Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms

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Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by The House of Fables and was released on March 22, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms" is Johnny Grasic's story-driven role-playing game set in a fantasy world with five distinct kingdoms. As Johnny, you wield divine magic and uncover a prophecy threatening your world's existence. Your choices affect the narrative, leading to multiple endings in this captivating, beautifully illustrated RPG.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

story30 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating story that keeps players engaged.
The hidden object scenes and puzzles are enjoyable, providing a good mix of challenge and fun.
The game has a nice atmosphere with decent sound design and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is quite short, taking only about 3-4 hours to complete, and lacks a bonus chapter.
Some puzzles can feel overly simple or repetitive, which may not satisfy more experienced players.
The voice acting, particularly for the protagonist's son, can be annoying and detracts from the immersion.

story
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
65%
5%
The story of "Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms" revolves around Gillian, a mother on a quest to rescue her kidnapped son, Nevin, from a mysterious knight, blending elements of magic and adventure. While the narrative features familiar tropes and predictable twists, it is presented through engaging visuals and emotional music, making it appealing to fans of the genre despite some pacing issues and clichés. Overall, the storytelling is considered decent but not groundbreaking, with some players finding it more suitable for a younger audience.
- “Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms is a captivating hidden object adventure developed by the House of Fables and published by Artifex Mundi, offering players an intricate blend of mystery, magic, and immersive storytelling.”
- “The story unfolds gradually through beautifully illustrated scenes and character interactions, allowing players to piece together the narrative while becoming emotionally invested in Gillian’s journey.”
- “Overall, Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms delivers a compelling and atmospheric adventure that blends emotional storytelling with thoughtfully designed puzzles and hidden object gameplay.”
- “The writing is terrible; it seems to have been badly translated, and the rationale for in-game events is so bad you'll be left going 'what?', 'why?' and 'did that really happen?' every time some plot point happens.”
- “The story is so cliché that you see the 'twist' coming from the very beginning of the game.”
- “The story wasn't very engaging, badly acted, and I really couldn't care less about the curse thing; I wanted to feel involved in a heroine trying to recover her son, but really... there are better stories out there.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and attention to detail, particularly in the artwork and environments, which enhance the visual storytelling and exploration experience. However, some users noted issues with character animations and a lack of resolution options, leading to mixed feelings about the overall quality. While the visuals are considered good, particularly for hidden object games, there are inconsistencies, especially in cutscenes and character designs.
- “This careful attention to visual storytelling makes exploration both engaging and aesthetically satisfying.”
- “The aesthetics of the town and castle levels as well as some costumes are really beautiful, even compared to fantasy masterpieces such as Elder Scrolls and Witcher.”
- “I found the hidden object scenes did a really good job of good graphics and enough objects strewn out in the picture that it wasn't always easy to find everything quickly.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Generally the graphics look fine, but the cutscenes are weak.”
- “Mediocre/meh: graphics, hidden object scenes, puzzles, music.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay in "Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms" primarily revolves around hidden object challenges and puzzle-solving, set within visually rich environments. While the game features engaging storytelling and some innovative mechanics, such as magic scrolls, it suffers from a lack of originality and pacing issues, with many players noting its brevity and limited replay value. Overall, it offers a familiar experience for fans of the genre, though it may not stand out among other hidden object games.
- “The gameplay in Divided Kingdoms focuses primarily on hidden object challenges, tasking players with locating items cleverly integrated into richly detailed environments.”
- “Overall, Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms delivers a compelling and atmospheric adventure that blends emotional storytelling with thoughtfully designed puzzles and hidden object gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics have you utilize your visual skills along with a system to cast spells on objects with the use of a scroll.”
- “My main objection to the gameplay is that there's a location we can only visit once, where the protagonist's kid has been taken, and clicking on the kid leaves the location behind.”
- “It's a merely okay hidden object game and very, very unoriginal in the gameplay.”
- “I don’t mind challenging puzzles that make me think, but some of these are just poorly conceived, slowing gameplay to a crawl and destroying any sense of momentum and pacing.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is generally described as haunting and evocative, effectively enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative. While some players appreciate the ambient sounds and fitting soundtrack, others find it mediocre and lacking standout pieces. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, though it may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The soundtrack is haunting and evocative, shifting in tone to match moments of tension, wonder, or introspection.”
- “Without dialogue-heavy exposition, music and ambient sounds carry much of the emotional weight, guiding players through the story and emphasizing key narrative beats.”
- “The music and sound effects are nice.”
- “Soundtrack is ok, but speaking of sounds, the voice acting is not that great to put it mildly; not the very worst, but still falls right below mediocre.”
- “Mediocre/meh: graphics, hidden object scenes, puzzles, music.”
- “Music of the game is alright, nothing special about it; I didn't find myself listening to any of them as they didn't stand out from the game itself.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The emotional aspect of "Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms" is highlighted by its gradual storytelling through visuals and sound, which fosters player investment in the protagonist Gillian's journey. While the game effectively uses music and ambiance to convey emotions, some players find the voice acting in key scenes to be lacking, and the overall narrative may not resonate with everyone.
- “The story unfolds gradually through beautifully illustrated scenes and character interactions, allowing players to piece together the narrative while becoming emotionally invested in Gillian’s journey.”
- “Without dialogue-heavy exposition, music and ambient sounds carry much of the emotional weight, guiding players through the story and emphasizing key narrative beats.”
- “Overall, Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms delivers a compelling and atmospheric adventure that blends emotional storytelling with thoughtfully designed puzzles and hidden object gameplay.”
- “The story felt incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the emotional depth lacking; it just didn't resonate with me.”
- “The characters were one-dimensional, making it hard to connect on an emotional level.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively creates a captivating atmosphere through its impressive visuals and emotional storytelling, enhancing the overall experience of the adventure. Players appreciate the blend of thoughtfully designed puzzles and hidden object gameplay that contribute to the immersive mood.
- “Visually, the game excels in establishing atmosphere and mood.”
- “Overall, Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms delivers a compelling and atmospheric adventure that blends emotional storytelling with thoughtfully designed puzzles and hidden object gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development is highlighted by impressive character designs and expressive animations that effectively convey emotions and personalities, enhancing the player's connection to the narrative. While the art and music are considered decent, the standout feature remains the engaging character designs.
- “Character designs are equally impressive, with expressive animations that convey emotion and personality, deepening the connection between the player and the narrative.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has low replayability, with users noting its short duration of approximately two hours and a lack of incentives to play again.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Way too short, around 2 hours of gameplay with no replay value.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of "Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its transition from a free mobile app to a paid release on Steam by the developers, Artifex Mundi.
- “Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a blatant cash grab by the mobile app developers, Artifex Mundi.”
- “The monetization strategy in this game feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a pay-to-win experience, where players are pressured to spend money to progress.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while "Mundi" features a decent albeit silly story, the gameplay involves significant grinding and backtracking, which can be tedious. However, successfully solving puzzles without hints adds a rewarding element to the experience.
- “Mundi, like all of their hog games, offers an adventure with a decent story, although it's fairly silly and somewhat stupid. There's no denying that a story lies behind all the grinding and backtracking you will do throughout the game.”
- “The game is filled with excessive grinding that makes progress feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the experience, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops, indicating that optimization may vary depending on system specifications. Overall, the game's performance can be inconsistent, suggesting that further updates may be needed to enhance stability across different hardware configurations.

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Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and kids themes.

Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms.

Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms was released on March 22, 2018.

Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms was developed by The House of Fables.

Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Chronicles of Magic: Divided Kingdoms is a single player game.

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