Magi Trials

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Magi Trials is a first-person puzzle-platformer game that takes place in a mystical world. As the "Candidate," players must harness magical abilities and solve increasingly complex puzzles to navigate through various trials. With a focus on exploration and skill development, players will encounter strange creatures, collect magical orbs, and unlock new abilities to progress through the game's challenging levels.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

story32 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a well-written and engaging story with interesting character dynamics.
The artwork is praised for its quality and style, enhancing the overall experience.
There are multiple endings and choices that can lead to different outcomes, adding replay value.

There is a significant imbalance in the endings, with only one or two being considered 'good', while most are sad or unsatisfying.
The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it lacks depth and character development.
Some players found the gameplay frustrating due to unclear choices and the need for trial and error to achieve desired endings.

story
67 mentions
48 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story of "Magi Trials" is generally well-received, praised for its interesting plot, character development, and darker themes compared to previous works. While some reviewers found it engaging and well-written, others felt it lacked depth and variety in choices, leading to a somewhat superficial experience. Overall, the narrative shows promise but leaves players wanting more in terms of length and complexity.
- “I love the story; it is very nice and surprisingly well written, and I love the art too.”
- “It's a great story, don't get me wrong; I loved it and how the worldbuilding and story was so in-depth compared to what I expected from having read Highschool Romance.”
- “The story was also an 8/10; the twists were well thought out and added great depth to the story and endings.”
- “Now since they’ve dropped the 'highschool romance' prefix altogether at the time of this review, I can stop comparing it to their previous works and break it down to what this visual novel really is: a work with a story and characters that has the potential to be really great and amazing, but instead plays it safe and ends up becoming something quite lackluster and superficial.”
- “The lack of time away from the plot (like the vacation with Hoshi in HSR, also mad that I couldn't spend summer break with Selina!) it would have been nice to spend time outside the school more than just a one-off outing.”
- “The separate branches you can do don't actually do much to change the story, overlapping with other parts of the game.”
graphics
20 mentions
45 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, with particular appreciation for the detailed facial expressions and overall aesthetic. Many reviewers highlight the artwork as a standout feature that enhances the storytelling experience, despite some critiques regarding the depth of the narrative and choices available. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I adore the artwork, and I especially love all of the care put into facial expressions.”
- “The art was a 9/10 for me because I love the somewhat cartoonish art style and the facial expressions they can create.”
- “The writing is sharp, and I adore the art style (as witnessed by my avatar) and it really helps to sell the atmosphere of the game itself.”
- “There was a lot I liked about this VN, from how the characters were written to the artwork, but the writing never goes all the way and never allows itself to take chances and risks.”
- “The art style is similar, and the 'boy masquerades as girl' thing is there, but that's about the end of it.”
- “Dark magic shenanigans seem to be par for the course for 'magic school' VNs, but slapping the high school romance name on this is in art style and story hook only.”
music
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it decent and fitting, others describe it as largely forgettable and occasionally mismatched with the scenes. However, many appreciate the overall style and note that the soundtrack is enjoyable enough to enhance the experience without being distracting. Overall, the music is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's atmosphere, though it may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The style is perfect, the music is just amazing; I could listen to it for hours on end.”
- “The music was also fantastic to listen to.”
- “During my time playing through it, I only ever heard 4 tracks played in loops that sometimes did not mesh well with the scene at hand, e.g. music being too upbeat for sad/serious scenes. There are no sound effects to speak of outside of UI button presses.”
- “Good CGs, largely forgettable but unobtrusive music.”
- “With this kind of medium, visual novels rely on music, artwork, and writing to convey a meaningful experience and story.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its funny dialogue, memorable characters, and a lighthearted, engaging premise. Many reviews note that the game offers a delightful mix of humor and heart, making for an enjoyable experience with multiple endings that enhance replayability. Overall, it is described as a charming and entertaining visual novel that successfully blends comedy with emotional moments.
- “A good, short visual novel with a lot of memorable characters and funny dialogue.”
- “Overall it was a good fun few hours for me delving into a well-planned and simple graphic novel with a hilarious premise.”
- “I just finished my first playthrough, and I can say it was heartwarming, funny, and dramatic.”
gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers extensive choices and multiple endings, providing a rich experience; however, some players find the randomness of decision-making frustrating, as it can lead to darker plot outcomes based on their selections.
- “There's so much gameplay here; there are tons of choices and multiple endings.”
- “This is not only annoying gameplay-wise, because you just end up selecting random choices and hoping that you picked enough to get it right this time, but the plot gets significantly darker if you pick some decisions and not others.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game elicits strong emotional responses through surprising endings and a blend of heartwarming, funny, and dramatic moments, making for a memorable experience.
- “A few surprising endings got me a little emotional.”
- “I just finished my first playthrough, and I can say it was heartwarming, funny, and dramatic.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with issues such as misattributed dialogue and incorrect images. While it falls short of the original in this regard, some users still find it worthwhile, especially if purchased on sale.
- “Not as good as the original, and pretty buggy (dialog attributed to the wrong character, wrong image displayed, etc.), but worth it if you can get it on sale.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by sharp writing and a distinctive art style, which together create an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “The writing is sharp, and I adore the art style (as witnessed by my avatar), which really helps to sell the atmosphere of the game itself.”
replayability
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is relatively short, but it offers some replay value that encourages players to revisit it.
- “The game offers multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices.”
- “With various character builds and strategies, each playthrough feels unique.”
- “It's somewhat short, but does have some replay value.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”