Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In "Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells," players join Victoria on her journey to rescue her parents and become a witch, learning magic through challenging match-3 levels and the ancient Book of Spells. The game features vibrant graphics, immersive music, and the ability to upgrade power-ups with collected coins. Gamers praise its fun gameplay, sharp graphics, and Potter-esque atmosphere.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
  • Linux
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Reviews

66%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Charming and colorful graphics with a cute story that appeals to a wide audience.
  • Engaging gameplay with interesting mechanics, including power-ups that can be upgraded and a variety of level objectives.
  • Smooth performance and enjoyable sound design, making it a relaxing experience for players.
  • Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, especially with opposing goals of completing levels quickly while achieving high scores.
  • The scoring system can be inconsistent, leading to confusion about how stars are awarded.
  • Minor technical issues, such as mouse cursor problems and occasional audio glitches, can detract from the overall experience.
  • story7 mentions

    The story in this match-3 game is described as cute and somewhat shallow, appealing to a younger audience but lacking depth. While it provides more narrative than many similar games, players may find it unimportant and may not fully engage with it, as the quest remains unfinished and leads into a sequel. Overall, it serves its purpose within the game but is not a focal point for most players.

    • “A well-done match 3 game with a story!”
    • “Fun and cute match 3 game, with an interesting, if somewhat shallow, story.”
    • “You go on a quest to do things (no spoilers) and you won't finish it... you need the next game to do it.”
    • “The story is not important since you probably won't pay any attention to it.”
    • “Not much to the story, but more than most match 3 games have, and suitable for most children.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their cute cartoon style, vibrant colors, and well-composed backgrounds, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and clean user interface, which enhance the overall enjoyment without being distracting. The thoughtful design of the graphics complements the engaging match-3 gameplay, adding to its replayability.

    • “Graphics are cute cartoon-style.”
    • “Smooth gameplay, well-composed music that's neither distracting nor aggravating, bright and colorful graphics with nice backgrounds and a clean UI, and sound and graphic effects that aren't jarring or flashy.”
    • “As a match-3 enthusiast, I really enjoyed the thoughtfully planned levels and the colorful and fun graphics.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable match-3 mechanics and a well-executed puzzle design, complemented by smooth controls and a pleasant audio-visual experience. Players appreciate the bright graphics, clean user interface, and thematic elements that enhance the overall enjoyment without being overwhelming.

    • “Fun match-3 game with some interesting mechanics.”
    • “Good mechanics for a puzzle game, and the theme is nice.”
    • “Smooth gameplay, well-composed music that's neither distracting nor aggravating, bright and colorful graphics with nice backgrounds and a clean UI, and sound and graphic effects that aren't jarring or flashy.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is well-composed and complements the gameplay without being distracting or aggravating. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute to a smooth gaming experience, enhanced by bright graphics and a clean user interface.

    • “Bright and colorful graphics with nice backgrounds and a clean UI, and sound and graphic effects that aren't jarring or flashy.”
    • “Music is okay, sound effects are okay.”
    • “Smooth gameplay, well-composed music that's neither distracting nor aggravating.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    While some users appreciate the game's good graphics and find it offers a decent level of replayability, others feel that it lacks sufficient modes to justify its regular price, suggesting that the replay value may not be as high as expected.

    • “Good graphics, lots of replayability.”
    • “I picked this little gem up at 50% off and would say that's a fair price point for it. I don't think it has enough modes or replayability to justify the regular price.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game runs smoothly and reliably on Linux, indicating strong stability on that platform.

    • “Runs great under Linux.”
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