There are precious few games set in turn-of-the-century Warsaw, and it’s one of several aspects with which The Thaumaturge distinguishes itself from the pack. This historical dark fantasy RPG is the sophomore release from Polish studio Fool’s Theory, whose 2017 cyberpunk action-RPG Seven echoes the almost irresponsibly bold design decisions and ambitious intentions of their newest project. The Thaumaturge is a meaty, detailed exploration of Polish history and Western political progress, crafted around a worthy concept that is ultimately more interesting than just “Slavic Persona.”
