The Magic Circle

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Edge Magazine
    Aug 14, 2015
    70
    A valiant modern parable that might also have been an exceptional puzzler, if only it had made its players a little less godlike. [Sept 2015, p.114]
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  2. Kill Screen
    Jul 28, 2015
    70
    There’s a spirit of revolt in your work, a rhetoric of mortals killing the gods competing for control of The Magic Circle.
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 28, 2016
    65
    Although its mechanics are not upbeat enough to have you engaged for hours at a time, the story is interesting enough to say something, however niche this message is.
  5. Brash Games
    Nov 4, 2015
    60
    A very creative and original story as well as gameplay. It has a unique style which give it life. A few added controls and some minor graphic and menu changes, and I Believe I could really get into this game.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jan 19, 2016
    That it successfully pulls off big ideas while ostensibly criticising the danger of big ideas is perhaps a better way to end, and a better reflection of the admiration and fondness I feel for The Magic Circle despite its shortcomings. Or are they?

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best PC Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
  1. NoxiousKarn
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    Fully complete and yet it's an unfinished mastery of story and gameplay. I found myself picking up a copy as soon as I learned of this gamesFully complete and yet it's an unfinished mastery of story and gameplay. I found myself picking up a copy as soon as I learned of this games existence.... Having completed the story twice I can say it's wonderfully complete. I found myself looking for combinations of powers just to see what would happen. If you don't already know. The Magic Circle is an adventure style game that takes place inside of a broken incomplete game. Stripped of your abilities and left to your own devices you progress through a drudge fest of a "game" created by the games godlike Developers. over time you capture the entities of the game removing their traits and rewriting them as you see fit. Wanna see a fire breathing horde of gnome sized mushrooms it's yours. Given the few hour's I've had with this game i'm writing my first review because I had to tell others of the adventure.… Full Review »
  2. notacritic2
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    I would not consider myself an insider - but I do like fun games. This game was a blast to play, has amazing voice talent, not to mentionI would not consider myself an insider - but I do like fun games. This game was a blast to play, has amazing voice talent, not to mention mechanics that allowed me to build an army of undead to do my bidding. What's not to like?… Full Review »
  3. DiggetyDoo1
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    A pretty interesting satire on the state of the modern game industry and an interesting free-form puzzle game.
    The game takes place inside a    A pretty interesting satire on the state of the modern game industry and an interesting free-form puzzle game.
    The game takes place inside a broken game that is never going to be fixed and you are an entity that has found it's way into the world of the game. You can edit your enemies by going inside their heads and making them your allies, You can control said Allies, make them attack enemies and such. Sometimes you can get a little lost and it can sometimes take a while to figure out what to do but in my opinion that is part of the game's charm. I wholly recommend this game. There are some nice visual flourishes too. For example, the unfinished world is grey and drab but wherever you walk there is a spot of colour beneath you. Your 'Magic Circle' trap looks amazing as well. There is always some amazing thing to look at, some visually creative place in this forsaken world.    … Full Review »
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