Magical Delicacy

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 153 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Magical Delicacy is a game that requires patience, but once you find that, the story, art, and overall vibe are more than worth its price tag.
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In "Magical Delicacy" , play as the young witch Flora and open a shop in the bustling town of Grat, a hub for adventurers and magical beings. Cook magical dishes using various ingredients and attributes to fulfill customer requests, and navigate the town to meet townsfolk, take up orders, and uncover the mystery of two opposing covens. As you engage in the town's economy, you'll learn about this world of magic and how to use it to your advantage.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 153 reviews
story33 positive mentions
grinding24 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and beautiful music that enhance the overall experience.
  • The cooking mechanics are fun and encourage experimentation with a variety of ingredients and recipes.
  • Exploration is rewarding, with many hidden areas and interesting NPCs to interact with, creating an engaging world.
  • The platforming can feel frustrating and clunky, making navigation through the maze-like map tedious at times.
  • There is a lack of clear guidance on how to progress, which can lead to confusion and aimless wandering.
  • Inventory management is limited, and the need to constantly gather ingredients can become repetitive and frustrating.
  • story93 mentions

    The story of the game is generally well-received, characterized as enjoyable and sweet, with charming visuals and character designs that enhance the experience. However, players note that the narrative lacks depth and direction, making it occasionally confusing to progress, especially with some quests that ramp up in difficulty too quickly. Overall, while the story has its merits and can be engaging, it could benefit from further expansion and clearer guidance for players.

    • “Really appreciated the extra lore along with a great storyline.”
    • “Nice chill game with a sweet story that kept me intrigued all the way through.”
    • “Overall, I think this game has amazing graphics and a great story.”
    • “There were many times when I was just going through the map a dozen times because I didn't know where to go next to progress the story or hoping to stumble on a hidden area (almost impossible to find in some cases without a late-game item that pings you when you're close).”
    • “The art style is great but it's not enough to salvage the game not having obvious directions on how to continue the story.”
    • “It's very vague on how to continue the main storyline, and at one point unless you're jumping around in the right spots, you might get stuck.”
  • gameplay48 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its engaging cooking mechanics, which allow for strategic ingredient combinations and provide a rewarding experience for players who enjoy detail-oriented tasks. While the art style and overall charm of the game are praised, some players find the inventory management and gardening mechanics frustrating, suggesting a need for quality-of-life improvements. Overall, the game offers a cozy and therapeutic gameplay loop, particularly for those who appreciate cooking and exploration.

    • “This was such an adorable cozy game with a really simple yet enthralling gameplay loop.”
    • “I love the cooking mechanics, story, and navigating the map in platform style.”
    • “[b]complex cooking gameplay:[/b] unlike many games where cooking is an afterthought, here you can strategically combine ingredients with different flavors to create the requested dishes.”
    • “What clashed a bit with me was the inventory management - a bit of OCD basically means the cooking mechanics, recipe mechanics, and limited inventory space led to a ton of feel-bad moments.”
    • “The art is beautiful, I love the concept and the ideas behind the gameplay, but there are just too many irritating factors that lead to this being a frustrating experience that I eventually stopped playing.”
    • “Also, neither the world-building, the characters, nor the gameplay really got me.”
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, featuring endearing character designs and beautiful visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the warm aesthetic and the game's visual appeal, particularly at night, although some minor tweaks to certain elements are suggested. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and relaxing atmosphere, making it a standout feature.

    • “Highly recommend, charming visuals, fantastic character designs and a wholesome story.”
    • “Overall the writing is pretty solid, the graphics are super cute, and the exploration is really satisfying!”
    • “Magical Delicacy is a wonderfully crafted game with beautiful artwork and deep character stories.”
    • “There’s a handful of small tweaks I would love - moving and platforming feels a little slow. I wish collectibles/pickups had different visuals, rather than small chests, etc.”
    • “The game is visually appealing, especially at night, but I feel the overall graphics could use more variety.”
    • “I wish the visuals were more distinct; the current design feels a bit repetitive.”
  • music26 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and relaxation, enhancing the overall experience with a fitting soundtrack that complements the beautiful visuals. Players appreciate how the music evokes a sense of wonder and contributes to the cozy atmosphere, making exploration and interaction with the game's world feel engaging and delightful. Overall, the combination of stunning art and soothing music significantly enriches the gameplay.

    • “The characters, the stories, the music made me want to keep playing.”
    • “First off, let's start with some pros; the soundtrack is very relaxing, and conveys a sense of wonder. Add the gorgeous backgrounds and you've got a fantastical town oozing with personality.”
    • “Gorgeous scenarios and so relaxing music, the perfect fit.”
    • “The soundtrack is very relaxing, and conveys a sense of wonder; add the gorgeous backgrounds and you've got a fantastical town oozing with personality.”
    • “The music and pixelated art design make the world and its lore super charming.”
    • “The music around the area where [spoiler] the tea shop [/spoiler] is really stands out.”
  • grinding24 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly when it comes to gathering ingredients and managing resources. The slow pace of exploration and the long growth times contribute to a frustrating experience, especially before unlocking fast travel options. While some appreciate the game's intention to encourage a slower pace, many feel that the grinding becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of gameplay.

    • “With all that being said, I didn’t like how tedious the process is to get/find the ingredients throughout the map.”
    • “Moving around the maps to the various stores and resource locations to gather ingredients you need is also a pain until you've unlocked both forms of fast travel, wherein the second form is somewhat later into the game, making the game entirely tedious when it comes to actually managing your shop.”
    • “Even for baking and cooking, the quests ramp up in difficulty too quickly, and making money by selling your goods is very tedious since the pace at which your items sell is very slow.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its charming visuals and fantastic designs, highlighting the wholesome story that enhances the overall experience. The art style is particularly appreciated, with some suggesting that criticisms regarding difficulty are overly harsh.

    • “Highly recommend, charming visuals, fantastic character designs and a wholesome story.”
    • “I love the art style and the character designs so much. I personally think the negative comments are being too picky, because the game really isn't that hard and I like the foraging aspect.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its charming visuals, fantastic character designs, and a wholesome story, creating a cozy and heartwarming experience for players. Reviewers consistently praise its delightful and uplifting nature, making it a highly recommended title for those seeking a feel-good gaming experience.

    • “It is super duper charming and wholesome, with platforming and side-scrolling mechanics that are mostly on the 'cozy' side of gameplay.”
    • “A wholesome pixel art platformer.”
    • “Highly recommend, charming visuals, fantastic character designs and a wholesome story.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is generally perceived as buggy, which may detract from the experience, but it maintains a relaxing and charming atmosphere that appeals to players.

    • “The game is quite buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the enjoyment of this otherwise charming game.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a wealth of funny and genuine dialogues that contribute to an overall delightful experience.

    • “But overall, a delightful game, with lots of funny and genuine dialogs.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is reported to run smoothly, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it never lags.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a fluid gameplay experience.”
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Critic Reviews

80% average critic score

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Play time

26hMedian play time
26hAverage play time
26-26hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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