True CYOA????
The Cons= I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong but I Geel that my Experience was Completely Different from all, of the other Reviews for this App. Because I Really Hope that all of the Ultra Positive Reviews are Paid and or Fake.
And hare’s why to start off I just Feel that I wasn’t making any Difference at all, no matter what choice I picked. The Only Difference that I could Detect was just a Change in Paragraph or a Sentence, but Every Other Line and Paragraph was the same. Which was a Big Killer for me as it just makes it Feel Like it’s Trying To Mimic a CYOA Instead of Actually Being One, which I Truly Hope that’s not the Case as it would’ve Finally Ended My Long Search for a CYOA Story App. The Perfect One may I add? But the Search Goes on at this Point. As I Feel Path ‘B’ is only just Slightly Different from Path ‘A’.
Then the Next Thing that I Personally Not Happy With are The Goals, which was why I wasn’t able to ‘Beat’ the First Story and Move On. As I Feel that it was Impossible for me to Full Fill let alone All of the Goals. After Reading through the First Story Multiple Times I was only able to Full Fill One Goal Not Including the ‘State’ one. And I also wished that there was some way of Making the Background Dark. It’s also a shame that this one Website that Amateur Author could Upload their Stories did Much Better, as I Feel that those Peoples Stories was Much Authentic as far as their, CYOA Stories as Concerned Despite How I Feel about All of their GrammarI Issues on that Site. And That Should Do It For The Cons.
The Pros= But on the Flip Side I Do Admit Grammar Wise it was Perfect. And I thought that the Story was Really Creative, so creative I was starting to get absorbed in to it. And That Should Do It For The Pros.
Final Thoughts= It’s Really too Bad as if it wasn’t for the Goal System and the Fact that My Choices Actually Affects what sort of path I take with in the story. It would’ve been a Definite Keeper Instead of a Delete In Only Just a Few Short Days. And Remember These Are Just My Own Personal Views And Thoughts. Yours Could Be Deferent And I’m Okay With That. And that should do it for now.
And hare’s why to start off I just Feel that I wasn’t making any Difference at all, no matter what choice I picked. The Only Difference that I could Detect was just a Change in Paragraph or a Sentence, but Every Other Line and Paragraph was the same. Which was a Big Killer for me as it just makes it Feel Like it’s Trying To Mimic a CYOA Instead of Actually Being One, which I Truly Hope that’s not the Case as it would’ve Finally Ended My Long Search for a CYOA Story App. The Perfect One may I add? But the Search Goes on at this Point. As I Feel Path ‘B’ is only just Slightly Different from Path ‘A’.
Then the Next Thing that I Personally Not Happy With are The Goals, which was why I wasn’t able to ‘Beat’ the First Story and Move On. As I Feel that it was Impossible for me to Full Fill let alone All of the Goals. After Reading through the First Story Multiple Times I was only able to Full Fill One Goal Not Including the ‘State’ one. And I also wished that there was some way of Making the Background Dark. It’s also a shame that this one Website that Amateur Author could Upload their Stories did Much Better, as I Feel that those Peoples Stories was Much Authentic as far as their, CYOA Stories as Concerned Despite How I Feel about All of their GrammarI Issues on that Site. And That Should Do It For The Cons.
The Pros= But on the Flip Side I Do Admit Grammar Wise it was Perfect. And I thought that the Story was Really Creative, so creative I was starting to get absorbed in to it. And That Should Do It For The Pros.
Final Thoughts= It’s Really too Bad as if it wasn’t for the Goal System and the Fact that My Choices Actually Affects what sort of path I take with in the story. It would’ve been a Definite Keeper Instead of a Delete In Only Just a Few Short Days. And Remember These Are Just My Own Personal Views And Thoughts. Yours Could Be Deferent And I’m Okay With That. And that should do it for now.
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Amazing Game RIP Christian
This is an amazing game with wonderful story! Unfortunately the author passed away recently. That said the community and his family will continue the game’s next 2 books. For anyone who who’s curious you can check the reddit :)
Forever One of my Favorite Stories
I first started reading Magium about 5 years ago when he first started releasing the chapters of book 2. And within my first day of reading it, I fell in love. I’ve never read as much of a book consistently as I did Magium. But unfortunately in August of 2024 the author passed away just as he was coming to the conclusion of book 3. I thank you for everything you’ve done and the time you’ve put into this beautiful story Cristian. And I hope wherever you are, you can be content knowing just how much of an effect you’ve had on my life. Thank you :) -A very satisfied reader
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rest in peace Cristian
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Amazing
Just heard about the author passing away and I wanted to give my condolences. My heart goes out to his family and friends. This game is genuinely the best story based game I’ve ever played. The story, the characters, the different options we could choose..etc, this game just had it all. Thank you Cristian for creating this masterpiece; your story will forever remain in my heart.
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highly recommended
i first found this game in high school and loved it but didn’t finish, i am now in college and am enjoying it as much as i did then! i’m so sad to hear the author has passed so i am trying to take my time getting through the game now, i highly recommend :)
Rest In Peace, Author.
You were what got me into CYOA books/games.
Fun but needs an editor
Came to this game from others like A Dark Room, Device 6, and the Lifeline series. Magium is creative and Book 1 is well-paced and exciting. I’m almost done with Book 2 now and I want to know what happens but I think the writer is a bit over their head at this point. The pacing is significantly slower, the text is burdened by unnecessary details, and every other chapter falls back on deus ex machina devices to. Still a great diversion, but it could use some editing.
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Spectacular
One of the best games I’ve ever played, and I don’t mean just phone games but across every platform.
The story is highly intriguing and well written and the fact that you can influence said story with your choices makes it even more immersive.
Sadly the game won’t probably ever be completed as the author has tragically passed away from what I’ve learned on the internet.
The story is highly intriguing and well written and the fact that you can influence said story with your choices makes it even more immersive.
Sadly the game won’t probably ever be completed as the author has tragically passed away from what I’ve learned on the internet.
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A Masterpiece
A masterpiece of text rpg that looks for its kind, I might be nostalgic or I was just so lucky to find this masterpiece in 2016 and recognise it for what it is but as I see it kept an amazing rating in all stores my instincts didnt lie to me it is a masterpiece
Very good
Been playing this game since high school and have loved it since I can’t get enough of it 10/10 would recommend
10/10
The best cyoa that you can find in the App Store, the story is amazing
Amazing game
Rest in Peace Cris.
Rest In Peace, Cristian
I am very saddened to hear about the passing of the author. He managed to create a world so vibrant and characters so complex, that still live on in the hearts and minds of thousands of us to this day.
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RIP Chris, you made my childhood with this
RIP to the author of this amazing game
This game is amazing, but be prepared to be tortured for the rest of your life though, the author created 3 fantastic books, but died before he released the 4th if he actually made it yet.
rest in peace
Without this game, I don't think I would've survived freshmen year. You've helped more people than you will ever know.
Rest in peace, Chris. Thank you for everything.
Rest in peace, Chris. Thank you for everything.
Rest in peace
Have played this since I was 14 (I’m 19) now and have always had these characters and quotes in my head, to his family I’m sorry for your loss and I hope for success in his ideas and your lives on
Love this game
Rest in peace mate.
Rest In Peace Chris
Magium is and always will be one of the greatest CYOA game of all time.
Chris and his stories will forever be in our hearts.
Chris and his stories will forever be in our hearts.
