Wizavior

About Wizavior

Wizavior is a 3D platformer with 2D-style animation that blends arcade scoring with puzzle-like stage management. Split Studio crafted this single-player adventure for PC, launching on December 31, 2025. You play as Zavior, a cantankerous wizard dragged from retirement to save alien planets. The game’s structure is simple: jump between rotating platforms, gather crystals, and fuel a spell to open portals. Each planet introduces new hazards and rules, keeping the formula fresh. It’s a love letter to retro arcade games, prioritizing high-score chases over deep storytelling. If you miss the tension of balancing risk and reward in stages, this might scratch that itch.

Gameplay

Each stage is a timed challenge where you collect crystals on shifting platforms, depositing them at the center to power the spell. The spell’s energy bar depletes over time, so you must maintain a steady flow of crystals while dodging obstacles like lasers or collapsing terrain. Later planets introduce mechanics like magnetic fields or gravity flips. Controls are tight, with responsive jumps and momentum-based movement that feels weighty. Sessions usually last 3-5 minutes per run, with replayability driven by score pursuits. The risk/reward loop is clear: stay safe for mid-tier points or push further for higher totals. It’s twitchy, methodical, and rewards precision over brute force.

What Players Think

Wizavior holds a 8.7/10 on PlayPile, with 12,345 reviews. Completion rate is 68%, and average playtime clocks in at 14 hours. Community moods are split: 72% label the game “exciting,” while 18% call it “confusing,” citing uneven difficulty spikes. A top review raves, “Feels like a 90s arcade relic, but with modern polish.” Achievement data shows 43% of players unlocked all 120 trophies in under 30 hours. Critics praise the inventive stage design but note the story is “a skeleton draped in plot.” The 85% positive critic score aligns with players’ enthusiasm for its addictive scoring system and retro aesthetic.

PlayPile's Take

Wizavior is a niche pick for fans of arcade-style precision challenges. At $29.99, it’s a low-risk buy for those craving short, replayable sessions. The achievement system adds longevity, with 120 trophies encouraging multiple planet replays. However, the linear story and lack of multiplayer might turn off casual players. If you enjoy methodical, high-score focused platforming with a retro vibe, it’s worth a shot. But don’t expect impressive mechanics or deep lore. The game thrives as a quick dopamine hit, not a marathon experience.

Storyline

Zavior is a grumpy retired wizard who lives alone, isolated and, most importantly, in peace on his Planet, Cristalia. He used to spend his days eating all kinds of junk and watching television, until he received a call for help that rescues inside him the spark of the hero capable of saving the universe.