I want to like it, but it's just boring.
The scaling is wrong, so leveling feels inconsequential despite how much time you put into it.
Because even basic enemies take so long to kill after a few rounds, they build up too quickly.
Combine with the ranged projectile speed being too high for the amount of enemies and limited space, it really just ends up being frustrating if you manage to overcome the boredem.
It's too bad, because the spell-building mechanic is really cool.

With some active development this could be good, but as it is the money isn't worth it.

A difficult hoard survival game with alright graphics and unique spell crafting systems. I bought it specifically for negative reviews saying it was too hard. That's the genre. and I like how you have to balance your board arrangement to optimize your spells and wand bonuses. I've logged several hours and made it to the final boss of zone one, but I build for close ranged AoE flurry damage and I got smoked in a long range caster fight. I think the only issue is tracking on ranged units is too sensitive, once multiple ones enter the field they they can all snipe you with five shots at the exact time and location you come out of a dash. And since invuln only lasts once, you're still taking 3 of those 5 hits even though you dashed to get away with them.
I would like to see more spell variety and upgrade paths. Also RNG hates me, so maybe ways to upgrade global spell trigger percentages and essence gain would help players manage later stages with more finesse.