Evil Wizard Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published May 24, 2023 · Updated May 24, 2023

For our Evil Wizard Review, we try out a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long-lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes.

Evil Wizard Review Pros:

Decent modern-looking pixel art graphics.
2.48GB Download size.
Steam achievements.
Own in-game achievements.
Full controller support.
Graphics settings – screen mode, resolution, HDR, and v – sync.
Accessibility options – screenshake, rumble, and dialogue size.
Supports keyboard, mouse and keyboard, and controller.
3 save slots.
Voiced characters.
Button icon prompts.
Tutorial pop-ups with cool art illustrations.
A lot of Easter eggs and references to other games and game characters.
Weaken an enemy and execute them to regain some health back.
Slick animations.
Two controller layouts.
Moves at a fast pace.
Red rocks once broken will give health.
Beautiful yet dark-themed locations.
If you get set on fire then dashing puts the flames out.
Toilets are saved and respawn points.
Puzzle elements throughout.
Top-down 2.5D view.
Familiar controls.
The maps uncover as you play.
Unlock and find secret rooms and shortcuts.
Find and use upgrade stations.
Find and collect the rubber ducks hidden around and they are shown on the stand in the hub.
Learn new abilities like fire and lightning.
You do get a bit of a choice of where to go and when to travel around.
Enemies can hit and kill each other.
Can skip a lot of the interactions amd cutscenes.
Elements play a huge part such as fire melting ice and doing more damage to ice guy etc.
Crystals drop from enemies and can be used to unlock fast travel points.

Evil Wizard Review Cons:

Cannot rebind controls.
Lays on the Easter eggs and references really thick.
Slow starter.
Takes some getting used to the movement and attacking as it is a smaller closer affair than you think it will be.
The layout of the levels has a lot of needless obstruction and dark hard-to-see areas.
A lot of the dialogue pops up so it’s very stop-start.
Constant difficulty spikes.
Harvesting life from red rocks and executing enemies is slow.
To change which elemental attack you have equipped you have to harness said power from the source in the game like a fireplace or torch for example.
Goes with the fill the screen with enemies or having waves of enemies appear way too much.

Evil Wizard:

Official website.

Developer: Rubber Duck Games

Publisher: E-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd

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Steam

8/10
Graphics - 8/10
7/10
Sound - 7/10
7/10
Accessibility - 7/10
7/10
Length - 7/10
8/10
Fun Factor - 8/10

7.4/10

Summary

Evil Wizard is an action RPG that has a dollop of Metroidvania smothered over the top. Going for a fast-paced combat-heavy affair Evil Wizard plays a lot like other games in the series but it then adds in the elements like fire and electricity and with this you get a new stable of attacks and ways to navigate the world. You have a central hub that allows you to plot your own course through the world whilst also displaying all found rubber ducks. It’s a fast-paced enslaught that does delight but it also frustrates with its limited variety and over-the-top humor and in your faces way too many easter eggs and references.