The Spell Brigade

Screen HypeErin Mackenzie

8.5/10

At £8.50, TheSpell Brigade is an absolute steal. Significantly less than the cost of a single night out and infinitely more hours with your mates. Alternatively, forge your own path and prepare to make endless hordes quiver before your magical might!

GameGrinDylan Pamintuan

8/10

The Spell Brigade is just a good bullet heaven that can be enjoyed by yourself, but especially with friends. With incredible spells, tons of enemies, plenty to unlock, and potentially lots of friendly fire, I recommend giving this game a shot.

Try Hard GuidesErik Hodges

8/10

The Spell Brigade is excellence in the survivors-like genre, offering players a chance to partake in some whacky, chaotic co-op wizardry. While designed for online play, solo players can still appreciate the title, though they may find progression to be a slower grind overall.

GameSpewKim Snaith

5/10

The Spell Brigade doesn't do anything wrong, but it also doesn't do anything to make itself stand out in a sea of survivors-like games. Its gameplay isn't all that exciting, its art and sound design is ho-hum, and any meaningful upgrades take far too long to unlock. There are plenty of other games in the genre that are far more rewarding to play.

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

The Spell Brigade is an intense, addictive take on the “Survivors-like” genre that succeeds by leaning into the chaotic fun of team cooperation. While it can be enjoyed solo, it is at its absolute best when played with a full squad of friends, arguing over who accidentally nuked whom. That said, there are only eighteen different enemy types, but their constant threat, the additional objectives, and the inventive progression system make every run feel distinct and dangerously unpredictable. With the version 1.0 update adding significant endgame content and a refined rank-reset system, The S…