# Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements

> 2019 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q106142933](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106142933)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mage's_Initiation:_Reign_of_the_Elements)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mage-s-initiation-reign-of-the-elements

## Summary
Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements is a 2019 adventure video game developed by Himalaya Studios.

## Key Facts
- Developer and publisher: Himalaya Studios, a video game developer based in the United States with headquarters in Chandler.  
- Release date: January 30, 2019.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- Genre: adventure video game.  
- Funding: Crowdfunded via Kickstarter (project ID: 2112639455/mages-initiation-a-classic-sierra-style-adventure).  
- Software engine: Adventure Game Studio.  
- OpenCritic score: 62/100 (as of 2019-03-13).  
- Distribution: Digital via Steam.  

## FAQs
### Q: When was Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements released?
A: It was released on January 30, 2019.  
### Q: Who developed and published the game?
A: It was developed and published by Himalaya Studios, a U.S.-based video game developer.  
### Q: What platforms is the game available on?
A: The game is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
### Q: Was the game funded through crowdfunding?
A: Yes, it was funded through a Kickstarter campaign.  

## Why It Matters
Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements is significant as an indie adventure game that revived classic Sierra-style point-and-click mechanics, using the Adventure Game Studio engine to appeal to fans of retro adventure games. Its crowdfunding success (reaching 125,174 backers) highlights community support for indie titles in the adventure genre, and its release in 2019 contributed to the resurgence of classic adventure game styles in modern indie development.  

## Notable For
- Classic Sierra-style adventure game built with Adventure Game Studio.  
- Crowdfunded via Kickstarter with 125,174 backers.  
- Developed by Himalaya Studios, a U.S.-based indie developer.  

## Body
### Release and Publication
Mage's Initiation: Reign of the Elements was published on January 30, 2019, by Himalaya Studios, a video game developer based in the United States with headquarters in Chandler.  
### Platforms and Requirements
The game is available on three platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It requires the Adventure Game Studio software engine.  
### Genre and Classification
It is classified as an adventure video game, with the developer and publisher being the same entity (Himalaya Studios).  
### Funding and Distribution
The game was funded through a Kickstarter campaign (project ID: 2112639455/mages-initiation-a-classic-sierra-style-adventure) and distributed via digital platforms, primarily Steam.  
### Technical Details
The software engine used is Adventure Game Studio, and the game’s language of work and name is English.  

### Reviews and Reception
According to OpenCritic, the game received a score of 62/100 as of March 13, 2019, and a 29% "Critics Recommend" rate for the same period.  

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## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. OpenCritic
4. Online Games-Datenbank
5. [Source](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270610/Mages_Initiation_Reign_of_the_Elements/)
6. MobyGames
7. GameSpot
8. Q124398839
9. GamesMeter.nl
10. VGChartz