Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 119 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 61 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 616 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
38% of themes are praise50% are divided12% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
119 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While it's an idle game by name, Magic Research 2 can almost entirely be played actively, especially with the Time Pieces (Offline) mechanic and the ability to learn spells that accelerate time!
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
61 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Building upon the foundation of its predecessor, this sequel elevates the experience by introducing a rich elemental magic system, a complex crafting mechanism, and a captivating narrative that unfolds through dozens of storylines.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The combat is simple but fun owing to the *massive* variety of build defining items and spells.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay119 reviews
Story61 reviews
Combat19 reviews
Divided opinion
Monetization75% still recommend
Bugs67% still recommend
Difficulty67% still recommend
Audio33% still recommend
Players complain
Interface67% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Family Sharing
- Mouse Only Option
- Narrated Game Menus
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Touch Only Option
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$5.99
The lowest we've tracked is $4.79.
3 points recordedtoday · $5.99
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