MAGICUS
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Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Roleplaying
Languages
English
Wed Jun 03 2020
English Ver New Release
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.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
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.
Features
Innovative Match-3 combat system
Charming retro pixel-art visuals
Deep RPG character progression
Challenging boss battles and diverse enemies
Tips & Walkthrough
Don't just focus on attacking. If an enemy is about to use a powerful skill (indicated by a timer), prioritize matching shield tiles to build up your guard. Staying alive is more important than a single big hit.
Gameplays
Try to set up matches at the bottom of the board. This increases the chance of 'cascades'—where falling tiles create new matches automatically—giving you extra actions in a single turn.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, there is a campaign that guides you through different zones and narrative encounters.
Ratings & Reviews
Hidden Gem (pun intended)
Sun Dec 11 2022 MOO2 loverThis work is amazing for the price. It is an RPG with a battle system that involves a “match 3” gem combination. There are multiple job classes (with advanced versions that you need to unlock). You craft weapons, armor, and accessories. You can then extract a skill from them (destroys the item in the process). There is fishing, lottery, and an arena. The events get repetitive, but the strategy and gameplay make up for it. And the price tag is cheap compared to the hours of fun you receive in return.
KEIZO is a gem
Fri Nov 08 2024 SEIGH RENI purchased this purely off of the knowledge that this developer also created Astlibra, which is one of the most surprising and incredible games I’ve played in a while, and the aesthetics while a little outdated are incredibly charming. So buy this and also go buy astlibra. This is a developer that has a very evident passion for the things he makes and knows how to craft them incredibly well.
So good! Hidden Gem! Play this now!
Wed Jun 16 2021 crazyninja88I am so glad I found this game. It is soo dang good. It’s one of those games that I like to say “grabs you by the face”. I can’t believe more people aren’t playing this. I absolutely love it, even with the poor translation, it’s still amazing. Great Job devs! You are awesome, I hope more people play this, I plan on telling all of my friends to get this. Thank you!!!
Addicting
Thu Feb 15 2024 UhlysserI downloaded this to try and fill the Astlibra sized hole I had. (Same developer, phenomenal rpg I HIGHLY recommend). I was pleasantly surpised by how addicting and complex this mobile game is! So much depth, I played for around 5 straight hours after my initial download. KEIZO is truly so talented ❤️
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Tue Dec 26 2023 Handy games🍀Personally, I haven't come into contact with this game. I have been playing ASTLIBRA, which is the best ARPG game I have played in recent years. Its plot is unforgettable, and buying games is loved and supported.
Hidden gem, indeed
Thu Dec 01 2022 Pastel RoxtonIt’s really sad that this mechanically deep spiritual descendant of Puzzle Quest has been languishing undiscovered for two years. It’s even better than Hero Emblems.
Surprisingly good
Sun Aug 31 2025 RoxtargawdA very solid and surprisingly deep offline gem matching RPG. At first seems overly simple but as the game goes on adds more depth and complexity. Great game!
Perfect!
Mon Jan 25 2021 MisterZhanZhanReally wonderful game; a classic style rpg well worth the price. Clearly made with love. I wish more people knew about this game.
![Magicus [マジカス] Game Sample - PC/Doujin - YouTube](https://img.youtube.com/vi/8zbtyhMBFOM/0.jpg)
![Magicus [マジカス] Final Battles and Endings - PC/Doujin - YouTube](https://img.youtube.com/vi/m_WdWKzCR5Y/0.jpg)
