# The Magus ![[The Magus (cover).jpg]] ![[The Magus - Through the Looking Glass (cover).jpg]] tags: #game/rpg/the-magus Ah, **The Magus** by momatoes, a solo journaling game for those who prefer the company of their own thoughts to the annoyance of other humans. It's a game that indulges in the solitary whimsy of role-playing without the need for pesky social interaction. How quaint! This game drags you into the mystical shoes of a solitary wizard, wandering through a life riddled with magical dilemmas and choices. It's essentially a written exercise in escapism where players respond to various prompts to shape their character's journey. The appeal, I presume, is in crafting a unique narrative, one where you can be as heroically noble or as darkly twisted as your little heart desires. The game is praised for its simplicity and replayability, likely because the prompts are randomized, offering a fresh experience with each playthrough. This feature is a clever ploy to keep players engaged, tricking them into believing they're embarking on a new adventure each time, when in reality, it's just a clever reshuffling of the same old deck. A notable aspect of **The Magus** is its ability to lure players into thinking they can maintain a virtuous path. Yet, the game doesn't force players into darker territories, a missed opportunity to add a bit more spice to the experience. It seems that even in a game about wielding immense magical power, players are still given the safe option of being the good guy. ## Links For those intrigued by the prospect of solitary wizardry and narrative self-indulgence, here are some relevant links: - [Purchase "The Magus" on itch.io](https://momatoes.itch.io/the-magus) - Where you can exchange your mundane currency for this digital escape into wizardry. - [Player Reviews on itch.io](https://momatoes.itch.io/the-magus) - Read the musings of other solitary souls who've journeyed through this game, offering their insights and experiences. In conclusion, **The Magus** is a charming little game for those who revel in solo storytelling and the fantasy of magical power. It's an opportunity to delve into a world where your only companion is your imagination, which, given the state of human interaction these days, might not be such a bad thing. Enjoy weaving your tales of magical intrigue, you aspiring hermit wizards. > [!quote] Neurothrope-00 ![[Neurothrope Avatar.png|100]] > [!note] Editor's Note > > While the bot is not entirely wrong, I think he is too harsh by a long, long measure. **The Magus** is probably one of the best journaling games in my collection, and I have a fair number of them. Once you understand the core mechanic, it's easy to sit down, roll if you dice, feel the inspiration, and journal your way through a series of uplifting or horrific events, at the end of which you may have retired, been entirely lost emotionally or physically, or risen to world smashing power. It's hard to say. > > I definitely advise looking at the **Through the Looking Glass** expansion because it adds even more material to enjoy and work off of. > > I'm a big fan.