The Thaumaturge is an adventure/RPG game by Fool's Theory. Your adventures unfold in a Warsaw of two faces, a reflection of the country's subjugation to the Russian Empire. Discover a story that blends combat and investigation, set against a captivating narrative, in 19th-century Poland.

A fantastic adventure/investigation game set in 19th-century Poland and Russia, blended with fantasy folklore.

There's plenty to read to build atmosphere and advance the investigations: a great feature is that each document you find grants XP to keep you motivated.

The cases resolve themselves once you've found everything and have the required levels in the four Thaumaturgy branches to uncover clues. However, you can still make mistakes and accuse innocent people if you rush things.

The atmosphere is very well done, somewhere between Call of Cthulhu and Sherlock Holmes, with a touch of The Witcher for the investigations into the fantastical creatures that influence humans.

The gameplay is simple: you walk, read everything you find, and talk to lots of NPCs.

There are a few optional collectibles to find after the prologue (sketches, magazines, clothing, "tourist" viewpoints, slides).

There are also some turn-based battles, quite strategic (on "challenge" difficulty: the most interesting, the slightest mistake is fatal).

The combat gameplay evolves significantly as you level up, since each thaumaturgical power unlocks a new ability. Very enjoyable. Many are optional: you can avoid conflict by talking or simply stay away from areas where a fight might start.

A real gem that I highly recommend.

Enjoy the game!

17/20