A Magical High School Girl

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A Magical High School Girl is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by illuCalab and was released on November 22, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"A Magical High School Girl" is an isometric, grid-based roguelike RPG with a unique twist. It features a reimagined HP and experience system, designed to be accessible for casual players, while still offering depth and complexity for roguelike veterans. The game includes a diverse range of systems, and allows players to discover and share spells, competing against each other in time attack mode.

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Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The spell naming system is unique and engaging, allowing players to create spells with effects based on their names.
The game features cute graphics and a charming aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
It offers a good level of challenge and replay value, with interesting mechanics that encourage experimentation.

The game lacks a robust story and character development, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
There are issues with controls, including a lack of key rebind options and occasional bugs that affect gameplay.
The game can become grindy and repetitive, especially in the later stages, which may deter some players.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The game's story is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and insufficient narrative scenes or dialogue to support its intriguing concepts. While some players appreciated the original ideas and enjoyed the ending, the overall execution left them feeling that the story did not deliver on its potential, resulting in a thin narrative experience.
- “I really enjoyed this game; usually, I prefer heavily story-based games or role-playing games in the fantasy genre, so I gave this one a try and I was surprised that I loved it.”
- “Because there are absolutely glimmers of brilliance in this game, with original ideas and a very interesting story concept.”
- “That is a compelling story idea in my opinion, and certainly an original setup for a roguelike-type title!”
- “This game's story is going to become my go-to example for a work that needed more love.”
- “But the story doesn't really deliver on any of these ideas and a lot of what's happening has to be inferred because there aren't much in the way of story scenes or dialogue.”
- “The story is very thin on the ground for such a great hook and it feels like they wrongly gave up on it.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its interesting mechanics, particularly the spellcraft system, which adds depth and engagement. While the controls are considered mediocre and the overall variety may be limited, the game offers solid and addictive gameplay, especially during boss fights that require strategic thinking. Overall, it presents a fun experience reminiscent of the Mystery Dungeon series, though some aspects may feel underdeveloped.
- “Very interesting gameplay and ideas, and they are executed pretty well even in English.”
- “Unexpected gem with addictive gameplay.”
- “The boss fights in this game are also, unusually for the genre, mechanically interesting and demand thinking out each turn.”
- “The controls and gameplay are quite simple, which is a plus in this instance.”
- “Key point: the gameplay is similar to the Fushigi no Dungeon (Mystery Dungeon) series.”
- “Controls are meh, but the gameplay is solid for what it is.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is generally criticized for its limited variety, featuring only one or two repetitive tracks. However, the ending credit theme, which is a vocal song, has received positive remarks, and some players have noted that the in-game music can be enjoyable.
- “The in-game music is awesome!”
- “The ending credit theme is a vocal song that sounds nice.”
- “The music only has one or two simple tracks that repeat constantly, making it quite dull, although the ending credit theme is a nice vocal song.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly limited, with only a couple of repetitive tracks that quickly become tiresome.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the music, leading to a monotonous experience throughout the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game initially engaging but note that it becomes increasingly grindy as they progress, particularly in the middle and end stages, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Sadly, the game gets kind of grindy towards the middle and end.”
- “This game is cute, and I only played one run up to the first boss, but it definitely feels more straightforward about the grinding than playing off your knowledge from previous runs.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the game offers significant replayability due to its increasing difficulty in later stages, encouraging multiple playthroughs to master the challenges.
- “This game gets deceptively hard later on, but it has a lot of replay value.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are described as cute, complementing its fun mechanics and engaging spellcraft system. Overall, they contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “A fun game with decent mechanics, an interesting spellcraft system, and cute graphics.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers express a desire for deeper character development, particularly highlighting a need for more exploration of Akari's character and backstory. Overall, there is a consensus that the game could benefit from more substantial growth and complexity in its characters.
- “I wanted to know not just more about them, but I wanted to see a lot more character development for Akari herself.”
- “The character development feels rushed and superficial, leaving me wanting more depth and backstory.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming anime aesthetic complemented by humorous dialogue, adding a lighthearted touch to its roguelike RPG experience.
- “An interesting roguelike RPG with a cutesy anime look to it, and some humorous dialogue for good measure.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The "absolute zero" ice spell is noted for its stability, effectively freezing targets without any reported issues or inconsistencies in performance. Users appreciate its reliability in gameplay, making it a dependable choice for strategic use.