Typomagia
typing - free
by Jari Komppa (Sol::Games)
originally released 2009

Typomagia is tactical typing game requiring users to type quickly in order to conquer the enemy. In order to earn energy, players must type words correctly as they appear on the screen. To summon units, the player must type in the respective commands that are found in the left hand column. The game also features a tutorial mode for players to ease into the game mechanics. In addition, the game has a story mode and quick play with adjustable difficulty.

In terms of presentation, Typomagia has a clean interface with sharp effects. The units are pixelated creatures reminiscent of Nintendo's 8bit console. Typing, summoning, and battles all feature their own unique sound effects which can all be turned off from the options menu. The game also indicates to the player if they have typed a word wrong. The game can be played in both full screen or windowed.

Typomagia is a short, fun game that is sure to get even non-gamers interested. Although educational games have typically received poor reception from the gaming community, there are a handful of notable typing games: Mario Teaches Typing (well, I liked it) and Typing of the Dead. The indie game scene is great because gives births and revives genres of games that would otherwise not appear in the mainstream market due to the astronomical production costs. Typomagia has received quite a bit of attention from other blogs and game enthusiasts outside the indie community. If you haven't already checked it out, download it and give it a whirl. Its only 3 MB and takes up no resources while playing.

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