Magic Archery

About

"Magic Archery" is an incremental game where you train your archery skills by crafting and shooting targets to complete quests for gold and clout. Use your earnings to buy upgrades to improve your training and equipment, with a definite ending and no in-app purchases. Help mold the greatest archer and immerse yourself in this short and active experience.

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Play Modes

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

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,779 reviews

gameplay112 positive mentions

replayability8 negative mentions

gameplay
238 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
51%
2%
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging and intuitive mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual gamers. Players appreciate the relaxing, incremental nature of the game, which features a satisfying loop of upgrading and unlocking new elements within a concise playtime of about an hour. While many express a desire for additional content and mechanics, the overall experience is praised for its charm and addictive quality.
- “There is no fail state, no way to lose - instead, the fun and the stakes come from investigating the mechanics and pondering the most effective way to do what you want to do, whether that is to complete the game in record time or carefully bring your stats up to specific numbers.”
- “The progression flow is beautiful and the mechanics are intuitive.”
- “The overwhelmingly positive reviews are supported by the pure enticing gameplay that doesn't let you go until you 100% the game.”
- “Too bad it's about an hour of gameplay.”
- “Kinda wish there was a bit more content and maybe a prestige mechanic.”
- “The mechanics are nothing groundbreaking or new but it feels like a representation for everything that makes idle games fun (but limited to 1 hour).”
graphics
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which is both cute and visually appealing. Reviewers appreciate the retro aesthetic and the simplicity of the visuals, noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience without overwhelming the player. The art style is described as user-friendly and well-suited for the game's mechanics, contributing to a satisfying and enjoyable idle gaming experience.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the progression speed is perfect.”
- “The pixel graphics are very cute and the sound effects are well designed and match the actions.”
- “Everything was done right, beautiful retro graphics, perfect progress, that totally hooked me.”
- “The graphics are basic and the gameplay is automated after the first 5 minutes, but it is worth it.”
- “It's visuals are a balance between complex and simple while having a minimalistic style for menus and such.”
- “It has a retro feel to it with simple graphics, basic UI, and a straightforward concept.”
music
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable, relaxing, and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the charming soundtrack and sound effects, noting that they contribute to the game's cozy atmosphere. While some minor sound design issues were mentioned, the overall consensus is that the music significantly elevates the game's appeal.
- “Quick hour from start to finish with great music and incredibly straightforward mechanics.”
- “Relaxing soundtrack and easy controls!”
- “The soundtrack itself is worth more than the price, and you even get a game on top of it.”
- “I had some issues with the sound and music not being able to be turned off (was doing other stuff in the background).”
- “Nicely done, short, little, incremental archer game with magical graphics and music, which will entertain you for about an hour.”
- “The music doesn't get annoying and the arrow sounds were somewhat satisfying.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
7%
The game's story is minimal, with many players noting a lack of depth and narrative structure, often describing it as non-existent or very basic. While the gameplay mechanics and quest system are engaging, there is a strong desire for more content, including additional locations and side missions to enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, the game serves as a fun, casual experience but leaves players wanting a more developed narrative.
- “As a writer, this game gives me tons of ideas for a basic fantasy story.”
- “Better storyline than Bethesda's Starfield, also less buggy.”
- “Good game, amazing story, realistic graphics.”
- “Wow, I am surprised at how good this game is; there is no story, barely any gameplay besides clicking sometimes, but it was good.”
- “There really isn't much of a story here, and there really isn't any particular strategy needed to win, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing if you just want a little break from everything else.”
- “It could have used a storyline, but I'm quibbling.”
replayability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
57%
27%
Overall, the game offers limited replayability due to its straightforward progression and lack of diverse gameplay mechanics. While some players enjoy challenging themselves through speedrunning or optimizing their scores, many feel that the absence of features like customization or rebirth systems diminishes long-term engagement. However, its short playtime and free access make it a worthwhile experience for casual gamers.
- “Very fun little game, very much worth your time if you're bored and very replayable if you want to challenge yourself by not buying upgrades or even by speedrunning the game!”
- “Adds replayability in the form of using different strategies to beat your own fastest time.”
- “Nice idle game with a short set ending and things to min-max to increase replayability.”
- “Right now there aren't many different ways to play the game, the progression is the same from playthrough to playthrough, so the game doesn't get much replayability.”
- “There is very little replayability because the progression doesn't offer any room for build variety and it does feel lockstep.”
- “No replayability, not prestige levels, no customization, no achievement for speedrunners.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
Overall, players appreciate that the game offers a satisfying experience without the typical grind associated with similar titles. Many reviewers noted that they could complete the game in about an hour, enjoying smooth progression and engaging gameplay without feeling burdened by repetitive tasks. This makes it an ideal choice for casual play, allowing for enjoyment alongside other activities.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I was expecting to be grinding this game for weeks but was happily surprised to reach the ending screen in just an hour.”
- “It's a good solid hour of fun incremental gameplay that doesn't get grindy or overstay its welcome.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical elements, including amusing sound effects and colorful visuals that delight players. Many users find the concept of an archer rapidly improving yet still being comically inept at archery to be particularly funny, likening the experience to a humorous twist on the "cookie clicker" genre. Overall, players appreciate the game's quick pace and entertaining nature, making it enjoyable for those who like seeing amusing progressions.
- “Nice and quick game, good for the people who like seeing funny numbers go up.”
- “Cookie clicker with bow and arrows, short and funny!”
- “It is funny that an archer can get so much better in one hour, but still suck at archery.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The game is praised for its complete lack of monetization, featuring no in-app purchases, ads, or hidden microtransactions, making it entirely free to play. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward and enjoyable experience, while also noting the potential for future expansions that could introduce monetization.
- “Fun smol game and it is free without microtransactions!”
- “This is a neat little game, free and with no hidden microtransactions.”
- “Short and sweet, 100% free, no ads or microtransactions whatsoever.”
- “The setup and progression have a lot of potential for expansion, enough to justify future monetization.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The game is recognized for its depth in optimization, encouraging players to carefully consider their decisions and strategies. While it may initially appear simplistic, it offers significant potential for theorycrafting and mathematical optimization across various progression modes. However, some users have noted issues with optimization that may need addressing during gameplay.
- “It has several modes of progression that meld together nicely and have some fun mathy optimizations.”
- “It may seem stupid simple and numb at first, but when you realize the game is actually a trial of optimization, you really get into thinking about every decision.”
- “I could see this game getting theorycrafted and optimized.”
- “Around 1 hour long clicker, with a lot of potential optimization.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its gorgeous artwork and calm, artistic vibe, creating an engaging and immersive experience. While currently described as short and simple, players appreciate the balance of challenge and tranquility, expressing hope for future updates that could enhance its depth without compromising the existing atmosphere.
- “Currently short, and simple, yet very atmospheric.”
- “The artwork in the background is also really nice, and the general atmosphere is calm and artistic.”
- “I thought the reviews were exaggerating but this game is amazing; if this gets updated, the scaling, pacing, and atmosphere stay the same and it gets expanded to an almost infinite incremental game, this will easily become my favorite idle game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users noting it has fewer bugs and glitches compared to Bethesda's Starfield. Overall, players find it to be a smooth experience without significant technical issues.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express surprise at their deep emotional investment in a game that features simple graphics and mechanics, highlighting the unexpected depth and connection they feel despite the game's seemingly simplistic nature.
- “I never thought I'd be emotionally invested in pixels shooting circles.”