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CodeSpells

When we were young, wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore struck a chord in our minds. We spent hours pretending to be wizards and casting epic imaginary spells. Now, we want to bring that kind of creative…

5 August 2015

CodeSpells is an adventure developed by ThoughtSTEM, released 5 August 2015 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What CodeSpells is

CodeSpells is an adventure game developed by ThoughtSTEM and released in 2015. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

When we were young, wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore struck a chord in our minds. We spent hours pretending to be wizards and casting epic imaginary spells. Now, we want to bring that kind of creative freedom to video games. Instead of giving the player pre-packaged spells, CodeSpells allows you to craft your own magical spells. It's the ultimate spellcrafting sandbox. What makes it all possible is code. The game provides a coding interface where you can specify exactly what your spells will do. This interface is intuitive enough for individuals (young and old) who have never coded before. But skilled coders will also enjoy using their coding skills in new and creative ways! Even…
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How it plays

Its themes are action and educational. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

CodeSpells launched on 5 August 2015, within three weeks of Until Dawn, Dishonored Definitive Edition, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

Released around the same time: Until Dawn, Dishonored Definitive Edition, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

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When did CodeSpells come out?
CodeSpells was released on 5 August 2015 for Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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