Skyrim improved combat with better physics, but its magic system fell short, lacking flexibility and variety. Oblivion and Morrowind's magic systems offered more freedom, allowing spellcasting with ...

Shayna Josi is a Features Writer from South Africa. Shayna has always been passionate about stories, and has dedicated her life to learning how to tell them. Aside from writing about her favorite ...

From Morrowind to Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls games have defined the fantasy genre for a long time in the gaming industry, but they are definitely not the end-all be-all when it comes to magic systems.

Magic systems go hand and hand with most RPGs, or at least the ones that are based on fantasy adventures. For example, it can make all the difference in unlocking a new spell in classic games like ...

People read speculative fiction for the escape. They want to experience a world different from their own. They want to have experiences unlike their own. And, more often than not, that unique and ...

Let's face it - every self-respecting fantasy RPG ought to have a cool magic system. Of course, sometimes "cool" crosses the line into "utterly overpowered." Not that OP spells are dull! The allure of ...

I've been anticipating Witchfire ever since it was announced in 2017. At first, it was all about the pedigree: It's a "dark fantasy shooter" being developed by The Astronauts, a studio founded by ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Developer The Astronauts has revealed a brand-new Witchfire gameplay trailer that breaks down the game's intense magic system. Shared during the ...

The world of Mushoku Tensei is built on a complex and ornate magic system and rankings that make it stand out in the Isekai genre. To understand just how powerful the characters are, fans will need an ...