Nine Parchments Reviews

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9 / 10
Dec 5, 2017

Nine Parchments is a game I've been looking forward to playing since it was announced by Fronzebyte, and I have to say that the wait has been worth it. I've been a fan of the Trine series, and enjoy playing Has Been Heroes on Switch (even more so after the massive recent update to that game!), and I'm happy to say that Nine Parchments is a solid and fun single-player/co-op release

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2018

Nine Parchments is a great twin-stick shooter style game – one of the best looking and most responsive you will find out there. The multiplayer is tonnes of fun both locally and online – although if you want to play it online be sure your friends buy a copy as well as the multiplayer was a little empty this morning. If you strive to collect all of the characters, variants and trophies then you are looking at a lot of time and effort – however, it's worth it as each time you defeat a boss you'll feel a rush of satisfaction and just want to carry on playing!

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8.4 / 10.0
Mar 8, 2018

Nine Parchments might not be the most complex experience, but it's certainly an enjoyable time.

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8.1 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2017

If you're looking for a cooperative twin-stick shooter then you can't do much better than Nine Parchments.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2018

After watching a quick video or two of Nine Parchments I instantly grabbed the review copy for some single player action on the Switch that I was desperately looking for. Coming in later, the multiplayer action was more fun than I could of hoped for. Spending at least a good 20 hours of playing the game in single player and roughly the same in multiplayer, there was more than enough time to experiment with the unique items and spells trying to figure out which would suit my tastes. Taking my time exploring through the beautiful scenery I am happy to share my thoughts on this co-op twin-stick magic based shooter. So here is my Nine Parchments review on the Nintendo Switch from Frozenbyte.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 12, 2018

Nine Parchments doesn't go out of its way to add anything new to the genre. It could actually do more by being less linear and freshen up enemy encounters. What it does do good, makes it fun, however. Dungeon crawling with friends makes for a great time especially when everyone has to work together and play off each other's strengths. Nine Parchments certainly meets the players expectations more than half the way, just not the full nine yards.

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7.9 / 10.0
Dec 17, 2017

With Nine Parchments, Frozenbyte managed to create something new and fresh, even if doesn't achieve excellence. It remains a decent title to pick up, with a fair difficulty, lots to unlock, a colorful universe and a beautiful soundtrack.

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7.8 / 10.0
Mar 16, 2018

Nine Parchments' playable ambition falls short of the artistic one, but it's a remarkable title and a must for dungeon crawler lovers.

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8 / 10
Dec 13, 2017

We had mixed feelings about our experience playing Nine Parchments.

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GameGrin
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2018

A game lovingly made by a studio with big ambition that, for the most part, succeeds. Single player and a lack of story are its downfall, but, none of that matters when you are adventuring with your friends and writing your own story!

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2017

All said there are many things I really like about Nine Parchments. I found that combat was far more engaging and difficult than the genre normally offers. Each skirmish, especially once you amp up the difficulty to Hard, will test both your planning and your skills as you try to pick apart the combination of enemies thrown at you. That said, for the most part getting through these challenges tends to be very weakly rewarded as the game’s loot system doesn’t ultimately have much to offer. As a whole I’d consider my experience with multiplayer to be a draw with the downsides of joining a group of people, and the chaos it can add, roughly coming out even with the upsides. Playing it solo is most definitely different than with a group though and I can see where people could settle on either as their preference. In the end it all makes for a game that is both compelling and, at times, frustrating but also very unique in its play style.

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7.3 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2017

Short but fun dungeon crawler made to be enjoyed by multiple friends but also works as a single player game.

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Geeks Under Grace
David Burdette
7.3 / 10.0
Dec 19, 2017

Nine Parchments may not be Hogwarts, but it is certainly a fun time. With up to four players, local co-op, and an army of spell variations you can enjoy yourself for hours. If you like Diablo, jump in for a few hours and before you know it, you’ll be spellbound!

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71 / 100
Dec 13, 2017

If you've got a crew you can recruit for retrieving all those missing spells, you're going to have a fabulous time.

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IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Dec 8, 2017

Nine Parchments' elemental magic action makes for a good co-op dungeon crawling experience. It's light on interesting loot, but big on whimsey and fast-moving action. If you plan on running through the campaign on your own, your run might be a little frustrating because you can't exploit every weakness, but having some friends join you on your quest evens the odds. But without the promise of exciting rewards for battling bosses, I soon ran out of reasons to replay.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2018

What Nine Parchments lacks in depth it makes up for in shameless whimsey and colourful charm.

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7 / 10.0
Feb 9, 2018

Nine Parchments is a very interesting take on a few genres blended together. If you've ever wanted a Harry Potter game but with a Diablo influence with some Magicka thrown in, Nine Parchments is the game for you. I'm a little hesitant to recommend it as a purchase for solo players but for playing with friends, this is a whole lot of fun.

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Feb 28, 2018

Nine Parchments features great gameplay and environments but the world feels limited.

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7 / 10
Dec 11, 2017

Nine Parchments is a game with an awful lot of potential; the combat is fun, the multiplayer co-op works a treat, and the gorgeous art creates a visually impressive world to explore. Repetition in the format and layout of levels - and the incredibly strange decision to delete your save data when wanting to switching between single player and co-op games - are unfortunate shortcomings, however. If you love your co-op adventure-type games, and especially if you like the sound of the light RPG elements, you may well get a good time from this game – just keep our warnings in mind.

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GamePro
Top Critic
70 / 100
Dec 22, 2017

The pretty magic adventure is quickly out of breath, because it lacks of creative peculiarities, but above all, on motivating elements.

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