Magic Survival

"Magic Survival" is a single-player Hack and Slash game with an intriguing story and fantastic gameplay. The game features excellent graphics, fantastic music, and a unique atmosphere, but can be very grinding and is full of bugs. Players must use various magic to wipe out infected spirits and survive in a world overrun by remnants of abused death magics. Despite its flaws, the game offers plenty of humor and is very replayable, making it a worthy addition to any ARPG fan's collection, although the annoying ads may be a turn-off for some.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay409 positive mentions

monetization681 negative mentions

Very fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of spells and artifacts to explore.
Minimal ads that are non-intrusive, only appearing after a run or for revives.
The game has a unique art style and atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can lag significantly after 20-30 minutes of play, making it difficult to continue.
Some English translations are unclear, leading to confusion about abilities and mechanics.
The recent update has made the game feel more grindy and less rewarding, with a focus on random class upgrades.

monetization
823 mentions
13 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that primarily appear after gameplay or for optional revives. However, some users express frustration over recent updates that have introduced forced ads and microtransactions, which they feel detract from the overall experience and progress they had previously made. While some players are willing to pay for ad removal and support the developers, others criticize the game for becoming a cash grab, particularly with the integration of more aggressive monetization tactics.
- “The in-app purchases are minimal, entirely optional, never pushed in your face, and extremely cheap for those that want to support the dev.”
- “Monetization is fine, definitely worth paying to disable ads if you enjoy it.”
- “This game is beautiful, almost no ads and no overpriced shop items.”
- “I feel that monetization would have gone better if it added something new rather than removing all the progress that was made and forcing us to buy it again or grind forever.”
- “You have turned the game into a pay to progress, added ads that weren't there before, and now are deleting our purchases and progression with each new update.”
- “The forced ads after each death made me quit.”
gameplay
751 mentions
54 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is widely praised for its simplicity and addictiveness, offering a satisfying blend of mechanics that allow for diverse strategies and replayability. Players appreciate the engaging combat, various character classes, and the depth provided by spell combinations, although some express concerns about repetitive elements and unclear mechanics due to translation issues. Overall, the game is seen as a solid roguelike experience with minimal intrusive ads, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- “It has such a great atmosphere and the gameplay and art both complement each other perfectly; it's very satisfying to mess around.”
- “Gameplay is fun, new, and inventive every playthrough.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet addictive, with an incredible amount of build variations, especially once you realize that spells can be combined.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive and the goals exceed reasonable intervals.”
- “The gameplay gets extremely repetitive, though.”
- “The gameplay can get a little stale at times but there's so many builds to use and so much to level up.”
graphics
431 mentions
56 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with many players praising its unique and charming art style, which is often described as simple yet effective. While some appreciate the minimalist and stylized visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, others have noted performance issues, such as lag and a lack of detail in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though there are calls for optimization and potential improvements in future updates.
- “I absolutely love the art style in this game.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet appealing.”
- “The art style is beautiful, the free-to-play aspects are incredibly well handled, and I feel like I could play this for 5 minutes or 5 hours and leave just as satisfied.”
- “The graphics are not high quality, enemy design is lame, storyline is weird and unfollowable.”
- “Unfortunately my phone begins to lag when enough spells and other entities are on screen and I haven't found any options to simplify graphics, so I don't know if it exists, the game is poorly optimized or my phone is more potato than I previously thought.”
- “Graphics aren't the most important part of a game for me, but this one was painful to look at.”
story
173 mentions
43 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing and engaging, with many players appreciating its integration into the gameplay, though some find it convoluted and difficult to follow due to translation issues. While the lore and backstory are seen as interesting, there are calls for more depth and clarity, as well as additional content to expand the narrative. Overall, the story adds a layer of enjoyment, but improvements in translation and elaboration are desired to enhance player understanding and immersion.
- “The story is intriguing, mostly because it is largely implied.”
- “Great gameplay, interesting story that doesn't ever get in the way of gameplay, meta progression is compelling but not needed to succeed as much as skill is.”
- “Amazing game, interesting and engaging story with simple, yet stylized and efficient graphics.”
- “The graphics are not high quality, enemy design is lame, storyline is weird and unfollowable.”
- “The story needs better translation... some of it makes no sense in English.”
- “Trying to understand the story is all but impossible.”
replayability
130 mentions
58 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptionally high replayability, with players praising its diverse character builds, skill variations, and engaging gameplay mechanics that encourage experimentation. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to remain entertaining even after extensive play, thanks to its depth and continuous updates that add new content. Overall, it is regarded as a solid choice for those seeking a game with near-infinite replay value and minimal intrusive ads.
- “Very fun, a decent amount to work for, well made, and has good replayability.”
- “Infinitely replayable, surprisingly complex, and aesthetically appealing.”
- “The game has a ton of replayability and a high skill ceiling and I see a bright future ahead.”
- “At first I was unsure of the replayable aspect of this game, then I found myself hours in. It can be a little repetitive, but the upgrade aspect where you have multiple different upgrades allows you to play in a plethora of different ways. Some updates and this game would be perfect.”
- “Despite the lack of levels, there's a lot of replayability thanks to the rogue-like upgrade system and all the different starting buff options.”
- “This game would be much more playable if the duration of a stage were halved and difficulty and player progression scaled appropriately.”
grinding
107 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The recent updates have significantly increased the grinding aspect of the game, leading to frustration among players who feel that the rewards do not justify the effort required. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, many find it excessive and tedious, especially when combined with random elements that hinder progress. Overall, the game is described as fun but overly grindy, with calls for adjustments to improve the balance between challenge and enjoyment.
- “Excellent risk-reward gameplay, in-depth, but not grindy. The classes unlock quickly enough, and then it becomes fine-tuning your class with research, which is a really fun way to keep it fresh without withholding class content to extend engagement.”
- “No tedious advertisements, and the replayability is very high.”
- “Ads aren't tedious and don't pop up frequently, which is great.”
- “The game is already grindy with the research, but the class mastery system takes grinding to a whole new level.”
- “Like most people, I am quite unhappy with the recent update; the game was a bit grindy but still okay, now it's just painfully grindy and slow to incentivize you to pay to skip.”
- “It's a real fun game, but other than playing a run and hoping for good RNG, it's just grinding for research points later in the game.”
music
91 mentions
33 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the quality and atmosphere of the soundtrack, there are significant complaints about the game interrupting or pausing background music from other apps. Some users express a desire for a wider variety of music tracks and the ability to customize or turn off the in-game music without affecting their own playlists. Overall, while the music is often described as beautiful and fitting, the inability to listen to personal music simultaneously detracts from the experience for many players.
- “The gameplay is simple and the music is quite relaxing.”
- “There's also a lot of reason to keep playing: collectibles, beating old scores, etc. also the music is just fantastic.”
- “The music themes in the main menu and especially the one before starting the game are beyond magical.”
- “I will delete a game in a second if it tries to kill my music.”
- “Would prefer it if the game didn't pause my music app.”
- “The thing that frustrated me is that it cuts out my background music like Spotify and Audio Mack.”
stability
85 mentions
5 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and crashing, particularly during intense gameplay moments or after extended play sessions. Many players experience issues with the game freezing upon reaching certain milestones, using specific skills, or when there are too many enemies on screen. While some users report minimal glitches, the overall consensus indicates that stability issues detract from an otherwise enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Easy to learn, easy to play, have had no glitches or problems.”
- “Gameplay is fun and bug-free for the most part.”
- “Excellent to pass time; in my experience, it has been bug-free.”
- “However, since the latest update, it seems that making gem purchases has corrupted my save; every time I try to load the game from Google Cloud, it freezes into a grey screen.”
- “A certain high level, the game freezes at some point during the big accumulated combination power outburst, then stops after a big explosion of a certain doomsday spell. The screen display turns white with a crack screen animation and suddenly stops or crashes. You'll be waiting and getting irritated or restarting the gameplay, but then it repeats crashing after a few explosions.”
- “At first, the game was incredibly fun, but then it started dropping its framerate, and I mean very often sub-1 fps, and usually, it just straight up freezes. Absolutely unacceptable, which is a real shame because I really enjoyed the game otherwise.”
optimization
55 mentions
31 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its initial performance and smooth gameplay, particularly on older devices. However, a significant number of users report severe lag and frame rate drops during late-game scenarios, especially after 25-30 minutes of play, indicating a need for further optimization to enhance stability and performance. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its optimization issues detract from the experience, particularly in more intense gameplay situations.
- “I could imagine this game being thoroughly geeked, as defeating the game seems to be a matter of very exact optimization.”
- “Perfectly optimized.”
- “Good game to kill some time with and well optimized for a mobile platform.”
- “But the game lags horribly; optimization has improved, but the lag breaks the game before half an hour.”
- “I'd give it 5 stars if it was better optimized - it feels like in late game (50+ minutes) the FPS drops and the damage fails to register on enemies sometimes, making it feel like you get robbed of your playthrough.”
- “Seems like it could be a decent game but is so poorly optimized it isn't worth your time at the moment.”
atmosphere
26 mentions
65 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, enhanced by a unique art style that ranges from scratchy hand-drawn aesthetics to Tim Burton-esque visuals. Players appreciate the dark, eerie ambiance and the lore that enriches the experience, although some express a desire for more complexity in gameplay elements. Overall, the combination of atmospheric music, engaging visuals, and a sense of mystery contributes to a compelling gaming experience.
- “It has such a great atmosphere and the gameplay and art both complement each other perfectly; it's very satisfying to mess around.”
- “Interesting game with a bleak, weird, and slightly grotesque atmosphere that backs up the basic, but enchanting graphics.”
- “The visuals are Tim Burton-esque and are the perfect atmosphere for this game.”
- “About the game, the art and the 'silence' of each phase create a dark atmosphere that introduces you to the history of a dead place, a stage of wars not being directly explained, just through short phases.”
- “Interesting game with a bleak, weird, and slightly grotesque atmosphere that complements the basic, but enchanting graphics.”
- “Art seems bad until you start playing, but you can appreciate the sketchy style that looks like a madman's drawing; it's way too fitting for the atmosphere.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable, particularly noting the funny translations and typos. However, some users feel that the recent updates have affected the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's balance between humor and gameplay difficulty. Overall, while the humor remains a highlight, it is accompanied by some frustrations related to gameplay changes.
- “The translation is funny but rough sometimes.”
- “Funny enough, this is the most simplistic rogue-like game I've played, but so far, this is the most enjoyable one right now.”
- “The typos are actually kind of funny.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a mix of emotional responses, with some players feeling a loss of empowerment due to reduced choices in abilities, while others find the game addictive and enjoyable despite its simplicity. The overall sentiment reflects a sense of warmth and appreciation for the developers, who have created a cozy experience amidst a landscape of cash-grabbing apps.
- “All reviews are true and heartfelt opinions.”
- “You dear developers made this sewage of cash grabbing apps so much more cozy and heartwarming with this game; I'd hug you if I could.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character designs and lore, highlighting their appeal within the game. However, there is a desire for deeper character development through additional artifacts, talent trees, and new character designs to enhance the overall experience.
- “I love the character designs and the lore.”
- “I love the game concept and character designs.”
- “It would be more awesome if you could add more character design options.”
- “Need more artifacts, talent tree skills, and I think new character designs.”