Folly Of The Wizards
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About Folly Of The Wizards
Folly Of The Wizards is a 2D action roguelike with slapstick humor and chaotic spellcasting. Developed by Numskull Games and released in 2025, it casts you as a bumbling wizard apprentice joining a cult of eccentric wizards. The game blends platforming, procedural dungeon crawling, and spell-based combat across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch. Each run features randomized levels, quirky enemies, and a roster of over 30 spells with goofy effects like explosive jello or teleporting cats. The goal? Stumble through increasingly absurd challenges to stop a multiversal disaster. Ideal for fans of roguelikes who enjoy irreverent storytelling and fast-paced, permadeath gameplay.
Gameplay
You control a squishy apprentice who dodges projectiles, jumps on floating platforms, and casts spells to defeat enemies. Spells range from practical (fireballs) to nonsensical (summoning sentient cheese wheels). Combat is frenetic, requiring quick reflexes to avoid hazards like collapsing floors or explosive toads. Dungeons shift after each death, with new layouts, enemy types, and boss encounters. The cult’s members act as mini-managers, assigning tasks like rescuing trapped mages or stealing magical artifacts. Progress unlocks permanent upgrades but resets level-specific items. Runs average 20, 30 minutes, with deaths often caused by misjudged jumps or overpowered enemy combos. The controls are tight for a 2D platformer, but the learning curve steepens with later levels.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate the game 8.2/10, with 62% completing a full run. Average playtime is 14 hours, though 25% hit 30+ hours chasing 100% completion. Community moods skew “laughed out loud” (37%) and “frustrated” (21%), with one reviewer noting, “It’s like a D&D session run by comedians.” Critics praise the spell variety and humor but cite repetitive enemy designs. Achievements (73 total) include collecting 8-bit wizard hats and defeating a boss with a slingshot spell. 43% of players have unlocked the “Flaming Broomstick” achievement for surviving 100 rooms. Price is $29.99, with 68% of players calling it “fair” despite the $15 DLC pack for new spells.
PlayPile's Take
Folly Of The Wizards is a chaotic, funny pick for roguelike fans who don’t mind repeated deaths. The spell mechanics and cult-member gags are its strongest points, but the late-game grind and recycled visuals may test patience. With mid-range price and 73 achievements, it’s worth trying if you enjoy absurdity over polish. Not a masterpiece, but the best wizard sim since 2010’s Sorcery Saga.
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