Gift of Parthax is a top-down 2D action-arena game where you engage in wizardry war against monsters and myths, and sometimes against other wizards too. The game focuses on spell-casting and the mystic arts to aid you in gladiatorial combat instead of the typical sword and shield. The playable character goes by the name of Arif (don’t ask me how to pronounce that) who is forced to fight for his freedom, thanks to the dastardly Parthax. Not only that, but Arif must also find a way to save his friend, Veleus, who was cursed with an illness by the titular character. With only his smarts and mystical prowess to back him up, Arif must brave the mythical creatures that are also fighting for their own freedom.
The Microsoft Store is running a few deals this week on digital Xbox One games, including discounts on UFC 3, Madden NFL 20, Another World, and Gift of Parthax.
Marcus writes: "What we end up with in Gift of Parthax on Xbox One is a solid game that exists in this weird ground; never really fun enough to play and focus on specifically, but not frustrating or bad enough to cause irritation."
Gareth writes: "Harry Potter has done a lot of good for the public image of Wizards. In the good old days, we always thought of wizards as grey old men, with huge beards that hadn't seen a shampoo bottle, as they stumbled around dungeons holding onto huge staffs so they don't fall over. Magic now - mostly thanks to the scar-faced bespectacled boy wonder - is very cool with quick wand battles and interesting story arcs. The Gift of Parthax on Xbox One is hoping to go the way of our boy Harry, and wow the world with its magic battles."
I wish it was 3D.
Looks like they missed the mark on this one.
Seems okay, but also seems like a missed opportunity.