# Magic Research 2

> Make a Wizard's journey to find the Philosopher's Stone in an Incremental RPG!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mcolotto.magicresearchtwo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maticolotto
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 57,617
- **Rating:** 4.77 / 5 (968 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-08
- **First published:** 2024-05-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcolotto.magicresearchtwo)
- **Website:** [https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/website-mr2](https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/website-mr2)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/privacy-policy](https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Magic Research 2** is the eagerly awaited sequel to the popular incremental RPG, Magic Research. Step into the shoes of a rookie wizard on a quest to discover or create the legendary Philosopher's Stone, rumored to cure any illness. Along your journey, unlock and master over 120 unique spells and study elemental magic to enhance your abilities. 

Craft and transmute more than 250 different items, control a team of spellcasting wizards, and engage in a rich semi-automated combat system across dozens of exploratory areas. With over 100 distinct storylines and secrets to uncover, your gameplay experience offers depth and replayability, including the option to restart with retirement bonuses for faster progress. Optimized for both phones and tablets, Magic Research 2 guarantees over 60 hours of engaging gameplay with multiple possible endings. Import saves from the demo and dive into the full adventure!

## Rankings

- #282,235 — Overall
- #3 — magic
- #8 — 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 2 is highly praised for its engaging story, deep strategic mechanics, and generous offline gameplay without microtransactions. Players appreciate its polish and replayability. However, many mention a grindy late game that requires long offline waits and UI frustrations related to build and inventory management. Performance issues and occasional bugs also affect the experience, and the game's complexity may overwhelm some. Overall, it's considered one of the best idle games with a perfect balance of active and idle gameplay despite some rough edges.

### Pros

- Engaging and immersive story with a finite ending, uncommon in idle games.
- Deep and complex gameplay mechanics allowing for strategic optimization and build variety.
- Frequent updates and developer support improve gameplay continuously.
- No microtransactions and fully playable offline, providing good value for money.
- Highly replayable with new game+ and different approaches keeping the experience fresh.

### Cons

- Late game becomes grindy requiring long offline waiting, which can deter progression.
- User interface (UI) is cumbersome, especially when switching builds or managing inventory.
- Performance drops significantly at higher levels on some devices, causing lag.
- Some spells and mechanics have bugs reducing their effectiveness (e.g., bend the odds spell bug).
- Complexity can be overwhelming for new players; game can lack clear direction at times.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcolotto.magicresearchtwo)