Comparison

Magic Research 2 vs Pestilence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Research 2

Embark on a magical quest as a rookie wizard to find or create the Philosopher's Stone. Utilize over 120 spells, transmute hundreds of items, and lead a team of wizards in a semi-automated combat system. Explore dozens of areas, uncover secrets, and experience over 60 hours of gameplay.

Highlights
  • Over 120 distinct spells
  • Transmute over 250 items
  • Control a team of wizards
  • Semi-automated combat system
  • Explore dozens of areas
  • Discover secrets and storylines
  • Retirement bonuses for faster progress
Features
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Experience the long-awaited sequel to Magic Research! In Magic Research 2, you are a rookie wizard with a single ambition: to find or create the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary magical item that is said to be able to cure any illness. As you do so, you will learn more than you ever imagined about Magic and about the world around you. What kinds of adventures await you? * Use your arsenal of more than 120 distinct spells to make progress * Study the Elements! Learn new ways to use Magic in your path to mastery * Transmute (magically craft) over 250 different items to help you on your journey * Control a team of Wizards that will cast Spells for you * Enjoy a deep, semi-automated combat system as you make your way through dozens of areas to explore * Discover tons of secrets - many of which will change the way you play the game! * Encounter over a hundred distinct Storylines with powerful bonuses along your journey * Restart the game and make progress faster each time with retirement bonuses * Over 60 hours of addictive gameplay - with a clear ending! (Or perhaps more than one...?) * Optimized both for phones and tablet devices You do not need to have played Magic Research in order to enjoy Magic Research 2!

About

Pestilence

Features
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Every remedy has a price. Every alliance has consequences. Every day may be your last. Pestilence is a text-driven historical survival strategy game in which you take the role of a plague doctor confronting three of history’s most infamous outbreaks. Endure the Black Death of 1348, the Great Plague of London in 1665, and the Soho cholera outbreak of 1854. Manage your health, infection, finances and public standing as each decision changes the course of the quarantine. Treat the sick. Investigate disturbing reports. Brew remedies from scarce ingredients. Bargain with clergy, nobility, commoners and apothecaries—and decide who receives aid when everyone cannot be saved. Features • Three historical outbreaks with distinct events and pressures • Three campaign lengths, from a 15-day quarantine to a 40-day survival challenge • Hundreds of choices, rare encounters and branching consequences • Four competing factions whose support can preserve—or destroy—you • Alchemy, recipes, supplies and clinic upgrades • Dynamic seasonal conditions and escalating Acts • Achievements and long-term career statistics • Accessibility support including adjustable text size and Reduce Motion • Offline play with no account required Survive the outbreak, preserve your reputation and leave your mark on history.

Screenshots

Magic Research 24 screens
Pestilence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pestilence at Free against Magic Research 2's $4.69. Magic Research 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pestilence is free to download; Magic Research 2 costs $4.69 up front. Pestilence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Research 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Magic Research 2 versus Pestilence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Research 2Pestilence
Price$4.69Free — better
Rating4.8 (115 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMatias Ezequiel ColottoJohn Clements

Bugs and requests

Magic Research 2

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App instantly crashes on open
  • Game crashes on startup
  • App started rapidly pushing buttons on its own
  • Overheating phone
  • Lags and gets choppy in the late game
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  • Compendium doesn't unlock for bosses unless already beat

Requested features

9 requests
  • DLC or sequel news
  • macOS version
  • Better automation and convenience features
  • Tweak familiar search time down
  • Release the next one
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  • More Please
  • Auto fight boss button
  • Compendium unlocks bosses before beating them
  • Less dialogue and descriptions, more functional text

Pestilence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Magic Research 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pestilence

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Magic Research 2 free?
Magic Research 2 costs $4.69, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pestilence free?
Pestilence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Research 2 or Pestilence have ads?
Neither Magic Research 2 nor Pestilence shows ads.

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