Ithya: Magic Studies

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Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 784 reviews

music219 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It includes useful productivity tools like a to-do list, pomodoro timer, and journaling features that help users stay organized and focused.
The game allows for customization of the character's room and outfits, providing a sense of progression and reward as players unlock new items and locations.

Some users find the interface clunky and not user-friendly, particularly when it comes to resizing the window and navigating between tasks.
The game has limited character customization options, which may disappoint players looking for more diversity in appearance.
There are occasional bugs and issues with the timer and task management features that can disrupt the user experience.

music
475 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Ithya: Magic Studies" is widely praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, providing a perfect backdrop for productivity and relaxation. Players appreciate the variety of soundtracks, which range from calming orchestral pieces to ambient nature sounds, enhancing the cozy atmosphere of the game. While some users desire more music options and the ability to create custom playlists, the overall sentiment is that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and effectiveness as a study aid.
- “The music is beautifully composed—some tracks feel warm and cozy, while others have an epic, adventurous feel.”
- “The music is fantastic — calming, immersive, and conducive to getting things done.”
- “The music is wonderful, and it is good to be able to support real artists, with no AI music.”
- “The biggest issue for me is that the music keeps glitching, which makes the game freeze, looping the last second of audio.”
- “Sadly, I don’t know why, the designer assumed we would be listening to the music soundtrack all day long; that is not the case.”
- “You are also limited to the game music and cannot load your own music.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, which creates a cozy and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the beautiful visuals and the ability to customize aesthetics, with many noting that the artwork and music work harmoniously to provide a soothing backdrop for productivity. While some minor issues with screen optimization were mentioned, the overall aesthetic appeal and attention to detail in the graphics have left a lasting positive impression on players.
- “The hand-drawn art style is a major strength, showcasing beautifully detailed scenes that shift between lush natural environments, candle-lit chambers, and ancient magical ruins.”
- “The artwork is absolutely gorgeous, and the animations are wonderful while not being distracting.”
- “The visuals are charming and relaxing.”
- “My only negative is that the artwork for the locations outside of the home don't fill out an ultra-wide monitor.”
- “What could be improved: this game needs to be optimized; for such simple graphics, and no need for high fps, I would expect it to require less computing resources than it currently uses.”
- “The character customization options are limited for now (just an overall outfit), and the graphic style is different.”
story
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The game's story is intricately woven into its quest system, allowing players to transform their real-life tasks into engaging quests, complete with XP rewards and a fantasy aesthetic. Users appreciate the customizable quest log and the immersive storytelling elements, which enhance the overall experience, although some express a desire for more organization options and historical tracking of completed quests. The combination of beautiful visuals, ambient music, and a narrative-driven interface makes the game appealing to fans of fantasy and productivity alike.
- “If you are a person who loves anything fantasy with good storytelling and stunning art, then this game is for you 📜🕯🗡🌊”
- “It’s like stepping into a storybook where you’re the student.”
- “The aesthetic is very nice, and the progression of unlocked scenes tells a story that's just barely detailed enough for you to be given something to think about as you go.”
- “Only points for suggestion would be that once quests (tasks) are completed, they get marked down in the journal, and that there was more historical data for quests/habits, as it seems to just be erased once you're complete with them or a new week is done.”
- “I would love the option to have more than 10 quests in each the main quest and side quest lists.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its enchanting and immersive qualities, featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a calming soundscape that enhances focus and productivity. Users appreciate the customizable settings that allow for a cozy and magical environment, making it an ideal backdrop for studying or creative work. Overall, the combination of visuals and music creates a serene atmosphere that inspires creativity and relaxation.
- “The soundscape is equally enchanting, with an original score that moves between lo-fi beats and soft orchestral melodies, enhancing the immersive atmosphere.”
- “Whether you prefer a candlelit desk under starry skies or a warm, rain-soaked afternoon in a forested library, the customization options let you immerse yourself in an atmosphere that encourages calm concentration.”
- “Beautiful hand-drawn art and calming atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere this game provides truly stands out.”
- “The art, music, and atmosphere always helps me focus and relax.”
- “It won’t make you a super focused master of your tasks, but may give you some fun enjoyment in the background, allowing your distracted thoughts to circle around the landscapes and atmosphere you need them to.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and ease, focusing on exploration and environmental interaction rather than complex puzzles. Players appreciate the rewarding mechanics that encourage studying and productivity, enhanced by features like home decoration and a to-do list system. While the game offers a relaxing atmosphere and beautiful visuals, some find it grindy due to level-locked locations, and there is potential for further expansion in certain mechanics like time of day and weather.
- “The game mechanics are rewarding and motivate you to study and explore, and being able to decorate your home with money you earn for using the focus app is a nice touch to give you a little lift on your breaks.”
- “The level mechanics and chill atmosphere have caused me to study just so I can have the game open.”
- “The 'game' mechanics are also a nice way of providing both a simple and brief distraction when needed, while also providing a visual representation of your productivity.”
- “It is a fairly easy mechanic without much puzzle; you just need to visit places and find them hidden in the environment.”
- “This game might be grindy for some as locations are locked by levels (needs gameplay hours to level up).”
- “The 'time of day' and 'weather' mechanics could be expanded upon.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming illustrations and serene atmosphere, which create a calming and cozy experience for players. Users report feeling motivated and determined to engage fully with the game, driven by its beautiful art, charming characters, and soothing music, all contributing to a refreshing sense of peace and fulfillment.
- “The beautiful art, the lovely landscapes, the charming characters, and even the adorable elementals all play into a serene and refreshing experience that genuinely made me feel at peace.”
- “The drawings and illustrations by Blue Turtle are heartwarming, calm, and cozy.”
- “Awesome atmosphere, touching illustrations, good music for work.”
monetization
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Users appreciate the monetization model as it allows them to enjoy ad-free access to music and ambient sounds, enhancing their experience without interruptions. Many express a willingness to support the creators financially to avoid disruptive ads, particularly after negative experiences with ad breaks on platforms like YouTube. Overall, the direct support model is seen as a positive way to enjoy content seamlessly.
- “After YouTube started putting ads throughout longer videos, I sadly stopped watching the channel as the ad breaks totally broke the vibe, so I jumped on the chance to be able to support your content directly.”
- “You mean, I get to listen to your wonderful lo-fi music and get lost in the beautiful art; mesmerized so completely without fear of ads popping up to disrupt me?”
- “The music continues to be wonderful and without the ads from YouTube.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be a helpful distraction during tedious tasks like studying for exams, some feel it becomes tedious due to level-locked locations that require significant gameplay hours to progress.
- “This game might be grindy for some as locations are locked by levels, requiring gameplay hours to level up.”
- “The main way of grinding XP is different for each game.”
- “This game got me through the tedious work of preparing for the bar exam.”
stability
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Overall, users report that while there were initial glitches on Mac, these have been addressed in recent updates. However, some still experience minor bugs, particularly with the auto-population feature from their day to the calendar.
- “This latest update was great for increased productivity, but just a heads up that the auto-population from my day to the calendar is a little buggy.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its impressive art and music, with continual upgrades to productivity tools enhancing overall performance. Users report that it runs smoothly and effectively creates an immersive atmosphere.
- “The art and music are incredible, and the productivity tools have been continually upgraded and optimized over time.”
- “It runs smoothly, is beautiful, and adds ambient and musical atmosphere in a perfect way.”
humor
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting the presence of quirky spirits and a variety of unlockable locations that contribute to its comedic charm.
- “There are about 30 locations to unlock, and a couple more funny spirits in addition to the weird cuties I've already found.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends quirky humor with its gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”