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Wizard with a Gun

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Unique art style and music
    • Engaging gunplay and elemental bullet system
    • Fun cooperative multiplayer
    • Addictive gameplay loop of exploration and crafting
    • Strong fantasy theme and lore

    Cons

    • Limited multiplayer to 2 players
    • Some repetitive and grindy gameplay elements
    • Lackluster and anticlimactic ending
    • Inventory and crafting management can be tedious
    • Unfinished feel due to studio closure and missing content

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition, Status.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to choose weapons, bullets, and playstyles, with crafting and base building allowing personal direction."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves skillful aiming, dodging, and strategic use of bullet types, though difficulty is generally moderate and some find it easy."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on solo or cooperative play with friends, no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage in repeated runs and crafting loops, with some reports of grind and desire for more content to extend playtime."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports 2-player co-op with synergy in combat and resource gathering; multiplayer enhances experience."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players customize guns with different bullet types and enchantments, and decorate their base, though some find base building less engaging."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared progression rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and engaging gameplay loop as a form of stress relief and distraction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, no indications of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different bullet combinations, gun builds, and strategies, though some find limited incentive to experiment late game."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Procedurally generated worlds and multiple biomes encourage discovery and resource gathering."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization and base decoration allow personal expression, though base building is optional and less emphasized."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with magic guns, elemental bullets, and a lore-rich world."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and co-op play foster social connection, though multiplayer is limited to two players."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills, unlock new bullets and gear, and improve through progression and crafting."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of PC gaming; no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active engagement and focus during runs and combat; inventory management can be tedious but not idle."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Co-op play encourages friendly interaction but limited to surface-level social connections."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Players collaborate without hierarchical roles; no evidence of leadership or authoritative gameplay."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on collecting gears, upgrading bullets, and crafting better weapons and gear."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally balanced challenge with moments of tension; some find gameplay relaxing and enjoyable."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory effects from elemental bullets and environment interactions provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No evidence of social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal and cooperative achievement."

    • Story
      1

      "Lore and story exist but are minimal and sometimes confusing; gameplay is primary focus."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan bullet combinations, resource gathering, and combat tactics, though some find late game repetitive."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some tension from timed runs and boss fights, but overall challenge is moderate and not highly suspenseful."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value for price with 15-20 hours of gameplay, though some feel content is lacking."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves shooting enemies with elemental bullets and destruction of environment."

    • Survival
      2

      "Timed runs and resource management create mild survival pressure, but game is not highly punishing."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026