Underplayed Gems

Blackstone Academy for the Magical Arts (2020)

Blackstone Academy for the Magical Arts cover
Developer
Choice of Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.3 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, text-driven experience where your choices shape a magical school story full of romance and adventure.

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What players say

Players are divided. Many say the game focuses on modern political and social issues instead of a magical school experience, with forced pronouns and speciesism talk. Others enjoy the inclusive dating and a short, fun mystery. The writing is often called rushed and exposition-heavy, and the story skips over the wonder of learning magic.

Screenshots

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