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As escaped mage Sylas, steal enemy spells and lead a rebellion against Demacia’s Mageseekers in a top-down action RPG.
Released 18 Apr 2023
Steal Enemy Spells
Fight with Binding Chains
Recruit Mages
From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.
Developed by Digital Sun · Published by Riot Forge
In Demacia, the Mageseekers persecute people who can use magic. You play as Sylas, a mage who has escaped captivity and sets out to challenge their rule.
Fight through top-down, pixel-art environments using physical attacks, Sylas’s chains, and magic. He can steal spells from enemies and use them against their owners, while a range of spells lets you shape your approach to combat.
Find and recruit mages to support the rebellion, then develop its base to unlock upgrades and abilities. Missions also bring Sylas into contact with allies and opponents as the conflict in Demacia unfolds.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its League of Legends lore, its pixel-art presentation, and the spell-stealing combat, with some also highlighting the music and boss fights. Some find the story and world-building engaging, particularly as an expansion of Demacia’s setting; others criticize the writing. Repetitive fights are a recurring drawback in the reviews.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 53 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 78/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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