Switchcraft: Magical Match 3
Get on Play Store"Switchcraft: Magical Match 3" is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing story of witchy conspiracy and spellcasting. Experience sensational graphics and excellent music as you play, but be prepared for grinding and some bugs that may affect gameplay. The game invites you to "Experience a magical story" full of enchanting puzzles and magical lore.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
- The match-3 gameplay is fun and challenging, with a good balance of difficulty.
- The game is inclusive, featuring diverse characters and LGBTQ+ representation.
- As players progress, the levels become increasingly difficult, often requiring purchases to advance.
- The story segments can be short and may not feel worth the effort to earn the necessary gems.
- There are frequent glitches and crashes that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
- story1,749 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring diverse characters and interactive choices that affect the plot's direction. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and the balance between gameplay and storytelling, although some express frustration with the increasing difficulty of levels and the slow progression of the story, which often requires significant effort to unlock new chapters. Overall, the combination of a compelling storyline and enjoyable match-3 mechanics makes it a standout experience for many players.
“Half the time you solve puzzles and the other half you get to play an enchanting story with teen witches and many a twist.”
“The story has been pretty compelling: I love that there are no paywalled choices and you get queer romance options.”
“The storyline is riveting and the levels are exceptional.”
“The story is poorly written and the levels get to the point where it is almost impossible to finish it without paying for extras.”
“The story pacing is a little fast as far as building up the characters and their relationships, but other than that the story is fun and I'm interested in what's happening next.”
“The story is not engaging enough to warrant all the effort you have to put into it.”
- graphics283 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning artwork and engaging visual design as standout features. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and charming character designs, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users noted that while the graphics are impressive, gameplay can become frustrating due to challenging levels and occasional technical issues.
“Absolutely love the story, love the game and think the graphics are beautiful.”
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, the game is fun as hell, you can flirt with emo potter, what else can you ask for?”
“The artwork is absolutely fantastic, the characters are amazing, there's lots of things to do and it's (at least at the point I'm at) easy to play.”
“Graphics of exploded or unlocked tiles remain so you can't see what tile is underneath.”
“I uninstalled this app because I earned the stars to continue the story but it stalled and even after multiple attempts to correctly match the map with the choices the game graphics stopped responding to continue the storyline.”
“It's another match 3 game, but with basic cartoon style graphics in between.”
- monetization225 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for being non-intrusive and player-friendly, with ads being completely optional and not forced upon players during gameplay. In-app purchases are described as perks rather than necessities, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend real money. While some users note that the game can feel like a typical cash grab at times, the overall sentiment is that it offers a fair and enjoyable experience without excessive ads or paywalls.
“In-app purchases are perks rather than requirements, and ads are completely optional.”
“You don't have to make in-game purchases to keep going, which is awesome.”
“This is an absolutely amazing game, there are no ads constantly popping up.”
“The problem is that the game is a typical match-3 cash grab.”
“However, it is still a typical cash grab game as you progress and the game becomes boring and impossible to play without using real money to pass levels which are impossible to pass at a certain point, strategically and mathematically.”
“It becomes super monotonous not really getting to make real choices and it's pretty obviously just a cheap cash grab, i'm never willing to give my money to game designers like this.”
- gameplay161 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of engaging match-3 mechanics and a captivating narrative, with many players appreciating the unique twists and aesthetic appeal. While the initial experience is enjoyable and balanced, some users express frustration with increasing difficulty and luck-based challenges in later levels. Overall, the game successfully combines fun gameplay with a rich story, though some players desire more variety in activities and smoother progression.
“Gameplay is fun, aesthetically pleasing, and a good balance of challenging and satisfying.”
“The gameplay is fun as hell, super satisfying, and best of all, the difficulty is perfect!”
“A fun take on match 3 games, with a compelling storyline and engaging gameplay.”
“The gameplay just leaves me stuck on the vision section.”
“The gameplay mechanics, however... they're really fun at first, but once you get to later levels you either have to be extremely lucky in order to win with the abysmal amount of moves they give you compared to the difficulty of the level.”
“Great story, but the gameplay just got so annoying after the first chapter.”
- music57 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and enchanting qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Many players find it soothing, often using it as a stress reliever, while others appreciate its ability to complement the engaging storyline and beautiful graphics. However, some users have reported technical issues with sound settings, such as music playing unexpectedly despite being turned off.
“It's a very relaxing game, the music really adds a lot to the calming mood.”
“The music during the game is calming and helps ease up when I have anxiety or panic attacks and need a distraction.”
“The music is beautiful and matches perfectly with the game.”
“So imagine my disappointment of starting the intro and as soon as the screen fades to black to get to the next part of the intro, after the screen goes black and the music stops, the app just stops on its own and I'm back in my game folder on my phone.”
“Unfortunately, the game will randomly start playing music and sound effects despite both being disabled.”
“I keep the sounds and music off in the game, but whenever any Bluetooth device connects to my phone, the sounds and music come on even when it shows off in the settings.”
- stability36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. Many players express frustration over the app's inability to load properly, often requiring restarts or even uninstallation and reinstallation to regain access. While the game is enjoyable, these stability problems detract from the overall experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
“I play this most days, but I usually stop and have to restart the app because it freezes mid-play - extremely annoying when you lose progress on a 'very hard' level.”
“Currently unable to play as my game freezes immediately after loading, and I'm unable to access any parts of the game or scroll through anything.”
“Game constantly freezes and force closes.”
- humor22 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, relatable characters, and engaging dialogue, often blending charm with a touch of dark comedy. Players appreciate the balance of humor within a compelling storyline, noting that it enhances the overall experience without feeling forced or cringey. The game's inclusive and diverse themes further contribute to its lighthearted yet meaningful tone, making it both entertaining and emotionally resonant.
“The storyline is just genius and has such funny moments.”
“It's a well-made 'switch gems/match three' puzzle game with a super cute aesthetic combined with a humorous and surprisingly deep 'choose your own adventure' style inspired story set in a very friendly and inclusive magical world.”
“The dialogue is filled with subtle humor between the four college kids attending a magic academy for witches.”
- character development16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised for its diverse and cute designs, showcasing intricate details and a strong artistic vision. Players appreciate the depth of the characters and the impact of player choices on the storyline, although some express disappointment over the lack of sound. Overall, the character design and development contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable narrative and aesthetic appeal.
“The characters are diverse and have awesome character design.”
“I love the character design; the artists focused on so many little details.”
“The art is absolutely beautiful, and I love the character designs. It looks like some thought was actually put into them, and I love the fact that gender-neutral pronouns are mentioned.”
“She deserves character development.”
“The character designs are cute, the art style is cute, the story is awesome, the graphics are awesome, and the puzzles are also awesome.”
“It's so fun and enjoyable with the daily loot and different character designs!”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, particularly as they progress beyond level 200, where the difficulty spikes and the need for power-ups increases. While the story and artwork are appreciated, the frequent interruptions for matching puzzles detract from the overall experience, leading some to consider quitting due to the high costs and time investment required to advance. Overall, the enjoyment diminishes as the gameplay becomes more grindy and less engaging.
“By itself, I think it could make a fun narrative game, but by stalling progress in the story through the gameplay, it becomes tedious.”
“The game gets tedious and annoying after stage 200.”
“Beautiful artwork and an interesting storyline, but the match-3 aspect is tedious and repetitive, and it takes away from the story when you constantly have to break away from it to match tiles.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and captivating storyline, which blends wholesome themes with suspenseful moments, creating a deeply engaging experience. Players appreciate the heartfelt narrative and the beautiful graphics that enhance the overall atmosphere, while also noting moments of heartbreak and humor that add depth to the characters and story. Overall, the game successfully evokes a range of emotions, making it a memorable experience.
“The story was touching and captivating until the end!”
“Storyline is immediately engaging: it is a beautiful mix of wholesome and suspenseful (no spoilers, but book 1 chapter 6 gave me chills).”
“It's funny, diverse, and emotional at times.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and lively animations, complemented by an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the magical quality of the audio and art, contributing to an immersive environment without the constraints of energy limits.
“The graphics and art style are top-notch and animated so lively. The audio and soundtrack show the effort put into creating an amazing atmosphere for the game.”
“The soundtrack and atmosphere are truly magical, and the artworks are just beautiful.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game requires further optimization, particularly for mid-range phones, to enhance performance and provide a smoother gaming experience.
“My only complaint is that it needs a little bit more optimization for mid-range phones for a smoother experience.”
