Magicabin 4+

Fun, and so imaginative!

I don’t deny the issues from the previous reviews, but I do see progress with longer events and more energy available on the event maps themselves. It is also evident that from the pilot and early release that the game has gone through so much improvement and I applaud them, and what they should be applauded for, for continuing to improve and make the game better! Of course, I do attest that they should either make the obstacles more cheaper or make them more sparse, which is the most annoying for me. I want the critics to understand how difficult it is for people to make games, and if they are frustrated, why not for them to make games and try to make some money from it? I can’t wait to see what other events and other characters are introduced, even though that my personal favorite is Andi. I want to see more about his origins!

This Game Could Be Great!

However recently the developers created a special quest that cannot be completed without spending $25 after having spent $5. $30 to complete a 5 day quest is ridiculous. You see there are these rare tools you can collect. They take forever to save up for them. After depleting all of my special tools to get more energy, I come to a place in the quest where I cannot complete the quest without spending at least $25 to unlock a required piece. This had never happened before. Customer service responded they felt bad but basically too bad for me. After taking my money to play the quest they intentionally then made the event impossible to finish. Also customer service send they sent an apology gift but did not. I am sure because this was an intentional scam on their part. This WAS my favorite game. Now it’s deleted and they will get not a penny more from me. Nor will I ever play a game from this unethical developer again! Update, I foolishly gave this game another chance. They increased the energy, but, shortened the quest period. So same investment required but now more often. Additionally, their quests have twice crashed and reset. Then they don’t return what you used or money you spent on said quest. They give you a “compensation prize” that does not cover what was spent. I have never had to report a game to Apple for fraud before but these developers are literally committing fraud. DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME!

Developer Response ,

I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience with our game. We aim to create enjoyable and achievable quests for all our players, and we never intend to make any event feel impossible to complete without spending money. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as it helps us improve our game. We apologize for any misunderstanding and hope you'll reconsider your decision and give our game another chance. Thank you for your understanding.

A Bittersweet Farewell

Rating this game is such a challenge because in essence it is a five star game: fun, creative, lighthearted. I have poured hours of time, money (much to my husband’s chagrin), and energy (in game and out) into designing my estate and decorating my house into the perfect little magic escape that I love with my entire gamer heart. Unfortunately, I just can’t invest any more into a game design company that so obviously doesn’t reciprocate my respect and appreciation. With every event it becomes clearer that they are significantly more interested in making money from their consumers than providing them with a rewarding gaming experience. Despite numerous reviews and criticisms that highlight the disparity between energy cost and energy provided, each event continues to increase the first and decrease the latter, making any progress or reward out of tangible reach without spending ridiculous amounts of money. For this reason I will be saying a fond yet bittersweet farewell to this game and advise anyone thinking of downloading it not to become too attached; it’s a dead end relationship that will end with you heartbroken and destitute. Instead I recommend similar games like Sarah’s Adventures, California Escapades, and Tuscany Adventure where the affection between game and game is mutual.

Developer Response ,

We deeply value your detailed feedback and we're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver the best possible gaming experience for all our players. We are aware of the concerns related to the energy system and are constantly working on finding a balance that can cater to various player preferences. We're sorry to see you go, but your comments will inspire us to do better. If you ever decide to give our game another try, we'd love to have you back.