Disney Magic Kingdoms

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Disney Magic Kingdoms is a simulation game that allows players to create their own magical Disney park, filled with beloved characters and attractions. With an intriguing story, good gameplay, masterful visuals, and good music, it provides an enjoyable experience. However, the game is very grinding, contains frequent ads, and has several bugs, which can be frustrating for players. Overall, it's a fun and immersive game for Disney fans, but it has some issues that need to be addressed.

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story122 positive mentions

monetization418 negative mentions

The graphics and animations are beautiful and engaging, capturing the essence of Disney.
The game offers a wide variety of characters and attractions, making it enjoyable for Disney fans.
The game has a fun and nostalgic storyline that appeals to both children and adults.

The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Recent updates have introduced a character limit, restricting players from using all their unlocked characters.
The drop rates for tokens and items are frustratingly low, leading to long wait times and making it hard to complete quests.

story
599 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
75%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging narratives and a variety of beloved Disney characters. However, players frequently express frustration over the lengthy quest times and the necessity of spending real money to progress, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Many reviews highlight that while the storyline is entertaining, the grind to complete quests and unlock characters often feels tedious and overly reliant on in-game purchases.
- “I love the game because it is a lot of the characters from Disney and it has a very good plot to the story.”
- “The story is great, and I can make my own magic kingdom.”
- “I love the various storylines and quests that make the game fun and interesting.”
- “The same boring, worn playstyle only Disneyfied by the tangential storylines of copyrighted characters are not enough for me to care about getting my account back.”
- “It's a decent game and fun to unlock characters, but if you want to get anywhere with storylines, be prepared to either spend an insane amount of real money or have it take forever.”
- “You can't get past the first couple of characters before your quest board is overloaded with 'pay for this character to continue' quests and you're simply stuck.”
monetization
485 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
11%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming increase in intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and often lead to crashes. Many players feel that the game has shifted towards a "cash grab" model, with excessive in-app purchases required to progress, making it frustrating for those who prefer a free-to-play experience. While some users acknowledge the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and nature of the ads have diminished their overall enjoyment, leading to a decline in ratings and increased frustration.
- “I understand you have to make money, but this game has fallen into the classic 'restrict progression as much as possible in order to manipulate players into shoveling money our way via microtransactions to accelerate progress' kind of game.”
- “I love how easy it is to progress in the game without needing to make in-game purchases.”
- “In-game purchases make for feasible challenges and quicker gameplay, but are not required.”
- “The game was fun, but now it's just a cash grab and nearly impossible to play without spending lots of money.”
- “I used to love this game, but the amount of forced ads is ridiculous.”
- “It's clear they want you to pay, but in-app purchase prices are ridiculously expensive.”
graphics
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
24%
3%
The graphics in this game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and vibrant colors, making it visually appealing, especially for Disney fans. Many users highlight the impressive character designs and animations, although some mention issues with lag and loading times that detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered top-notch, there are concerns about the game's reliance on microtransactions, which can overshadow the enjoyment of its visual elements.
- “The graphics are truly amazing.”
- “Great fun for a Disney fan, loving the insane amount of detail they put into the visuals, sound, and characters.”
- “The graphics and attention to detail are amazing.”
- “The graphics are not up to par for today's games.”
- “I just downloaded this game and the graphics are horrible 😩 and it's like nonsense to play it, trust me!”
- “It's cute and all but the graphics are really bad :/”
stability
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during quests, problems with loading screens, and loss of progress, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Despite the game's enjoyable content, the persistent technical problems have resulted in a decline in user ratings and overall enjoyment.
- “No glitches that I've experienced, that others have.”
- “It’s fun; there are no glitches for now, but some quests are 1 or 2 hours long. Not all of them, so you should download it.”
- “And it works great; no glitches.”
- “I've attempted to use in-game support chat and never got a reply even after 2 weeks and continuous checking in and opening a second ticket. I deleted and reinstalled twice, but the game freezes on sending Mickey on a quest very early into the game.”
- “Super disappointed, the app says it's compatible with my phone, but no matter how many times I try to play it, I cannot get it to load, and it always freezes after accepting policies.”
- “Game freezes and crashes all the time.”
gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
10%
Gameplay reviews highlight a significant decline in quality due to recent updates, with many players expressing frustration over increased monetization, tedious mechanics, and a reliance on microtransactions. While some appreciate the graphics and initial fun, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, citing issues like slow progression, excessive ads, and a lack of engaging content. Long-time players feel particularly alienated by changes that prioritize profit over player experience, leading to a grind that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “Fun Disney world building with smooth graphics and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay and storylines are amazing, fun, and addictive.”
- “Awesome gameplay.... it's really amazing and the characters present in this game are simply awesome and realistic.”
- “Many of the 'quality of life' changes being made are being presented as making gameplay easier, but they are just making it so you have to spend money to unlock the characters/costumes.”
- “The recent happiness changes have resulted in tedious compulsory tasks rather than exciting gameplay.”
- “The new system makes it significantly more difficult to earn character tokens, leading to a stagnant gameplay experience.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and enjoyable qualities, effectively capturing the essence of Disney. However, players have reported various bugs affecting the audio, such as music stopping or overlapping during character introductions and gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, technical issues detract from its consistency.
- “Love the music as always!”
- “The background music chills me out.”
- “Beautiful music from all the Disney movies!”
- “I do not hear the voices they make anymore; I only hear music and tap sounds, but the voices of characters and the sounds they make are gone.”
- “Sometimes when you get a new character, the music stops and the character just magically appears, and then the music starts. Sometimes it's the other way around; the character freezes and the music keeps going.”
- “The game is running slower and the music sounds warped, like it's playing in a lower key.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, often requiring excessive time and effort to progress. Many feel that the game has shifted from enjoyable gameplay to a grind-heavy experience, with frequent interruptions from ads and a reliance on in-game purchases to advance. Overall, while some enjoy the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “Collecting characters isn't that tedious.”
- “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding process allows me to explore different strategies.”
- “The game has become unbearably tedious.”
- “I have been grinding for 2+ years and have virtually gotten nowhere.”
- “Events are tedious and they require you to log in every two hours for days on end just to complete them and you will potentially be required to lose sleep as well.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
13%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly due to the charming Disney characters and whimsical storylines. Despite some frustrations with microtransactions and bugs, many users still express a lighthearted enjoyment, highlighting the game's appeal to both children and adults. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a fun experience for players.
- “This game has become such a cash grab it's not even funny.”
- “Dozens of Disney characters, funny story, nice graphics and beautiful music.”
- “Disney Magic Kingdoms is so funny and so magical!”
- “It's supposed to be funny, not stressful. You can't complete any event without spending money.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making the game more tedious than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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43%
Players have reported significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Many suggest that the game could benefit from better optimization, particularly for specific devices, and propose the addition of multiple maps to alleviate performance constraints. Despite these concerns, players express a strong affection for the game and hope for timely fixes.
- “Other than the performance issues, the game is great.”
- “My only complaint keeping it from a 5 is that both my current phone and past phone have had performance issues.”
- “Game needs to be optimized... I'm using the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.”
- “Not optimized for your particular device! I saw nothing!”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive character designs and animations, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the engaging storylines and quests, though some express a desire for a greater variety of characters to enhance the overall character development.
- “The game has awesome character designs and brilliant animations for both the characters and the attractions.”
- “The character designs and quests are amazing!”
- “It has really fun gameplay and an amazing storyline; I just wish it had more characters because all the character designs are great and I think we need more of them.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
40%
Reviews highlight a mixed emotional response to the game, with some players finding it wholesome and enjoyable for family play, while others criticize its lack of a compelling storyline and emotional depth, describing it as a cash grab with minimal emotional payoff.
- “Gotta be honest, I've been playing this game for a few minutes, and it's just so wholesome.”
- “This is a fun and wholesome game my kids and I can all enjoy playing together.”
- “The storyline is boring and unclear, making it hard to connect emotionally with the characters.”
- “Only die-hard Disney fans might find something to enjoy, but even then, it's just one event out of five.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that Disney Tsum Tsum offers significant replayability and enjoyment, often citing it as the best Disney game in terms of value and fun without requiring additional spending.
- “Disney Tsum Tsum is still the best Disney game with the most replay value and fun, and I never have to spend any money!”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes its replay value.”
- “After completing the main story, I found myself with no desire to revisit the game. The experience felt too linear and predictable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting its perfect blend of shape and character that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- “Every detail contributes to an atmosphere that feels both alive and haunting.”