Magic Trick

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In "Magic Trick," become the WizKid and use skateboarding combos to perform magic throughout a whimsical city. Explore the vibrant world, meet quirky neighbors, and enhance their lives with magic. This Unity 3D game is created by the L8r Sk8rs Team, emphasizing community, creativity, and charm.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming world with cute characters and great LGBTQIA+ representation.
Skating mechanics are fun and addictive, providing a wholesome and relaxing experience.
The game has a lovely aesthetic and atmosphere, making it enjoyable to explore.

Controls are floaty and frustrating, making gameplay difficult and inconsistent.
Performance issues detract from the overall experience, with some areas of the map causing problems.
The game feels more focused on style over substance, lacking polish in gameplay mechanics.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the skate mechanics frustrating and janky, while others appreciate the chill vibes and aesthetic. Despite the game's beautiful visuals and atmosphere, many reviewers feel that the gameplay is poorly executed and in need of significant polish and improvement. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as a major drawback, overshadowing the game's artistic qualities.
- “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, creating a visually stunning experience. However, this emphasis on visuals is criticized as overshadowing the poor gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the game's artistic intentions and player experience. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are marred by frustrating gameplay mechanics.
- “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.”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as enjoyable and engaging, featuring well-developed characters and a unique narrative twist that touches on themes of trans rights. Despite its brevity, players appreciate the fun and charm woven into the storyline, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the characters and the small story behind this game.”
- “Short game but very fun and the story is really nice.”
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 for some players. 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 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.”
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 overall emotional experience for players.
- “Very fun, bubbly, and wholesome game.”
- “Extremely cute, wholesome, and relaxing game.”