Magic Trick

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Magic Trick is a physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate magical elements to solve increasingly complex levels. Using spells such as growth, shrink, and reveal, players must navigate obstacles and combine objects to reach the goal. With its charming art style and intuitive controls, Magic Trick offers a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages. Reference

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming aesthetic and a lovely world, making it a wholesome and relaxing experience.
Skateboarding combined with magic abilities is a unique and fun concept that adds to the gameplay.
The characters are cute and the game includes great representation, making it enjoyable for a diverse audience.

The controls are floaty and janky, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience that detracts from the fun.
Performance issues and a lack of polish make the game feel incomplete and difficult to enjoy.
The music becomes repetitive quickly, which can detract from the overall atmosphere of the game.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the skate mechanics frustrating and janky, despite the game's beautiful visuals and atmosphere. While some appreciate the chill vibe, others feel the gameplay is poorly executed and in need of significant improvement. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a major drawback in an otherwise aesthetically pleasing game.
- “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.”
- “Painful gameplay, ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and intentions of the developers.”
- “The game is beautiful with a wonderful aesthetic and atmosphere, but the gameplay is absolutely poor and insulting.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its aesthetic beauty and charm, featuring vibrant visuals and engaging elements like cute dialogue and diverse representation. However, some players feel that the focus on atmosphere detracts from gameplay quality, leading to a frustrating experience that contrasts sharply with the game's appealing design. Overall, while the atmosphere is a highlight, it is often overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “Painful gameplay, ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and intentions of the developers.”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
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 the poor gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the game's stunning appearance and its frustrating mechanics. Overall, while the graphics impress, they highlight a trend where aesthetics may take precedence over gameplay quality.
- “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.”
- “This was just painful and that's extremely ironic given the aesthetic and atmosphere, and I'm sure the intentions of the developers.”
- “Painful gameplay, ironic given the aesthetic, atmosphere, and intentions of the developers.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially enchanting but quickly becomes repetitive, leading to frustration due to its looping nature. Despite this, the overall audio experience is complemented by charming visuals and engaging gameplay elements, contributing to a positive reception overall.
- “Enchanted by the music until I realized it's stuck in a loop, like a cursed spell. 🔂🎶”
- “I was enjoying the music until I realized it was looping the same few notes over and over, which got very annoying very quickly.”
- “Magic trick is a Steam video game featuring a delightful mix of fun and a short story twist, with charming visual design choices and a captivating soundtrack.”
- “Enchanted by the music until I realize it's stuck in a loop, like a cursed spell.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from notable performance issues, particularly in certain areas of the map, and users have reported poor controls for mouse and keyboard, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “Performance issues and really bad controls for mouse and keyboard.”
- “The game has some performance issues in certain parts of the map.”
story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story of "Magic Trick" is characterized by its quirky and imaginative elements, featuring a brief narrative that touches on themes of trans rights and independence. Players appreciate the engaging characters and visually appealing design, which contribute to a fun and whimsical experience, despite the story's brevity. Overall, the narrative is celebrated for its charm and creativity, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “I love the characters and the small story behind this game.”
- “Magic Trick is a Steam video game featuring a short sample story twist that celebrates themes of independence and creativity, with charming visual design choices and engaging gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is consistently described as fun, bubbly, and wholesome, evoking a sense of relaxation and cuteness that enhances the emotional experience for players.
- “Very fun, bubbly, and wholesome game.”
- “Extremely cute, wholesome, and relaxing game.”