Solasta: Crown of the Magister Reviews

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2023

Solasta: Crown of the Magister overall is a quite fun experience that makes sure players can enjoy every aspect of a D&D campaign without needing previous knowledge. I wouldn't say it's the most groundbreaking execution, but I do feel this game is a perfect start for someone interested in any campaign where they can just be a half-elf ready to shoot people down. It's a fun journey for you to enter the universe of D&D and more accessible to most than the old ways of gathering around a table with pen and paper.

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RPGamer
Phil Willis
3.5 / 5.0
Nov 9, 2021

Solasta faithfully recreates much of the experience of a fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure with a focus on satisfying combat.

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6 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2021

SOLASTA: Crown of the Magister has its faults, but still manages to be an enjoyable RPG experience. if you just want a D&D-eqsue dungeon crawler to play through, there are certainly worse options to choose from.

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70 / 100
Aug 8, 2021

There may come a time when Solasta achieves the lofty heights I see for it, though that future is uncertain. If you buy it right now for its $40 asking price you may feel put out, but for those that are even minorly interested I strongly encourage you to keep an eye on its development. I can’t say where its development will take it, but with the strong showing already available, I am more than happy to keep diving back into this game. It’s rare to find a tactical RPG with this many options and depth, even where many of the marks of quality still need to be ironed out.

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SECTOR.sk
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jul 19, 2021

These heroes are worth to wear royal crown. Just Give 'Em A Chance.

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78%
Jun 16, 2021

Solasta: Crown of the Magister takes the mantle of the “most” Dungeons & Dragons video game out there, if not quite the best. Though the game has a modular adventure setup that strongly suggests there will be more stories, this one falls too flat for its 40- to 50-hour length. However, the combat system is merely a few tweaks short of perfection, so I’d still be interested in sending my heroes on another adventure in the realm of Solasta.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 14, 2021

So overall, Solasta: Crown of the Magister does an excellent job at bringing a tabletop experience over to the digital realm. While it may not be perfect, that’s more of a detail as it’s still being worked on with new features to come down the line such as the Dungeon Maker and a Sorcerer class to add to the already existing six available. Will more come? That’s to see down the line but for now? Solasta offers hours of brilliant tabletop goodness all from the comfort of your chair.

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Jordan Ryan
Top Critic
6.9 / 10.0
Jun 12, 2021

Solasta: Crown of the Magister leaves me conflicted; as a long time Dungeons & Dragons fan, I think it's an absolute blast and I love how faithful and accurate everything is to the tabletop experience. But limited customization options, a poor story, and unpolished character graphics keeps me from loving this game as much as I want to.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
70 / 100
Jun 2, 2021

Solasta's storytelling may not be up to much, but its tactical combat and accessible approach to D&D rules make it worth considering for CRPG fans.

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8 / 10.0
May 31, 2021

For all its flaws, Solasta: Crown of the Magister is still a wonderful take on a D&D style game

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7 / 10
May 31, 2021

Overall though, in spite of the snags I hit, Tactical Adventures mostly did a really good job with the story and the combat in Solasta. It succeeds in pumping some life into a genre that hasn’t been catching my attention for a while. Some of my points might come across as a bit harsh, but I want to stress that it was still a very good experience most of the time. It might need a little love that it’s almost certain to get post-release, but I can still recommend this game for fans of D&D style RPGs.

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JVL
French_Fantasy
Top Critic
13 / 20
May 31, 2021

Solasta is a faithful adaptation of D&D, full of heart, which respects the rules to the letter and which gives a good feeling of paper role-playing. The result is an independent title with big ambitions but little budget and it is felt on all the elements.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 31, 2021

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is an authentic D&D experience, with great tactical combat and plenty of deep systems to chow down on.

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IGN Italy
Stefano Castagnola
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
May 29, 2021

Solasta is a very good tactical RPG that offers a faithful adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons' fifth edition and a robust and satisftying combat system. It doesn't break new grounds, nor does it really try to, but Solasta succeeds at almost everything it sets up to do. If you love turn-based combat and a classic fantasy adventure there aren't many reasons not to try this game.

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7 / 10.0
May 29, 2021

D&D fans would appreciate Solasta: Crown of the Magister, but things that work great on paper may not be so good in a single player videogame.

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May 28, 2021

TTRPG video games at their finest.

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79 / 100
May 28, 2021

If you’re a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast that demands slavish adherence to licensed and familiar content, then Solasta: Crown of the Magister may disappoint you. If, on the other hand, your concept of D&D is more defined by the mechanics of character and party creation and the flow of exploration and combat defined by rolls of the dice, then Solasta will deliver a very authentic experience. It often doesn’t look pretty and it still has a few ugly bugs to iron out, but the inclusion of an excellent level creator and a superlative UI put Solasta: Crown of the Magister in the must-play column for both fans of the Fifth Edition rules and CRPGs in general.

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8 / 10
May 27, 2021

Dungeons and Dragons fans and CRPG veterans are going to love this game. Delving into forgotten dungeons with a cast of custom heroes who rely on well-planned character builds and combat scenarios is admittedly not ground-breaking. However, licensing the official tabletop ruleset and translating it so well into a video game will pique many people’s interest and pull them in for the long haul. Undoubtedly, parts of the mechanics need further explanation and plenty of bugs need addressing. Regardless, it’s amazing the depth and quality this indie studio has ardently delivered. Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a sure critical hit.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 27, 2021

Solasta: Crown of the Magister tries to be the most authentic D&D adaptation in the video game form and it achieves that in spades. The whole thing may seem a little bit on the cliché and conservative side of RPG design but all the parts have been put together in such a good way that this adventure becomes quite thrilling to go through.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 26, 2021

Solasta is a fantastic D&D experience and I recommend all fans of the 5th edition to give it a shot. Though it may not impress visually, the gameplay will captivate fans especially since the developers enhanced it in a very imaginative way. If you're looking for a bit more D&D in your life, this is the way.

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