MAGICUS in IOS

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Our Site Score

81/100

Magicus is a unique and refreshing take on the Match-3 genre, blending puzzle mechanics with light RPG elements. Instead of just clearing gems for points, your matches directly control your character's actions in a battle. Matching swords attacks, matching shields defends, and matching potions heals. It turns a casual puzzle into a tactical combat encounter.

The progression feels meaningful as you upgrade your skills and equipment. The pixel-art style is charming and nostalgic, and the difficulty curve is well-tuned—forcing you to think several moves ahead to ensure you have enough defense for the enemy's next big hit. It’s a great 'bridge' game for people who find standard Match-3 too simple but don't want the complexity of a full-blown RPG.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026
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Dinsun Review

I’m a sucker for a good puzzle-battle game, and Magicus gets the basics right. It’s not trying to be the next Puzzle & Dragons; it’s a more self-contained, humble experience. The way matching specific elements correlates to your abilities is well-balanced.

It’s a bit grindy, and the art style is... well, it’s 'indie,' which is a polite way of saying it’s a bit amateurish in places. But the loop is solid. You match, you kill a slime, you upgrade your staff. It’s an honest day’s work in game form. It doesn't insult my intelligence or my wallet, which is more than I can say for most match-3 games.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Strategic match-3
  • Good RPG progression
  • Fair difficulty curve
  • Amateur art style
  • Grindy in later stages
  • Generic fantasy setting

Technical Report

Performance: Stable, though some menu transitions feel a bit sluggish.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You like Match-3 games with actual RPG mechanics and depth.

    Skip if: You want high-end graphics or a deep narrative.

    Similar Games:
    • Puzzle Quest
    • 10000000
    • You Must Build A Boat

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
    • Hardware: iPhone 14
    • Playtime: 8 hours
    • Status: Reached the third area

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 2.00Wed Jun 03 2020

    English Ver New Release


    ■ High-speed Battles via Simple Puzzles

    Increase your damage by matching 3 in a row.

    At first, the battles are simple.

    Gradually, depending on the color, matching will activate various effects for a more exhilarating time.

    In addition, you can save colors to perform magical attacks, or change a disadvantageous situation by shuffling.

    These puzzles are speed battles with no waiting time.

    ■ Multiple Ways to Power Up

    Get stronger by equipping weapons, armor, and accessories, all with unique features.

    If your stats are too low, you will not be able to defeat strong monsters.

    There is also a limit to the amount of magic you can use.

    Change jobs, allocate gifts, and enjoy your own path to more power.

    ■ Stages

    Conquer various stages including rainy areas that hinder your movement

    and caves that require light sources.

    As you progress through the stages, you'll find grand rewards and discover new areas.

    ■ Story

    A world full of circumstances.

    Set out on an adventure as you gain allies with their own secrets.

    At first, your goal is to defeat a being known as the Demon King.

    Gradually, more and more mysteries will emerge.You'll meet unsettling people and learn about the true appearance of the world.

    ■ Home System

    Once you have some extra spending money, buy a home.

    You can get various benefits by purchasing furniture.

    Purchase a summoning stand to call forth servants that can aid you in battle.

    ■ Choose Your Skills

    Insert skill pieces into the skill board

    Activate your favorite combination of skills.

    There are various board shapes, so it is up to you to decide which combination to equip.

    ■ Numerous Facilities

    In addition to the item shop and equipment shop,

    there are many facilities including a pawnshop, extraction shop, lottery shop, step count shop, fish exchange shop, and arena.

    You can get rewards by purchasing or exchanging items.

    ■ A Variety of Tools

    Many tools will become available on your journey: torches to light your path, items to start a stage partway through, hints to read, new gifts, a compendium where you can see enemy item drops, and much more.

    Eating the ingredients from enemies may have a surprising effect.


    Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.

    An Exhilarating Puzzle RPG

    ■ High-speed Battles via Simple Puzzles

    Increase your damage by matching 3 in a row.

    At first, the battles are simple.

    Gradually, depending on the color, matching will activate various effects for a more exhilarating time.

    In addition, you can save colors to perform magical attacks, or change a disadvantageous situation by shuffling.

    These puzzles are speed battles with no waiting time.

    ■ Multiple Ways to Power Up

    Get stronger by equipping weapons, armor, and accessories, all with unique features.

    If your stats are too low, you will not be able to defeat strong monsters.

    There is also a limit to the amount of magic you can use.

    Change jobs, allocate gifts, and enjoy your own path to more power.

    ■ Stages

    Conquer various stages including rainy areas that hinder your movement

    and caves that require light sources.

    As you progress through the stages, you'll find grand rewards and discover new areas.

    ■ Story

    A world full of circumstances.

    Set out on an adventure as you gain allies with their own secrets.

    At first, your goal is to defeat a being known as the Demon King.

    Gradually, more and more mysteries will emerge.You'll meet unsettling people and learn about the true appearance of the world.

    ■ Home System

    Once you have some extra spending money, buy a home.

    You can get various benefits by purchasing furniture.

    Purchase a summoning stand to call forth servants that can aid you in battle.

    ■ Choose Your Skills

    Insert skill pieces into the skill board

    Activate your favorite combination of skills.

    There are various board shapes, so it is up to you to decide which combination to equip.

    ■ Numerous Facilities

    In addition to the item shop and equipment shop,

    there are many facilities including a pawnshop, extraction shop, lottery shop, step count shop, fish exchange shop, and arena.

    You can get rewards by purchasing or exchanging items.

    ■ A Variety of Tools

    Many tools will become available on your journey: torches to light your path, items to start a stage partway through, hints to read, new gifts, a compendium where you can see enemy item drops, and much more.

    Eating the ingredients from enemies may have a surprising effect.


    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5 with 26 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Magicus is a puzzle RPG where every match counts. In this turn-based battle game, you must match tiles to attack, defend, and heal. Plan your moves carefully to trigger powerful combos and defeat formidable bosses. Collect gold, upgrade your abilities, and customize your character as you journey through a beautifully crafted pixel-art fantasy world.

    Features

    1

    Innovative Match-3 combat system

    2

    Charming retro pixel-art visuals

    3

    Deep RPG character progression

    4

    Challenging boss battles and diverse enemies

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Magicus [マジカス] Game Sample - PC/Doujin - YouTube

    Related Videos

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, there is a campaign that guides you through different zones and narrative encounters.

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