As a radical “Battlemage” wizard, you have no need for
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gauntlets before starting a match to shape your general
playstyle, as you’ll have their distinct abilities for the
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long-range ice missiles, or waves of toxic goo that
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giving you access to two elements at once. Spellbreak is
more of a third-person, competitive multiplayer, action-
RPG than a standard shooter. It reminds me of Smite’s
close-up, action-packed take on MOBAs.
Other gear includes health potions, belts that allow you
to equip shields, faster boots, and gauntlet upgrades.
The game does a great job of telling you whether the
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orb so your team can protect you as you open a
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grant access to another special ability—usually a new
movement option such as dashing, teleporting, or rising
up into the air. Even by default, characters have huge
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3 or a superhero movie. During one match, a teammate
created a continuous slick ice path for us to run faster
and escape the storm, a very cool, Iceman-esque move.
Spellbreak
(for PC)
PROS Engaging,
approachable take on
battle royale genre.
Creative magic
combat system.
Pretty, post-
apocalyptic fantasy
art style. Cross-play
multiplayer and
profiles carry over
across devices
CONS Forgettable
cosmetics.
Unengaging
progression system.
BOTTOM LINE
Spellbreak’s fast-
paced, high-flying,
explosive fantasy
combat makes for a
battle royale that
anyone can enjoy.