has you go through waves of creatures to fight, with a team composition of your choosing. I played a round to get a basic grasp of how the combat felt, but switched to Adventure mode immediately afterward.
For the purpose of comparison, Low Magic Age's Adventure Mode has elements very similar to Battle Brothers. In Adventure mode, there's no overarching storyline, but there's always something to do. There are dungeons, wandering monsters, and real estate infested with monsters. Almost every settlement usually has some kind of quest to either do a delivery, escort mission, kill a boss, or clear a dungeon. Instead of doing quests or dungeon crawling for money, you can also buy and sell trade goods throughout the settlements. You can also buy properties that are no longer infested by monsters to access the game's crafting mechanics, but I didn't get too far into that yet. The gameplay stays pretty consistent throughout a playthrough, but it can get pretty addicting.
I'm currently running an all troll/ogre party of purely martial characters, and I rarely get any trouble besides the occasional high-level boss monster or spellcaster that I don't prepare against in advance.
Big thing to note for anyone that buys this game: it starts with Japanese as the default language. That was a little jarring at first, but isn't difficult to change the language (Cog button in the main menu).
TL;DR: It's like Battle Brothers but with Pathfinder/DND 3.5e mechanics. I like it.
Im old so it works for me. Back in my day....
Concise Game Reviews: "Low Magic Age"
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[th]✅ Highly recommended for fans of D&D-inspired tactical RPGs. "Low Magic Age" masterfully combines classic tabletop mechanics with turn-based strategy, set in an open-world teeming with adventure. Its sandbox mode and randomized dungeons provide endless exploration opportunities, while the Arena mode delivers fast-paced tactical challenges. The game's narrative structure is rooted in the player's decisions, encouraging them to carve out their own stories within a medieval fantasy world of intrigue and danger. Will your party emerge as legendary heroes, or will their ambitions crumble in the face of insurmountable odds?[/th]
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[td]Game Tags:[/td]
[td]✔Strategy ✔RPG ✔Turn-Based Combat ✔Sandbox ✔Dungeon-Crawling ✔Single-Player[/td]
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[td]Genre Classification:[/td]
[td]A sandbox tactical RPG combining D&D-inspired rules, turn-based combat, and character customization in a fantasy open world. The game emphasizes exploration, resource management, and strategic combat against a wide range of classic fantasy monsters.[/td]
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[td]Game Length:[/td]
[td]Varies; offers dozens of hours depending on exploration and gameplay mode, with significant replay value due to its procedural generation and open-world mechanics.[/td]
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[td]Challenge Level:[/td]
[td]Customizable; features adjustable difficulty settings to cater to both casual players and hardcore strategists.[/td]
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[td]Retro pixel-art style reminiscent of classic CRPGs. While not visually groundbreaking, the design effectively captures the nostalgic charm of tabletop adventures and is easy to navigate.[/td]
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[td]Stable and optimized for a seamless experience, though some players note minor interface limitations and features still in development.[/td]
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[td]High; procedural dungeons, randomized encounters, and the sandbox nature ensure each playthrough feels unique.[/td]
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🗡️ Tactical RPG Adventure: A sandbox RPG inspired by D&D 3.5 rules, offering a blend of open-world exploration, dungeon crawling, and turn-based combat.
✨ D&D Mechanics Made Digital: Featuring classic tabletop mechanics like spellcasting, character classes, and strategic combat, all streamlined for a video game format.
♻️ Procedural and Replayable: With procedural dungeons, randomized encounters, and an open world, every playthrough feels fresh and unique.
🎨 Retro Visual Style: Simple but effective pixel graphics evoke nostalgia for old-school CRPGs, enhancing the game's charm and accessibility.
⚙️ Variety of Game Modes: Adventure mode for sandbox exploration, alongside Arena mode for quick tactical battles and character progression.
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"Low Magic Age" is a sandbox RPG offering tactical turn-based combat, exploration, and character customization in a fantasy open world. Whether you're crawling through dungeons, completing town quests, or mastering the arena, the game provides an engaging experience for fans of D&D-inspired mechanics.
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🌍 Exploration: Wander a procedurally generated world filled with towns, dungeons, and quests.
🔧 Resource Management: Manage your party's equipment, spells, and resources to overcome challenges.
🤝 Character Customization: Build your party with a variety of D&D-inspired classes, spells, and abilities.
💥 Combat System: Engage in tactical turn-based battles where strategy and positioning are key to success.
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While "Low Magic Age" lacks a traditional narrative, its open-world structure encourages players to create their own stories through exploration and decision-making. Quests, character development, and encounters provide depth, but the focus remains on gameplay and strategy.
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"Low Magic Age" is a hidden treasure for fans of tactical RPGs and tabletop mechanics. The game brings the depth and strategy of D&D 3.5 rules into a streamlined digital format that feels intuitive and rewarding. Its open-world approach allows players to explore at their own pace, develop characters with precision, and engage in battles that demand both planning and execution. Every feature is carefully designed to respect the rich heritage of tabletop gaming while offering the conveniences of a video game.
What sets this game apart is its replayability. With randomized dungeons, a vast sandbox world, and flexible character-building options, every session offers something new. Even with its procedural nature, the game manages to avoid repetition by offering enough variety in encounters, challenges, and resources. Players who appreciate strategy, meaningful choices, and a touch of creativity will feel right at home.
While it remains in Early Access, "Low Magic Age" delivers a solid experience with exceptional value. Some areas could use polish or additional content, but the foundation is strong enough to keep you engaged for hours. If you’re looking for a game that respects your time and intelligence while offering endless tactical possibilities, "Low Magic Age" is well worth your attention.
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[td]👍 Authentic D&D atmosphere: Brings the classic tabletop gaming experience into a digital format.
👍 Rich customization options: Allows players to create and tailor characters with depth and precision.
👍 Endless replay value: Procedural dungeons and randomized encounters keep the game feeling fresh.
👍 Strategic combat system: Demands thoughtful planning and delivers satisfying outcomes.
👍 Player-friendly design: Difficulty levels cater to both beginners and seasoned players.[/td]
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[td]👎 Unfinished features: Some mechanics, such as adventure mode progression and certain skills, feel incomplete and may benefit from further refinement or expansion.
👎 Basic visuals: The retro pixel art may not suit everyone’s taste.
👎 Shallow storytelling: A more cohesive and engaging narrative would elevate the experience.
👎 Limited quest diversity: Adding unique and varied objectives would enhance long-term engagement.[/td]
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7年ぐらい前に買ったんだよな動画アップしてあるし
5年前ぐらいにギルドとか実装されてちょっとプレイした
こんかい起動して随分進化したなーって思った、クラフトとかも追加されてるし
難易度イージーもいいね！久しぶりなので新チームで冒険開始したけどゴブリンキャスターのWeb蜘蛛の巣魔法とかもキャスター3匹出してきてワヤワヤ騒いで戦ったり楽しかった。
後は知り合いも言ってたけど勢力間の揉め事に巻き込まれるクエストとかが生成されたりするとその世界とのやりとりが感じられて没入感ますのではと思ったよ
進化しててエライ！
I understand that this game has been in Early Access for some time but the combat (which is what you will be doing for the most part) and the loot system is amazing. Adapted From D&D 3.5 it could only be a win with most turn based RPG and CRPG fans. The potential here for expansion is massive and for a more then fair asking price (especially when on sale) ill gladly be here as content is added and story telling and RP mechanics expanded upon by the developer. Great dungeon crawling fun with a bright future ahead!!
Picked up this game on the winter sale, and I really enjoy it! I was looking for something similar to the Doors of Trithius from a turn-based combat mode and this is great. Also a nice mash-up with DnD so I definitely like that as well.
Looking forward to playing more even with how brutal the game is :)
Edit: Don't let the haters stop you by saying how long this has been in early access. Forgot to add that in my original review. I was hesitant because of some of the reviews about "no major features" and "forever early access", but it doesn't feel like it is early access and there's quite a bit of depth in the in-game systems that show its not a complete work in progress.
This game has been out since 2017. To this day there is no story line, unless you consider "rescue the merchant" or "create two high quality wooden clubs" a story. That's seven years of basically no significant improvements. There are dozens of skills which are not implemented in the game and I suspect never will be. This is one of those games that made me swear off early access. I literally got so bored that I started a arena party which was undefeated 50 straight fights until a group of lizard men finally got a good die roll and crippled my party with several fear spells. I have 9/12 achievements and no interest in the rest. The only redeeming quality here is that it's a small fix for those of us that love D&D games. Even then, you quickly find yourself walking town to town looking for a quest with a reward for a better piece of equipment, finishing the generic quest, rinse repeat. As good as this COULD be I don't think it ever will be finished. At least it's not filled with bisexual NPCS constantly being sex pests I guess.
It seems that the main mode of this game (the "adventure mod") will never be finished, but it is still ok for its price, so I will recommend it. But it can become much much more if we have a proper sandbox campaign.
I am just one hour into this game and I can tell you right away, If you are into Battle Brothers but fantasy, Not a so much of Story but tactical combat and you can really make it hardcore on all sort of levels and fun but I keep reading this game has been abandoned if it's true it would REALLY SUCK Because here we have a hidden game. The graphics are ok - it's something to look at but the gameplay I really like.
BUT
My game was on french and couldn't even change it to english, I had to change name of the english and french language files in order for it to be in an language i understand.
Early access - yes, it feels like that. But so much details into classes, combat and so on. It's a paper and pen roleplaying tactical combat game.
Open this game up for modding and let people do their own stuff, classes and so on and this game could go FAR
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OK I ASKED FOR A REFUND
WHY? Because WHERE THE FUCK IS MY SAVED GAMES? I spent fucking time to make the characters and get started and now when i return, WHERE ARE THEY?
First i had to change from french to english myself by changing names of the translation folders due to the options doesn't save for shit.
Nothing seem to be saving. Fuck this. SORRY - I REALLY LIKED THIS GAME, I though it was fucking awesome but NO IF I CANT SAVE I WONT PLAY OR RECOMMEND
One of the worst game's i've played
Enjoyed the current state of the game, there’s a lot of elements I’d love to see expanded upon, a lot of skills and feats yet to be implemented. I enjoyed the arena for fast pace battles, the auto battle function was a nice touch, played both adventures but felt they were lacking a bit of depth. As it is, it’s solid, worth playing, interesting enough in terms of item procurement and resource management, but really doesn’t scratch the itch of a full campaign. The dungeons in the adventure modes are good and feel very old school D&D, so as a dungeon crawler I’d recommend it, I got it on sale and thought it would be a buy and stash for later, but I saw it had achievements ready to go and having been a fan of D&D 5e, I thought I’d give it a whirl. The balance issues I’m sure much like 5e, that dwarves (and halflings) to a lesser extent are way over powered, but I believe that’s just a trope of dungeons and dragons now, so had my 6 dwarf party run the table in the arena, able to auto battle most of the fights, particularly with so few skill challenges/ need for charisma/ variety. (I went 2 barbarians, 2 fighters, 1 wizard, 1 cleric). I think the fact there’s no level cap is amazing, makes me think once the game is done, for a challenge a solo adventurer campaign could be great fun! was happy to hit 100% of achievements in it's current state, hope more are added!
I think it’s a game with a lot of promise, as it is, it’s fun, but has the potential to be amazing with a bit more polish and time! Would pick it up on sale and actively looking for games like it!
good game
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly
I have loved games like this since Telenagard came out in the 80's. Great RPG!
Honestly a much more fun and interesting game that gets credit for. The game-play and customization are very deep almost to the point of inaccessible except for the fact the game allows you to turn off restrictions if need be. The difficulty sliders are probably the best in any game I've ever played, allowing you to control so many factors you can make this the most difficult game of DnD you ever played or literally the most brain dead easy Rpg in existence.
pretty good
For many years and even now, Low Magic Age has within it an amazing Arena experience wherein you can play six legit AD&D classes upon a massive old-school chess-like grid and duke it out with random Monster Manual mobs until you finally meet your match.
Almost half of my hours played in this game were from one such arena run. I couldn't let that one go...🤪
Fun
Very under-rated "DnD 3.5e simulator". The arena mode is pretty fun and addicting, I already have around 100 hours in it. Lots of good loot, many different party combinations, and many different ways to level a character. Its a game I like to just chill out and grind while I listen to videos or music in the background. They are working on an adventure mode too that seems like it could also turn out really good. If you like fantasy, turn-based action, rpg mechanics/leveling, or DnD, I think there is a good chance you will enjoy this game even though it isn't even complete yet.
I wish the game handled level penalties the way NWN2 did it, where they let you create them at level 1 but it took longer for you to get your first level up instead of just throwing a big "nope, you're not allowed to play this" in your face.
I know you have the option to remove the penalty altogether but that's not what I'm looking for either.
I expected more after seeing it had been in early access for 7 years, I've seen games hit early access in a more finished state than this game is in now.
This game is awesome already. I really look forward to future content. Why? Oh it scratches the itch of party based, turn based top down grid view combat/strat, with vast exploration AND loot! Done really well, already extremely immersive and full of customization. So glad I came across this game and took up a sword for adventure, or a maul, or sling, or an orc double axe!
DO NOT be fooled by the misleading info on a fleshed out story mode. What we have here, is just a basic bare bones sandbox, with no actual story telling and quests that actually use skills like diplomacy or being able to break out of ropes when captured. (Yes that was in the EA at the time of release). Performing skills are pointless to put into. You can't even role play as a downtrodden band of misfits trying to make ends meet in a pub. Many other skills that haven't been implemented in over 10 years. If this was what was alluring you to the game, Stay VERY FAR AWAY or don't, and have VERY LOW EXPECTATIONS. If just a sandbox to mess around while you smoke a fat joint, chug some ale or hard liquor with some friends in discord, or to escape from work, then this will be an easy buy. Cheap, and you can still get your money's worth out of it.
I give it a 4/10. A four because I did play a decent amount of hours before waiting years for anything related to what had allured me to this title in the first place.
Its massive for such a small team. it will probably be in development for years to come, but im here for the ride
There's a lot of good in the game, but the UI is pretty terrible. There are some pretty ridiculous hoops that you have to jump through to play it the way you want. The game is based off of D&D 3.5 rules, and doesn't do a very good job of simplifying them. So character creation takes quite awhile to make a 6 player party. If you don't want to create characters, there are pre-generated characters, but the problem is they will automatically make all the level up choices. Not just the character creation choices. There is no way for you to manually level up pre-generated characters, only the ones you create by hand.
Everything is so inconvenient and just really annoying to deal with. If the QoL was better, I could sink 100+ hours into this game, because once you get into the actual gameplay it's pretty fun. But then a character dies and you're back to square one trying to figure out how this game even works so you can get a character you want to replace them.
โหมด adventure ไม่สนุก ตัวชูโรงของเกมนี้คือโหมด arena สร้างปาร์ตี้ตบมอน อัปเวท อัปเกรดไปเรื่อย ชื่อสกิลและระบบคลาส, feat กฏต่างๆ มาจาก DnD 3.5
ทอยเต๋าตี miss โคตรจะรัวใน core mode (มอนฯ ทอยได้ 21 รัวๆ ตีไม่เข้าจนตี้แตก 555)
ได้เกมนี้มาตอนลดราคา 126 บาทเลยไม่ได้คิดอะไรมาก มองมันเป็น coffee game ที่ไว้เล่นแก้เบื่อ เล่นก่อนไปทำงาน เล่น 4-5 กระดานแล้วไปทำอย่างอื่นเสียมากกว่าจะมา investment และจมลึกไปกับเกมขนาดนั้น
I bought this game in 2017 to support what looked like a pretty great game. I just dipped into it again to check it's progress.
First fight was fine with my wizard and the NPC cleric. Wizard got banged up (as is their wont), and so I went to use some healing spells after the fight.
And... You can't. You can't use spells outside of combat.
In 2017, at whatever version they had? Fair enough.
In 2024, version 0.91? Fuck off with this nonsense.
I regret supporting this game.
very nice
I've discovered this little gem while looking for a third game to fit into my turn-based rpg gaming rotation with Solasta and Pathfinder. So far I've played 32 hours and my party is 7th level. Not as polished as the other two, but it follows the older D&D rules really well. The battle system is good and you never seem to run out of that next awesome item to make your characters better.
Great game. So awesome to see how far it's come.
It's a nice little arena game for DnD battles under 3.5e rules (with some customisation available). If you want a a game that allows you to test different builds and engage in some quick combat while you're having your morning coffee, then this game may appeal to you. The adventure mode is incomplete and very simplistic at the moment, but it's EA so can't really expect much.
I really do hope the devs move forward with development.
This game has been in EA since before covid. I remember at some point I was asking if it's possible to not move all at once but in single steps, like x-com classic. They responded by saying yes it will be in the future. Still waiting.
Somehow this feels like exactly what 10yo me wanted Dungeons and Dragons to feel like on PC back in the 80s. Love it.
I'm really into the game. I haven't updated my save since the old way of playing but it is super fun I really didn't think I'd like it because I didn't understand d&d or any of those kind of games. But I will say ever since I started playing it I really really enjoy it. Can't wait! See what it looks like at the end of its game development. If you haven't played it, I highly recommend it. If you just like open world tons of mechanics and just a fun game, I like to make goals for myself in the game like level up the sky or that guy get get this part of the map as mine and I really like that. It's open world super good. Hope you try it and enjoy it like I do
I don't think I've seen a game this cheap get so many updates at no extra cost over such a long period.
As someone who loves CRPGs and games like Tales of Maj'Eyal, this hits the spot.
I expect many hundreds of hours of this in my future.
Has potential to be great, and is playable as-is, but is very much unfinished.
I really like the way you can unlock character feats/skills via 'custom' by right clicking the character Icon....I can't imagine ALL the skills/feats are useful in this game...if they ARE, it truly is a deep conversion of the 3.5 tabletop game....
7+ years and is still considered early access? I bought along time ago and premise seemed promising if they put a whole game together. But really 7+ years now and early access and not a finished game.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Low Magic Studios |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 30.01.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 88% положительных (1040) |