Magic Stone Knights

About

Magic Stone Knights is a casual match-3 puzzle game that combines RPG elements, offering an interesting plot and spectacular visuals. Players battle enemies and bosses by matching magic stones to activate powerful attacks. With its spectacular game mechanics, the game provides an engaging and immersive experience for players of all ages.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features great character designs and enjoyable puzzle mechanics, making it fun to play.
Players appreciate the generous rewards and resources available, allowing for quick leveling of heroes.
The gameplay is smooth and engaging, with a variety of events and interesting characters.

Many players report issues with account bans for unclear reasons, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
The game suffers from poor optimization, including connectivity issues, crashes, and battery drain.
There are complaints about the monetization model being predatory, with high costs for in-game purchases and low gacha rates.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
24%
18%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a humorous narrative and a vibrant cast of characters that enhance the overall experience. While players appreciate the engaging storyline and appealing graphics, some express concerns about pacing and the lack of significant gameplay changes, which can lead to boredom over time. Overall, the story serves as a solid foundation for the game, though it may not be deeply gripping for all players.
- “I love this game so much, I love the story and the character selection, the game looks so alive as I progress through the story.”
- “Fun story with lots of different heroes!!!”
- “Good graphics, characters, and story line.”
- “The game was fun at first but then became boring too fast with the auto-play feature, and leveling the story is also slow. There's a lack of balance in the gacha system, with only 6 heroes available, which makes it broken if you pay for one or get lucky.”
- “I mean it's interesting, but after the tutorial phase, when going to the first mission, the game just doesn't display anything.”
- “No gameplay-changing events are happening, no new PvP or PvE content, guild raids and wars still have an unnecessary pause of multiple days, and there is still no friend list feature.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a variety of events, interesting characters, and enjoyable puzzle mechanics, particularly in a match-3 RPG format. However, players note some drawbacks, such as a lack of significant updates, an energy system, and a complicated user interface. Overall, the game is praised for its addictive nature, smooth mechanics, and appealing character designs.
- “Love the character designs and the simplicity of the gameplay.”
- “Variety of heroes is good, nice gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and satisfying 👍”
- “No gameplay changing events are happening, no new PvP or PvE, guild raids and wars still have an unnecessary pause between them of multiple days, still no friend list feature, summoning is still very rare because of limited resources, still no automatic story skipping.”
- “It's an idle game, with a puzzle mechanic.”
- “Finally, a match-3 RPG without building base mechanics!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
25%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style, character designs, and animations as "amazing" and "wonderful." However, some users criticize the generic elements and static images during battles, as well as the overwhelming presence of menus and purchase prompts that detract from the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are notable areas for improvement.
- “The art style is amazing.”
- “Beautiful characters and graphics.”
- “Graphics are wonderful and the gameplay is amazing.”
- “The art style is generic, with static character images during battles and a repetitive color and element scheme. While this alone might not be a dealbreaker, the overwhelming layers of notices and menus for purchasable packs and passes, many of which don't even display the correct costs, are frustrating.”
- “The graphics and overall quality of the game need significant improvement.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to pay for an ad-free experience. However, many criticize the high costs of in-game purchases, particularly the expensive battle passes and the perceived predatory nature of the grind required to progress, leading some to label it as a cash grab. Overall, while some players are willing to accept occasional purchases, the monetization model has raised concerns about fairness and accessibility.
- “I love the game, so I don't mind the occasional in-game purchases, but not even console games have battle passes that pricey.”
- “No ads jumping out at you to pay for something every 20 minutes.”
- “An option to remove ads really makes the game very worth playing!”
- “Incredibly shady, borderline illegal monetization.”
- “I get they need monetization, but the 1.0.0 update made it that one step too predatory grindy for me to enjoy.”
- “It looked good, but once I reached stage 13/30, the difficulty spikes incredibly and it's impossible to proceed without spending gems... another cash grab game, uninstalled.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game features impressive character designs and a well-implemented leveling system, enhancing the overall experience of its match-3 puzzle mechanics. While the gameplay may not be particularly original, the polished execution and appealing character aesthetics contribute positively to character development. Players appreciate the simplicity and quality of the character designs, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “As a match-3 puzzle game with RPG elements on mobile, this game is very well made with good puzzle combos, character designs, and level-up system.”
- “Love the character designs and the simplicity of the gameplay.”
- “The character designs are gorgeous, and it's the type of game I love to play.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express frustration with the excessive grinding in the game, particularly after the 1.0.0 update, which they feel has made the experience overly predatory and time-consuming. This aspect detracts from their overall enjoyment, as it demands a significant daily time investment.
- “I get they need monetization, but the 1.0.0 update made it feel too predatory and grindy for me to enjoy.”
- “It requires too much time on a daily basis for grinding, which is not my preference.”
- “My only two complaints are that the menu screens, in general, are a bit of a mess, and there is so much grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting issues such as lag, delays, and both battery and memory drain. Many feel that further improvements are necessary to enhance performance and overall user experience.
- “But it needs more optimization, and I experience battery drain.”
- “Optimization is horrible: lags, delays, battery drain, memory drain.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users highlighting its quality and suitability, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Many players appreciate the well-chosen tracks that enhance the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is very nicely chosen, and I am actually enjoying this game.”
- “It was a nice game, and the storyline is also nice.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny storyline and well-developed characters with diverse skills, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. Additionally, the graphics enhance the comedic elements, making the game visually appealing as well.
- “The characters have varied skills, the story is pretty funny, and the graphics are good.”