Magic Research

When it gets good

Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.

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Based on all 424 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 298 reviews: 92.3h for positive, 33.1h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.

Where players quit

Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (71.4% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.

Story milestones aren't labeled yet; all achievements are listed below.

All achievements (42)

• Start of an Adventure Unlock Exploration. 100%
• Evocation Unlock the Evocation school of magic. 99%
• Cauldron of Potion-Making Unlock the Alchemy school of magic. 89%
• History of a Magical School Clear the School Basement. 74%
• The Power to Protect Unlock the Protection school of magic. 68%
• Force of Nature Clear the Living Forest, and unlock the Nature element. 62%
• Fairy Circle Obtain the blessing of the Fairy Queen. 54%
• Depths of the Lab Unlock the Breeding school of magic. 52%
• Mimic Find a mysterious treasure chest that is willing to give you Coins permanently. 52%
• The Summoning Dais Unlock the Summoning school of magic. 50%
• Power from the Heavens Clear the Thunder Tower, and unlock the Lightning element. 50%
• Divination Unlock the Divination school of magic. 43%
• The Elemental Gems of Power Clear all four Elemental Dungeons, and unlock access to the Temple of Darkness. 43%
• Revenge on the Bandits Finally get your revenge on those pesky bandits who kept stealing your Coins. 42%
• A Purple Chamber Find a pedestal with a shiny purple gem. 40%
• Forbidden Potential Defeat the Dark Overlord, and unlock the Darkness element. 37%
• Master of Conjuration Defeat the Master of Conjuration. 37%
• Master of Evocation Defeat the Master of Evocation. 37%
• Master of Protection Defeat the Master of Protection. 36%
• The Reaper of Souls (Strengthening) Make a deal with a dark entity and wish for more power. 36%
• Swift Start Defeat the Ancient Headmaster in less than 12 minutes. 36%
• Master of Enchantment Defeat the Master of Enchantment. 36%
• Master of Breeding Defeat the Master of Breeding. 35%
• Master of Summoning Defeat the Master of Summoning. 35%
• Master of Illusion Defeat the Master of Illusion. 35%
• Saved the World Defeat the Evil Headmaster at the top of the Temple of Darkness. 35%
• Master of Alchemy Defeat the Master of Alchemy. 34%
• Master of Divination Defeat the Master of Divination. 32%
• Ultimate Conjuration Defeat the Master of Conjuration a second time. 24%
• Ultimate Evocation Defeat the Master of Evocation a second time. 24%
• Winner of the Tournament Win the Tournament of Magic. 24%
• Ultimate Enchantment Defeat the Master of Enchantment a second time. 24%
• Ultimate Illusion Defeat the Master of Illusion a second time. 23%
• Ultimate Protection Defeat the Master of Protection a second time. 23%
• Ultimate Alchemy Defeat the Master of Alchemy a second time. 22%
• Ultimate Summoning Defeat the Master of Summoning a second time. 22%
• Ultimate Breeding Defeat the Master of Breeding a second time. 22%
• Ultimate Divination Defeat the Master of Divination a second time. 21%
• A New World Learn the Spell of Creation. 9.1%
• Bane of the Creator Defeat the Creator. 8.8%
• All Challenges Clear! Complete all the challenges in the post-game. 6.7%
• Magic Research Complete all the Storylines in the game. 6.6%