A Wizard's Lizard

Someone recomended me this game because it was supposedly similar to "Binding of Isaac", but had native controller support and other roguelike elements and I decided to try. The game was interesting on the first run, but once I realized how little the items added to the gameplay and the repetitive nature of the levels it got boring pretty quick. In my opinion, what makes "Binding of Isaac" shine as a great game are...

109 found this helpful, 2014-06-29

While this game looks nice, has a great theme and tone set by the visuals, and has a pretty nice upgrade system, there were many things that really killed my enjoyment of it. While individual rooms are generated well, with a random layout and varied monsters, each floor is utterly predictable, from the number of rooms to the effective contents of each. You don't do much damage, and you don't have many ways to get...

56 found this helpful, 2015-01-09

A Wizard's Lizard (AWL) is a unique roguelike which not only shines because of its graphics, but also by its innovation and gameplay. Unlike typical roguelikes (RLs) AWL features progression, meaning that you can free townsfolk each of whom grants you money for your next runs. During your runs you can aquire blueprints which allow you to purchase gear before your next attempt. This system makes dieing less punishing...

67 found this helpful, 2014-06-14

The game was very fun and not too difficult as far as rogue-like games go. I liked the fact that the more times you went through, the more starting money and blueprints (for buying starting gear) you collect. That way even failure runs can have some benefit. Obtaining different starting characters was nice too. If you are really struggling with the game - there are guides out with a few tips that make the game...

11 found this helpful, 2017-05-21

At the Time of Writing Game: A Wizard's Lizard Price: $8.49* (reg $16.99) Genre: Action/RPG/Rogue-like Time Played: 42 hours Personal Enjoyment Rating: ☺☺☺☺☻ Links I Found Helpful** A Youtube review by Northernlionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYPa6XHPxP4 General You may think that I absolutely love this game if you've looked at my hours played, and although I am enjoying it and I do recommend it, take it with...

57 found this helpful, 2014-11-27

Most people seem to compare this game to Binding of Isaac, and that's a fair comparison. A Wizard's Lizard is a topdown twinstick Rogue-like shooter in which you explore the floors of the different dungeons, gradually earning new equipment, weapons and powers to help you along the way. As far as a "clone" of Binding of Isaac goes, this one is actually pretty solid. It feels and plays the part, has great music, and...

16 found this helpful, 2015-05-20

Repetition. Repetition. Repetition. You are doing the same thing over and over. Nothing exciting happens. It's fun at first, but gets old pretty fast. I had read several reviews giving it a nod towards The Binding of Isaac. In a way, it is, but it has nowhere near the randomness (is that a word?) of that game. I really like the graphic style and music though. That is what kept me playing as long as I did. ...

21 found this helpful, 2015-06-04