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Tap Wizard 2 is a bit of a strange experience. Though it claims you are in control, it feels like everything is automated. This was bizarre and will annoy gamers who love to plan every move. However, if you want to kick back and watch the action unfold, then this could be the game for you.
This idle arena combat experience was developed by TopCog and published by Ultimate Games. Moreover, it is a top-down single-player game that has an extremely repetitive approach. This may drive you insane, but I found it to be oddly rewarding and unbelievably captivating.
Tap Wizard 2 tells a fantasy tale.
Tap Wizard 2 is simple by design. Yet, the story has some crazy ideas. What’s more, there are loads of foes to tackle and some mind-bending ideas to familiarise yourself with. Once you get your head into the action, you won’t think about it. However, until that happens, you will wonder what the hell is going on.
You control or observe a powerful mage. They are on a mission to secure the Chronosphere until all hell breaks loose. Dark forces ambush the wise wizard and before he can take his last breath, the Chronosphere rewinds time. This is the perpetual loop that you must face. Each rerun will move you closer to the next wave of foes. Yet, death and failure are just around the corner.
Simple mechanics.
The idea of an auto-battling idle RPG is bizarre, to say the least. Yet, the developer has managed to make things work. You must pick your spells and collect resources as you tackle minions and bosses. En route, you will upgrade your abilities and learn new information about the surrounding world. As you play, you will earn more resources. However, when you turn the game off, your resources still pile in.
This is handy as Tap Wizard 2 is a bit of a time sink. Upgrading everything takes a lot of effort! You’ll have to slay many monsters and avoid hellish projectiles. Moreover, as the waves advance, you will face bigger and tougher enemies. This combination can only be thwarted with new spells, and increased damage and health stats.
Tap Wizard 2 looks old.
Tap Wizard 2 will not win a beauty contest. To say it is ugly is to be polite. However, this matters not. The pixelated and old-school design was great to look at. Furthermore, I loved the interesting character models and the different backdrops. Sadly, the arena only changes as you “awaken”. Consequently, you will stare at the same environment for a long time.
The audio is as repetitive as the action. Yet, I liked the upbeat and often dramatic tunes. Some crazy sound effects match the fantasy theme. Luckily, these do not overpower the gameplay and everything just about works.
Easy controls.
If you attempt to control the wizard, things are a little strange. The autoplay element of the gameplay fights you the whole way. However, if you allow the computer to do its thing, you can sit back and watch the action unfold. This is ideal if you want to progress and watch your favourite TV program.
Though the gameplay is basic, there is both longevity and replay value. Tap Wizard 2 demands that you work your way through several “awakenings”. Each of these events wipes your progress and you must start again with a new character. Additionally, each character has unique skills and abilities to keep things fresh.
Tap Wizard 2 is an interesting concept.
Tap Wizard 2 won’t be for everyone. The weird automatic approach can be too voyeuristic, which will be a turn-off. But this will be the game for you if you like a strange blend of auto-battling, arena fighting, and lore-filled RPG backstory. I like it and recommend buying it here! Can you survive? Pick your spells, improve your abilities, and get to the next wave.
