Magic Trick

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Magic Trick is a single player open world sport game. It was developed by Alex Arancibia and was released on May 14, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

You play as the new Wiz-Kid in town, who can perform magic using combos of skating tricks! Use your magical skateboard to explore the whimsical city, find collectible cards, and socialize with your wacky new neighbors!

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a charming world with cute characters and a wholesome atmosphere, making it a delightful experience.
Skating mechanics combined with magic abilities create a fun and unique gameplay concept that many players enjoy.
The representation of LGBTQIA+ themes and the engaging story add depth to the game, making it feel inclusive and relatable.

The controls are often described as floaty and janky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Performance issues and lack of updates have left some players disappointed, as they feel the game could have been much better with more polish.
Despite its aesthetic appeal, many reviews suggest that the gameplay lacks substance, feeling more like style over substance.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the skate mechanics frustrating and janky, detracting from the overall experience. While the game's visuals and atmosphere are praised as stunning, the gameplay is often described as lacking polish and in need of significant improvement, leading to a disconnect between the game's aesthetic appeal and its execution.
- “Great vibes, decent gameplay (there's some jank, but it ain't easy to make a skating game!), just a chill good time :3”
- “The skate mechanics are a bit weird and frustrating at some points.”
- “It needs so much more polish/improvement on the gameplay side.”
- “The game is beautiful with a wonderful aesthetic and atmosphere, but the gameplay is absolutely poor and insulting.”
- “Painful gameplay, ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and intentions of the developers.”
- “It needs so much more polish and improvement on the gameplay side.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its aesthetic beauty and immersive qualities, creating a captivating experience for players. However, many reviewers note a disconnect between the stunning atmosphere and the frustrating gameplay, suggesting that developers may prioritize visuals over playability. Despite this, elements like charming dialogue and representation contribute positively to the overall ambiance.
- “Gaze upon the aesthetic beauty, the atmospheric wonder of the game ”
- “Super cute dialogue, charming characters, amazing queer representation, and epic skate tricks :-) the achievements are so fun to earn and the atmosphere is beautiful.”
- “The game is beautiful with a wonderful aesthetic and atmosphere.”
- “It feels like with a lot of games these days, especially indie ones, that the developers focus too much on the aesthetics and atmosphere.”
- “The game is beautiful with a wonderful aesthetic and atmosphere, but the gameplay is absolutely poor and insulting.”
- “This was just painful, and that's extremely ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and I'm sure the intentions of the developers.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their aesthetic beauty and atmospheric depth, often described as a visual masterpiece. However, this emphasis on visuals is criticized as overshadowing poor gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience that feels ironic given the developers' apparent intentions. Overall, while the visuals impress, they are not enough to redeem the gameplay shortcomings.
- “Gaze upon the aesthetic beauty, the atmospheric wonder of the game ”
- “The game is beautiful with a wonderful aesthetic and atmosphere.”
- “It feels like with a lot of games these days, especially indie ones, that the developers focus too much on the aesthetics and atmosphere.”
- “It feels like with a lot of games these days, especially indie ones, that the developers focus too much on the aesthetics, atmosphere, and such.”
- “This was just painful and that's extremely ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and I'm sure intentions of the developers.”
- “Painful gameplay, ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and intentions of the developers.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is described as short yet engaging, featuring well-developed characters and a unique narrative twist that touches on themes of trans rights. Players appreciate the charming visuals and the fun, whimsical elements that enhance the overall experience, making it a delightful and memorable journey.
- “I love the characters and the small story behind this game.”
- “Short game but very fun and the story is really nice.”
- “Magic Trick is a Steam video game featuring a short sample story twist that celebrates creativity and independence, with charming visual design choices and engaging gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is initially enchanting but quickly becomes repetitive, leading to frustration as it loops the same few notes. Despite this, the overall audio experience is complemented by charming visuals and engaging gameplay elements, contributing to a positive reception overall.
- “I was enjoying the music until I realized it was looping the same few notes over and over; it got very annoying, very quickly.”
- “Magic Trick is a Steam video game featuring a delightful mix of fun and engaging music, complemented by charming visual design choices.”
- “Enchanted by the music until I realize it's stuck in a loop, like a cursed spell. ”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from significant performance issues, particularly in certain areas of the map, and users have reported poor controls for mouse and keyboard, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Performance issues and really bad controls (for mouse and keyboard).”
- “The game has some performance issues at certain parts of the map.”
- “Performance issues and really bad controls (for mouse and keyboard).”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently described as fun, bubbly, and wholesome, evoking a sense of relaxation and joy. Its cute aesthetic contributes to an emotionally uplifting experience, making it a delightful choice for players seeking a positive and heartwarming atmosphere.
- “Extremely cute, wholesome, and relaxing game.”
- “Very fun, bubbly, wholesome game.”