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Magnus Imago is an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world of characters, traces and symbols. The task of the player is to solve the puzzles, using proper combinations of objects, finding them in the environment around him.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game features stunning hand-drawn visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • It successfully blends adventure, puzzle-solving, and hidden object elements, providing an engaging experience.
  • The music and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to the immersive experience.
  • The game is quite short, with playtime averaging around 1 to 2 hours, leading some to feel it is overpriced for the content offered.
  • The interface and inventory management can be confusing and unintuitive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
  • Some puzzles are introduced too quickly, causing players to feel overwhelmed and leading to frustrating pixel-hunting.
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing quality and immersive experience, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside the 3D visuals. Players appreciate the inclusion of a music player that allows for control over playback, although some desire more customizable audio settings. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's artistic and engaging experience.

    • “The music has been amazing in these games so far.”
    • “I thought the 3D visuals and the music player were a good addition as well, just an overall interesting experience in terms of art and immersion.”
    • “Music is still good, and much to my surprise, there's even some FMV and a few artsy cutscenes.”
    • “The music player is a nice addition, but it lacks essential features like separate toggles and volume settings, which makes it frustrating to use.”
    • “While the music can be stopped and skipped, the absence of windowed mode and resolution options is a significant oversight.”
    • “The music in the game is so relaxing that I found myself closing my eyes for more than a second or two, which is not ideal for gameplay.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique sketchy black and white art style that blends abstract aesthetics with a phantasmagorical and macabre atmosphere, creating an immersive experience. While the visuals are praised for their creativity and charm, some players find the narrative's surrealism and ambiguity challenging to grasp. Overall, the game's striking imagery and artistic direction stand out, contributing to a satisfying yet puzzling experience.

    • “I thought the 3D visuals and the music player were a good addition as well, just an overall interesting experience in terms of art and immersion.”
    • “Its blend of abstract aesthetic elements and ambiguous narrative work well together, and despite a somewhat abrupt ending, the game provides a very satisfying experience overall.”
    • “The imagery and scenery in Magnum Imago range from phantasmagorical to macabre to surprisingly charming, and it is depicted in a uniquely sketchy black and white art style that is a standout feature of the game overall.”
    • “Maybe I am being a little generous here, but I think the game had some interesting ideas in terms of narrative and visuals, having a mystery full of metaphors that allow you to come up with your own conclusion - I think I like the direction more than the execution.”
    • “Same type of art style as in the images and first game.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Magnus Imago features smooth and intuitive point-and-click mechanics, allowing players to navigate through a series of inventory-based puzzles. Players can start on an easy difficulty level, which can be adjusted during gameplay for a more tailored experience.

    • “The point-and-click mechanics are smooth and mostly intuitive.”
    • “Magnus Imago uses point-and-click mechanics to steer the player through a series of puzzles, mostly inventory-based.”
    • “I chose to start with easy, since it does allow you to change this during gameplay.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set in a post-apocalyptic world, contrasting vibrant visuals with a surreal and abstract narrative that some players found confusing. While the game lasts only 45 to 60 minutes, many reviewers felt it effectively conveyed its themes, though some expected more puzzle elements. Overall, the story's creepy aesthetic and unique style left a lasting impression, prompting interest in the preceding installment.

    • “Story-wise, it's a post-apocalyptic world, so seeing such vibrant colors and life, I imagine would be a big thing for the main character.”
    • “The game is only 45 to 60 minutes, but generally, I don't subscribe to the idea of game price vs. hours; I just want to see a story that has enough time to get the point across.”
    • “This game has some incredible visuals, and if you play it on normal, some of the object uses can be really puzzling. The story has a surrealist vibe, which may not be supposed to make a whole lot of sense, but it has a creepy aesthetic and some really cool elements.”
    • “The game is only 45 to 60 minutes long, but generally, I don't subscribe to the idea of game price vs. hours; I just want to see a story that has enough time to get the point across.”
    • “This game has some incredible visuals, and if you play it on normal, some of the object uses can be really puzzling. However, I'm going to have to play the first one because the story made about zero sense to me. The game seems to have a surrealist vibe, so maybe it's not supposed to make a whole lot of sense and be abstract. Either way, it has a creepy aesthetic and some really cool things.”
    • “Again, I don't really mind the length of this game personally in terms of story, but I assumed there would be another puzzle section or two.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by an abstract and gloomy aesthetic, enhanced by a compelling ambient soundtrack that immerses players in a mysterious world filled with metaphorical elements and strange scenes. While many appreciate the artistry and the atmospheric journey, some find the design choices, particularly regarding puzzle presentation, to be disorienting. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, despite some gameplay concerns.

    • “Strange point-and-click with an abstract atmosphere accompanied by a very good ambient soundtrack.”
    • “Personally, I really enjoyed the artistry and the atmosphere on display here; that said, I have several issues with the design of the game when it comes to the interface and how many puzzles are introduced together, potentially being somewhat disorienting.”
    • “It takes the player on an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world full of strange scenes and ambiguous events.”
    • “Even though the game is very vague, I enjoyed the various metaphors and the gloomy atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a manual save option and runs smoothly without any reported glitches, indicating effective optimization.

    • “There is a manual save, and it ran smoothly for me with no glitches.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a stable experience with the game, highlighting the presence of a manual save feature and noting that it runs smoothly without any glitches.

    • “There is a manual save, and it ran smoothly for me with no glitches.”
    • “The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or performance issues.”
    • “I appreciate the consistent frame rate and the lack of bugs during my playthrough.”

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