Academy of Magic: Lair of the Beast

About

Join the young magician Dennis and his freinds in this magical match-3 game, to save a kidnapped student from a monstrous beast.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Academy of Magic: Lair of the Beast screenshot

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is a relaxing Match 3 experience, allowing players to enjoy gameplay while multitasking, such as listening to audiobooks.
The graphics are well-drawn and suit the overall story, providing an enjoyable visual experience.
Players found the game fun and engaging, with a simple but enjoyable storyline that can be completed in a reasonable time.

The story is considered weak and uninspired, with unrelated tasks that detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of challenge due to the absence of time limits and the reliance on random chance rather than strategic planning.
Some players felt the game was too boring to enjoy fully, with mid-to-later levels artificially lengthened by requiring excessive collection of items.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this match-3 game is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with some players finding it enjoyable despite its flaws. It follows a familiar narrative arc reminiscent of Harry Potter, where a boy discovers his wizarding heritage and confronts evil. Overall, while the graphics complement the storyline, the plot itself is often criticized as being poorly executed.
- “I personally liked this trilogy of match 3 games as there is a rather simple but enjoyable storyline to follow.”
- “The inspiration for this game seems to be Harry Potter, and the story is as simple as a boy becoming a wizard and defeating great evil.”
- “The graphics are well drawn and suit the overall story as Dennis discovers his heritage (just like Harry).”
- “The story is complete garbage though.”
- “The inspiration for this game seems to be Harry Potter, and the story is as simple as a boy becomes a wizard and defeats a great evil.”
- “This is with some idling and skipping the story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their artistic style, effectively complementing the narrative as Dennis uncovers his heritage. Reviewers find the visuals to be well-drawn and impressive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics are well drawn and suit the overall story as Dennis discovers his heritage (just like Harry).”
- “I really enjoyed the art style and the graphics were amazing.”
- “The graphics are poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and a choppy experience.”
- “The character models look outdated and lack detail, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the visual depth that modern games offer.”
music
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The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, with users describing it as "fine."