Gift of Parthax: A Wizard's Perilous Quest for Friendship

6/17/2026, 11:24:57 AM

Release date: 9/12/2018

Tags: #indie #adventure #action #2d #pixel-graphics #rpg

User Reviews

Score: 38%Mostly Negative
Review Count: 87 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 800
Global Price: $6.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 6/17/2026, 11:24:57 AM

Key highlight

Embark on a perilous quest as Arif, a wizard fighting to save his injured friend in a world where magic is outlawed. This indie action-adventure features pixel graphics, a compelling story, and full controller support.

Who this is for

Recommended for players who appreciate a story about a wizard fighting for a friend in a world where magic is forbidden. Ideal for those who enjoy pixel art aesthetics and gripping action-adventure gameplay.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 (or higher)

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GTX 660 or better / ATI 7950 or better

Comfortable play target

5,264 pts(~130% above spec of 4,049 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X5,247 pts GeForce GTX 760 Ti5,306 pts Radeon HD 89905,214 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Gift of Parthax plunges players into a desperate struggle for survival and friendship. You step into the shoes of Arif, a wizard clad in purple, who must navigate a world where magic is outlawed. After being captured by agents during an escape from the Kingdom of Duredyll, Arif and his companion Veleus find themselves imprisoned. The situation escalates when Veleus is sentenced to fight for his life in Atixa’s Grand Colosseum, a brutal arena overseen by the formidable mage Parthax. Veleus fights bravely but suffers severe injuries, leaving Arif with a singular, perilous mission: to win the champion's prize and save his friend.

Highlights

Indie Action-Adventure: Developed by Foldergeist Studios and published by Fulqrum Publishing, this title offers a compelling indie experience.
Story-Driven Quest: Follow Arif's journey as he battles against the odds to rescue his injured companion.
Full Controller Support: Enjoy seamless gameplay with full controller support, enhancing the immersive experience.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy narrative-driven action-adventure titles with a strong emphasis on character and a challenging quest. Fans of pixel graphics and indie games with a touch of RPG elements will find themselves drawn into Arif's plight.

Game Info

Gift of Parthax is a single-player action-adventure game featuring 2D pixel graphics. It was released on September 12, 2018, and supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Russian languages. The game also includes Steam Achievements and offers full controller support, with cloud saves available via Steam Cloud.