Supermagical
- August 11, 2017
- Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team
Get on SteamWelcome to the incredible world of Supermagical, where bubble-popping has never been so much fun!Supermagical is an awesome fun puzzle and adventure game for all ages, where you’ll visit tons of magical places, meet cool characters, and cook amazing spells.The game was selected as Game of the Week and among the Best of the Year on the App Store 2012. It has more than a million downloads.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it on mobile, with charming visuals and engaging gameplay.
- Despite being a mobile port, it retains solid puzzle mechanics and provides a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- The game features a lively world with plenty of unlockable goodies, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The port lacks quality of life improvements, such as customizable controls and audio options, making it less user-friendly on PC.
- Gameplay can feel overly simplistic and lacks challenge for seasoned puzzle players, with limited modes and no online features.
- The click-drag mechanic can be uncomfortable for precision aiming, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at the cumbersome click-drag mechanic on PC that can lead to discomfort and frustration, especially for precision tasks. While some appreciate the vibrant visuals and unlockable content, others find the overall experience too easy and lacking in replay value, particularly due to its origins as a free-to-play mobile game with pay-to-win elements.
“Solid horizontal bust-a-move puzzle gameplay with loads of bells and whistles, lively world, animation, and audio, plenty of unlockable goodies.”
“The click-drag mechanic on PC will make your hand hurt if you are aiming for precision, never mind trying to get 3 stars per stage!”
“Next time, focus less on visuals and more on intuitive controls and gameplay.”
“Free-to-play/pay-to-win mobile game ported to PC with the exact same mechanics and microtransaction items to 'cheat' your way through the levels... but we have to pay for it 5 years later on PC now to enjoy that mobile nonsense game design.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as inconsistent, with some tracks being enjoyable while others fall flat, but overall, it remains tolerable for players.
“The soundtrack is hit or miss, but I think it's tolerable.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, particularly due to its mobile origins, which included in-app purchases to facilitate progression. This expectation of farming for resources is seen as a standard element of the gameplay experience.
“The farming portion is to be expected, given the mobile version had in-app purchases to allow for progression.”
“The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“It often feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real sense of achievement.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's graphics, while visually appealing, may have overshadowed the need for more intuitive controls and gameplay mechanics. There is a call for a better balance between aesthetics and functionality in future iterations.
“Next time, focus less on visuals and more on intuitive controls and gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from low replayability due to its easy gameplay, a single mode that offers little incentive to revisit, and the absence of online features like rankings.
“The gameplay is far too easy to provide a worthy challenge for puzzle aficionados.”
“There is only one mode that lacks replay value.”
“The game has no online features such as rankings.”
