# Magic Research - Demo

> Lead a Magical School and Cast Spells in an Incremental Game!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcolotto.magicresearch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcolotto.magicresearch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mcolotto.magicresearch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maticolotto
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 35,810
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (172 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15.12
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-16
- **First published:** 2023-01-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcolotto.magicresearch)
- **Website:** [https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/website](https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/website)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/privacy-policy](https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Magic Research - Demo** invites you to become the headmaster of a fledgling magical academy with the ambitious goal of mastering magic and achieving fame by winning the Tournament of Magic. In this incremental game, you'll cast over 100 diverse spells, explore various magical schools to unlock surprising powers, and build your campus by accumulating crucial resources.

Manage your team of researchers and apprentices as you uncover more than 60 secret storylines with permanent effects that shape your gameplay experience. The demo features progress up to school level 15 and offers a sneak peek of the full paid game, allowing you to transfer your demo progress seamlessly. Optimized for phones and tablets, it's an immersive, ad-free magical journey perfect for fans of strategy and fantasy genres.

## Rankings

- #344,236 — Overall
- #27 — research

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Magic Research - Demo is a well-crafted incremental idle game praised for its engaging mechanics, addictiveness, and thoughtful pacing. Players appreciate the demo allowing trial before purchase and the ad-free experience. However, some users report frustration with apprentices not maintaining enchantments or resource casting optimally, a dense and less intuitive control bar, and a desire for features like stat pinning and better idle gains. Continuous developer support with updates and quality of life improvements enhances the overall appeal.

### Pros

- Engaging and addictive incremental/idle gameplay that keeps players hooked.
- Well-designed and complex mechanics without overwhelming the user.
- Demo version is thoughtfully provided, allowing players to try before buying the full game.
- Good pacing and continuous developer updates with quality of life improvements.
- No advertisements, providing a smooth gaming experience.

### Cons

- Apprentices lack functionality to maintain enchantments or manage resource casting effectively, leading to player frustration.
- User interface and control bar can be too dense and not very comfortable to navigate.
- Desire for features like pinning stats (e.g., Conjuration experience) to monitor progress without switching menus.
- Lack of idle gains during certain gameplay phases detracts from the idle experience.
- Need for app to support running in the background without constant user interaction.

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