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Magic Touch: Wizard for Hire

83%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
86% User Score Based on 3,456 reviews

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"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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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,456 reviews
graphics50 positive mentions
monetization79 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and addictive, providing a unique gameplay experience that tests reflexes.
  • Great graphics and art style, making it visually appealing.
  • The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially after high scores, causing frustration.
  • Shape recognition can be inconsistent, leading to unfair deaths and loss of progress.
  • The presence of ads can be intrusive, disrupting the gameplay experience.
  • monetization
    83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay, including mid-game interruptions and frequent ads after each match. While some players appreciate the option to pay to remove ads, many feel that the aggressive ad placement and lag issues have severely diminished the game's enjoyment, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. Overall, the balance between monetization and user experience appears to be heavily skewed towards ad revenue, detracting from what was once a beloved game.

    • “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.”
    • “The game used to be good, until they made ads appear mid-game, resulting in horrible lag spikes.”
    • “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.”
    • “I used to love this game, but the amount of ads right now is ridiculous.”
  • graphics
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting the unique art style, vibrant colors, and high-quality pixel graphics that contribute to an engaging visual experience. While some reviews mention minor issues or a desire for improvements, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature that enhances the gameplay and sets the game apart from competitors.

    • “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.”
  • stability
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely compromised, with frequent freezing and crashing reported after game over screens, leading to lost progress and scores. Users have noted that bugs occur during gameplay, such as unresponsive menus and glitches that prevent the game from proceeding, making it nearly unplayable. Despite its enjoyable concept and art style, the overwhelming number of stability issues has led many players to express frustration and disappointment.

    • “No glitches, no problems.”
    • “This game is awesome, no data loss, no glitches, nice.”
    • “First of all, the game freezes almost every single game because you unleash a spell just before you lose, which makes the bug inevitable.”
    • “The game often freezes after a game over.”
    • “The gameplay was enjoyable, but there is a problem with every second game that I play, that when the game ends, it freezes and I could make symbols.”
  • gameplay
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, unique art style, and addictive nature, making it enjoyable for players. However, numerous users report significant bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience, such as freezing and crashing, which detract from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, some players find the gameplay repetitive over time and are frustrated by intrusive ads that interrupt their sessions.

    • “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

    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 that enhance their gaming experience, making it a nostalgic favorite from childhood. However, some users have noted that certain ads can be inappropriate, which slightly detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “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

    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 users have reported issues such as the music stopping unexpectedly and a desire for options to mute it. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it can become repetitive over time.

    • “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.”
    • “Please make it so you're able to disable the music and certain spells if wanted... other than that it's great.”
    • “I wish there was an option to mute the music; it becomes very annoying after a while.”
    • “Just a tiny bit of a problem: the music stops once you reach a score of 100+.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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's performance.”
    • “Game performance is not optimized.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game enjoyable but note that it can become excessively grindy, especially at higher levels where progression relies heavily on farming for upgrades. While the zen mode offers a more relaxed way to gather resources, issues like lag and repetitive animations can detract from the experience. Many users express a desire for improved coin rewards and more engaging mechanics to reduce the tedium of grinding.

    • “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. It just gets annoying with all the grinding and waiting when most of the spells just slow things down.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express significant emotional distress due to frustrating gameplay mechanics, particularly issues with unresponsive controls that disrupt their experience. This frustration leads to feelings of anger and disappointment, highlighting the game's potential to evoke strong negative emotions.

    • “Next time I do the right shape and I don't get it and I die, I'm suing. Yeah, so it happened again, yeah, umm emotional distress.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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

    Users generally feel that the game lacks strong replayability, indicating that it may not offer enough incentives or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “But this one lacks good replay value.”
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