The Magician's Research

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 166 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • grinding
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The MAGICIAN'S RESEARCH is an RPG style IDLE - INCREMENTAL - MANAGEMENT Game! The Experiments of the Mage's Guild have broken out and you are tasked with tracking down, researching, and disposing of them before they can disturb the nearby towns or multiply!

  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features appealing graphics and character designs that many players enjoy.
  • It offers a variety of ways to build up power and bonuses, providing some depth to the gameplay.
  • The auto-battler mechanics are well-executed, allowing for a decent idle experience.
  • Progression feels slow and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short period of play.
  • The game lacks meaningful updates and has been criticized for being abandoned by the developers.
  • There are significant issues with the game's mechanics, including a lack of strategy and unclear tutorials.
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay is largely criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with players primarily engaging in a monotonous cycle of clicking to defeat monsters for currency. Many reviewers noted that progression feels slow and uninspired, with limited mechanics to explore and a lack of meaningful choices that impact gameplay. While the game features decent art and some interesting concepts, it ultimately falls short of providing a compelling or unique experience compared to other clicker and idle games.

    • “It's a good idle game that really runs idle whereas some games require somewhat active gameplay.”
    • “Tl;dr this game has mechanics that make you flow from one need to the next whenever you want very smoothly, you have a lot of buffs, you can rebirth and you can progress however you want to.”
    • “There are a lot of mechanics coming in the future and I hope the devs continue along the path they're going because this game will be even better once it's fully released.”
    • “The gameplay itself is very bland as you essentially just do one thing over and over, which is to auto/click monsters to death to earn currency to accelerate this process.”
    • “Gameplay never changes, literally just a clicker and nothing else.”
    • “Not a very impressive clicker/idle game, looks like there are not that many mechanics to uncover further in and virtually every point you spend to put into something resets when you do a restart.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful and appealing art style, particularly the anime-inspired visuals and detailed artwork. However, some users note that the graphics can be mediocre and contribute to the game's repetitive nature. Additionally, there are concerns about the overly sexualized portrayal of female characters, which may not appeal to all players.

    • “You get never annoyed, the visuals are beautiful...”
    • “Gorgeous graphics”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and detailed, the instructions/tutorials are very easy to understand for the most part.”
    • “The whole thing starts as fun, but quickly becomes very repetitive, and the mediocre graphics don't help.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, often feeling tedious and lacking meaningful rewards for their efforts. While some enjoy the flexibility of switching characters and skills to adapt to different grinding scenarios, others criticize the incremental nature of progression and the absence of substantial incentives for grinding. Overall, it serves as a decent option for achievement farming, especially given its early access status and free availability.

    • “It feels like I'm just slaving away at grinding in Black Desert Online, suffering through endless matches in League of Legends.”
    • “The trophies are all very incremental, and none of this actually creates any meaningful rewards for grinding efforts.”
    • “When the magician dies, the game shifts to farming for a half hour, making progression feel tedious while it's idling.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on in-game purchases, which has led to frustration among users who have lost their progress and previous purchases after reinstalling. Many describe it as a low-quality cash grab, emphasizing that the game feels like a generic clicker clone.

    • “Remember, this is an ad-free game, so they get their money through your in-game purchases.”
    • “I don't know why, after I reinstalled this game on my PC with Steam, all my previous progress was lost. I had to restart from level 1 again, and my previous in-game purchases were also lost.”
    • “Low quality cash grab generic clicker clone.”
    • “Remember, this is an ad-free game, so they get their money from your in-game purchases.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is noted for its engaging backstory that initially captivates players, but it tends to lose focus after the introduction, leaving players wanting more continuity. While some games successfully maintain long-term narrative goals, this particular title struggles with reminders and quest tracking, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.

    • “The backstory is fun and is what initially attracted me to the game, but once you get through the introduction, it's never mentioned again.”
    • “Some games manage to set lofty long-term goals or tell a story that keeps you engaged through the successive cycles.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Users express disappointment in the character development, noting that it does not meet their expectations compared to other games like Dungeon World, which they found more engaging in this aspect.

    • “Downloaded this game because the character design reminds me of Dungeon World, but the game isn't what I was expecting and I do miss Dungeon World.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quality, but many users find it becomes repetitive over time.

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