Magnus Imago

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Magnus Imago is a single player action game. It was developed by Sons of Welder and was released on February 2, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a striking art style and atmospheric music that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a unique blend of adventure, puzzle, and hidden object elements, making for an intriguing gameplay experience.
The narrative, while vague, is thought-provoking and allows for personal interpretation, contributing to the game's surreal charm.

The game is quite short, with a playtime of about 1 to 2 hours, which some players feel does not justify the price.
The interface can be confusing, with a lack of intuitive features like a hotspot indicator, leading to frustrating pixel hunting.
Many players found the narrative to be unclear and disjointed, making it difficult to fully engage with the story.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the somber and ethereal atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the relaxing quality of the soundtrack and the inclusion of a music player that allows for control over playback. Overall, the music is considered a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game, complementing its artistic visuals.
- “The music is great too and definitely supports the somber yet ethereal atmosphere very well.”
- “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.”
- “The music player is a nice addition, but it lacks essential features like separate toggles and volume settings, making 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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their unique sketchy black and white art style, which blends abstract aesthetics with a phantasmagorical and macabre atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the immersive visuals and the intriguing imagery that enhances the narrative experience, despite some confusion regarding the story. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing to a captivating and surreal 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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its ethereal and somber qualities, enhanced by a strong ambient soundtrack that complements the artistic visuals. Players appreciate the abstract and mysterious environment, which creates an immersive experience, despite some concerns about the game's design and puzzle integration. Overall, the atmosphere effectively draws players into a unique and metaphorical journey.
- “Strange point and click with an abstract atmosphere accompanied by a very good ambient soundtrack.”
- “It takes the player on an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world full of strange scenes and ambiguous events.”
- “The music is great too and definitely supports the somber yet ethereal atmosphere very well.”
- “Even though the game is very vague, I enjoyed the various metaphors and the gloomy atmosphere.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic world, which contrasts with its surreal and abstract narrative style that some players found confusing. While the game is short, lasting about 45 to 60 minutes, it effectively conveys its themes, and the inclusion of an easy mode allows players to focus more on the story rather than the puzzles. The visuals and atmosphere are praised, contributing to the overall experience, though some players felt the narrative could benefit from clearer connections to the first installment.
- “Story-wise, it's a post-apocalyptic world, so seeing such vibrant colors and life, I'd 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, 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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Magnus Imago features smooth and intuitive point-and-click mechanics, primarily focused on solving inventory-based puzzles. Players can start on an easy difficulty and adjust it during gameplay, enhancing accessibility and engagement.
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 rates and the lack of bugs throughout my playthrough.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”