Idle Wizard School

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Idle Wizard School is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Create the amazing wizard school ever! Become the greatest wizard in the world!

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,616 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

monetization203 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a fun wizarding theme that appeals to Harry Potter fans.
Players enjoy the optional ad system that rewards them with bonuses, making it less intrusive than other games.
The gameplay is engaging and can be addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.

Progression slows significantly after the initial stages, often requiring players to watch numerous ads to advance.
The game has a two-hour limit on offline earnings, which many players find frustrating and not truly 'idle'.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly when trying to watch ads for rewards, leading to a poor user experience.

monetization
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
4%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, with many players reporting that significant gameplay involves watching ads to progress. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads for rewards, the overwhelming consensus is that the game becomes tedious as players must watch numerous ads to advance, often leading to frustration due to ad glitches and crashes. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab, where the enjoyment diminishes as the necessity to watch ads increases.
- “It's not cash grabby.”
- “There's no microtransactions, which is a nice change of pace.”
- “There are no in-app purchases and not a single ad that pops up, easy to build from the start, 5/5”
- “It's fun for the first few worlds and after that you just sit watching ads over and over to try and make progress.”
- “The only way to make any real progress is to click on the dragon and watch ads.”
- “The game progression is literally just watching ads.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
20%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their cuteness and charm, appealing particularly to fans of whimsical art styles. While many users appreciate the simplicity and overall quality of the visuals, some criticize them as overly simplistic or poorly executed. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though there are calls for improvements in certain areas.
- “The graphics are adorable, the progression was entertaining.”
- “Enjoying this game, good graphics & game play as you would expect for an 'idle' occasional game.”
- “Great graphics, love the magic concept.”
- “Awfully simple graphics, yet terribly slow and jumpy.”
- “Since graphics on computers were invented, these two signs have always been the mark of a cheap, weak game made by lazy, cheap developers just looking to make a quick meal of their prey.”
- “Great game in my opinion, but as a fan of magic and wizards I'm kind of biased, but I will say it could be improved in graphics.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
53%
13%
The gameplay experience is largely overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, leading to frustration among players who feel that progress is heavily gated behind watching advertisements. While some users appreciate the game's mechanics and graphics, many express disappointment as gameplay becomes monotonous and slows significantly, often reducing it to a cycle of watching ads rather than engaging in actual play. Overall, the game offers enjoyable mechanics but suffers from a cash-grab design that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very addicting gameplay and a real joy to play.”
- “Good control, great gameplay and graphics!”
- “Gameplay is pretty good; typical of an idle game, but with some wizarding charm to it.”
- “Quite a lot of ads for very little to no gameplay.”
- “10% gameplay, 90% watching ads to make any feasible progress.”
- “Gameplay gets very monotonous and turns into watching ads to advance.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ambiance, contributing to a fun and addictive experience. However, players have reported issues with persistent audio that continues to play even when sound settings are turned off, leading to frustration. While the music is enjoyable, some users feel it could benefit from more variation and dynamic progression as gameplay evolves.
- “Amazing music, though I wish the music began simple then escalated as the school grew.”
- “Fun, addictive and incredible ambience with the music.”
- “Fantastic game, great music.”
- “Every single time I get one, the music loops over and over again, even after I exit the ad.”
- “Annoyed that I can't immediately turn off the music/sound.”
- “The game is still making noise when both sound and music are off in settings.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing, particularly when interacting with ads, which often leads to lost rewards and frustration. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game's stability is significantly hampered by these technical problems, making it unplayable for some. Despite these challenges, a few users still find enjoyment in the game, suggesting that stability issues may vary by device or user experience.
- “A nice fun little game! I seem to have had no glitches, but you do need to watch quite a few adverts, as with the other idle games.”
- “Only got it yesterday but I'm already addicted! I love it; it's easy to play and I haven't encountered any glitches so far. I've given it 4 stars just based on my experience in the first day.”
- “Unfortunately, due to how it crashes and freezes, it's unplayable!”
- “A lot of the ads I watch for a reward either take me to the loading screen, turn black, or freeze at the end, so I can't claim it.”
- “The app won't even let me in the game to play; every time I click it, it either closes itself immediately or freezes on the battlecry screen.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating its clever class names and descriptions, as well as its overall funny tone. Many users find the game to be entertaining and filled with amusing moments, contributing to its addictive nature. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Very addictive game, cute style and sense of humor in naming and descriptions of classes is clever as well.”
- “Super funny and easy.”
- “Very funny, I really like it!”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of narrative depth and meaningful quests. Many express a desire for a more engaging storyline, as the current structure feels padded and repetitive, leading to frustration with progression and paywalls. Overall, the feedback highlights a significant gap between player expectations for a rich story and the actual content provided.
- “I really like your style, will you design more story line?”
- “Id love it if there was a bit more storyline, or a bonus game where you can make some extra money/get some boosts without sitting through another coin master ad (please... t.t).”
- “It takes me a week to complete all the levels and missions, super addictive!”
- “No story line.”
- “Non-existent story after implying one exists; offline earning caps at 2 hours, upgrades are poorly balanced, you can't view flavor text for older lessons, and it shamelessly pads out the game length by making you go from the beginning on each island.”
- “I would love it if there was a bit more storyline, or a bonus game where you can make some extra money/get some boosts without sitting through another Coin Master ad.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, noting that after an initial enjoyable period, progress slows to a frustrating crawl. While the game's charming farming mechanics and lack of player raiding are appreciated, many feel that the excessive grinding detracts from the overall experience, with comparisons made to other grind-heavy titles.
- “I mean by the standards of idle games too, you progress fine for like 20 minutes and then it's just painfully, agonizingly slow grinding, which is a put-off and a pity since the game is otherwise very endearing.”
- “Basically just a direct reskin of Idle Grocery Store, which was a horrible, grindy mess.”
- “Made it to the 6th school; almost all progress has come to a grinding halt.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has potential with its charming design, but it suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a less smooth performance experience. Users suggest that improvements in optimization could enhance overall gameplay.
- “Cute game, but horribly optimized.”
- “A little bit of a performance enhancement to make the game feel smoother.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game lacking, as the idle mechanics lead to feelings of boredom due to insufficient progress when not actively engaged. This disconnect can diminish the overall emotional investment in the game.