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The Handbook

100% positive of 12 Steam reviews

Released: 2021
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Ivories Studios.

About the game

Embark in a chaotic quest in a fantasy world to save a small town from certain destruction. Play as the great wizard Tim in an RPG while learning powerful spells and leveling your character. Explore the world, find its secrets and unravel the story behind The Handbook.

Tagged by players

Tactical RPG
Hand-drawn
2.5D
PvE
Action RPG
Character Customization
Exploration
Magic
Fantasy
Action-Adventure
RPG
Open World

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Positive

What players say

Recommended
Found the game very fun and cute. Very much enjoyed the art style. The game play itself is simple and fun but does require some grinding in the beginning. Being able to turn gold into money helps with buffing up your strength when getting more loot. As other reviews have said clicking on your loot will make it disappear. They do not open up, just get sold as is. Helps keep the simplicity of the game without needing…
4.4 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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Recommended
This was a fun game to play that offers a classic action rpg gameplay with a charming hand-crafted art style. We play as a wizard apprentice in the search of a handbook while protecting a small town from all kind of enemies. There is a big map to explore, with secrets to find and all kind of spells to learn. I had encountered a game breaking bug near the end that prevented me to complete the game, but thankfully,…
6.7 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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