Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire

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Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Nitrome and was released on February 25, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire" is a drawing-based defense game where you pop balloons to defend a castle from invaders, using intuitive gesture recognition. The game features simple gameplay that's easy to pick up, with the goal of keeping enemies at bay for as long as possible. Collect coins to unlock new spells, such as slowing down time, turning enemies into frogs, or summoning a dragon, and compete with others through Game Center integration.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,452 reviews

graphics50 positive mentions

monetization81 negative mentions

The game has a fun mechanic that tests your reflexes and is very addictive.
The graphics and animations are charming, making the game visually appealing.
The game offers a unique gameplay experience that keeps players engaged.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs that can ruin the experience.
There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Some symbols are difficult to draw accurately, leading to unnecessary losses.

monetization
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt gameplay, with many reporting ads appearing after every match and even mid-game. While some players appreciate the option to pay to remove ads, they feel that the initial purchase should have eliminated ads entirely. Overall, the excessive and intrusive ads have led to a decline in enjoyment and playability, with many users expressing frustration over the game's shift towards a more aggressive monetization model.
- “It's got great graphics, music, and the few microtransactions it has are tiny (the most expensive one is $7.08!) Keep up the great work, Nitrome; I've been a fan for over a decade.”
- “I'm always concerned when I see that a free game has 'in-game purchases', but I'm here to say fret not... minus the evil denizens trying to have their way with your castle, you have nothing to worry about.”
- “But they had to be greedy and force endless ads on all their users instead.”
- “I bought the game to get rid of the ads, but it's still ruined by ads even after I did.”
- “Used to be such a good game, but then they got greedy and ruined it by putting hundreds of ads where I can't play more than one round in a row.”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after game over screens, which result in lost progress and scores. Many players experience glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as unresponsive menus and animation issues, making the game nearly unplayable at times. Despite its enjoyable concept and art style, the overwhelming number of bugs has led to a significant decline in user satisfaction.
- “No glitches, no problems.”
- “This game is awesome, no data loss, no glitches, nice.”
- “Changing my review from 5 to 3 stars because of the sudden glitch whenever the game ends; it just freezes.”
- “The game often freezes after a game over.”
- “Glitches ruin the game, making it nearly unplayable.”
graphics
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
28%
5%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the vibrant pixel art style and high-quality animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some players noted minor issues or wished for improvements, the consensus highlights the game's unique and charming visual appeal, characteristic of Nitrome's signature style. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “I'm such a big fan of Nitrome's pixel graphics and animations... makes all their games feel very alive and stand out from the competition.”
- “Love the vibrant colors and the graphics of this game.”
- “Unique gameplay, wonderful retro style graphics, plus you can change wizards which is very nice!”
- “The graphic is boring and so does the sound.”
- “Graphics are very bad.”
- “Graphics need some improvements.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
31%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, addictive nature, and appealing graphics, with many players enjoying the unique and simple execution. However, numerous reviews highlight significant issues with bugs, freezing, and distracting ads that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration. While the core gameplay is engaging, the repetitive nature and technical problems have left some players wanting more variety and stability.
- “The gameplay is simple yet addicting.”
- “Great gameplay, love the new symbols.”
- “Not only is the super fast-paced gameplay perfect for smartphones/tablets, but it is even more addicting than ever.”
- “The drawing mechanic works well for the most part, but there are several bugs that end up ruining the entire experience. The bugs I've experienced all make the game unplayable and force you to restart the game. One of them happens when you lose and makes you stuck before the game over screen; the other one happens at random when the screen is transitioning from a certain menu to another. Such bugs make the game stressful since you lose your progress.”
- “The ads are distracting during gameplay, and the game force closes after every round on my S9+.”
- “However, the gameplay eventually becomes repetitive, and the process of getting coins for new spells is slow and painful.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with many users describing it as funny, entertaining, and addictive. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, which enhance their overall enjoyment and make it a fun experience. However, some users have noted that certain advertisements can be inappropriate, slightly detracting from the humor.
- “It's actually kinda fun, funny, and interesting at the same time.”
- “Such a good game, funny and very addictive.”
- “This game is funny and I enjoy it very much!”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit vibes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some players have reported issues with the music stopping unexpectedly and expressed a desire for options to mute or disable it. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “And the music is really cool and fits perfectly with the gameplay in like a throwback to the 16-bit era.”
- “Infinite fun, simple concept, delightful graphics and delightful music!”
- “And the music is ridiculously good.”
- “Just one request... what is the source of the music of the game?”
- “With there was an option to mute the music, very annoying after a while.”
- “Just a tiny bit of problem: the music stops once you reach a score of 100+.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The optimization of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and good optimization, others experience significant lag and performance issues, particularly due to excessive ads. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Runs smoothly!”
- “Very good game with great optimization.”
- “Game performance is optimized.”
- “Too many ads affect the game performance.”
- “Game performance is not optimized.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable but note that it can become excessively grindy, especially at higher levels where grinding for upgrades is necessary for progression. While the zen mode offers a good opportunity for farming, issues like lag spikes and repetitive animations can detract from the experience. Suggestions for improving the grinding experience include increasing coin rewards and providing more opportunities for combos.
- “The game is fun, a little grindy at the higher levels but still worth playing; it's also a great time killer.”
- “...but the difficulty quickly ramps past reasonable levels, and grinding for upgrades is the only chance for advancement.”
- “There's has to be more of chance for combos; the coin system is annoying. There should be an option that if you let him steal your money and you pop him, it doubles your cash. That would be really helpful, and also maybe just up the amount of coins you get. It just gets annoying with all the grinding and waiting when most of the spells just slow things down but never increase that coin intake.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express significant emotional distress due to frustrating gameplay issues, such as random screen pauses and unresponsive controls, which detract from their overall experience. This frustration leads to feelings of anger and disappointment, highlighting the game's potential to evoke strong emotional reactions.
- “Next time I do the right shape and I don't get it and I die, I'm suing! Yeah, so it happened again, umm emotional distress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users express a desire for a more engaging story and additional gameplay modes, such as a hard mode or quest-based challenges, to enhance their experience. They appreciate the game's art style and suggest that incorporating a narrative element, possibly in a pixelated format, could attract more players.
- “I like your game's art even in the others. I want to ask you to make a pixelated game with a story; surely it will be a trend.”
- “However, I would like more quests or challenges of sorts, which can give me more purpose to play it.”
- “I do wish there was something extra like a hard mode, a story or level-based progress mode like a map and series of castles, and maybe a timer mode where you run against time and earn time by popping efficiently, while drops cut down time by 5 seconds.”
- “I like your game's art, but I want to ask you to make a pixelated game with a story; surely it will be a trend.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its limited replayability, with users expressing that it does not offer enough incentive to play through multiple times.
- “But this one lacks good replay value.”

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Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire is a action game with fantasy theme.

Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire was released on February 25, 2015.

Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire was developed by Nitrome.

Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire is a single player game.

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