# Magic Research 2 Demo

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mcolotto.magicresearchtwodemo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maticolotto
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 25,088
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (111 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-04
- **First published:** 2024-04-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcolotto.magicresearchtwodemo)
- **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 Demo** invites you to step into the shoes of a rookie wizard on a magical adventure to discover the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Featuring over 120 unique spells and 250 transmutable items, this incremental RPG offers a deep, semi-automated combat system where you control a team of wizards exploring dozens of mysterious areas.

With more than 60 hours of gameplay, the demo covers content up to the Sewers dungeon and allows save transfers to the full game. Discover over a hundred storylines, enjoy retirement bonuses for faster progress, and dive into secrets that shape your magical journey. Perfectly optimized for phones and tablets, Magic Research 2 Demo provides an immersive experience for fans of magic, strategy, and RPGs alike.

## Rankings

- #397,215 — Overall
- #20 — magic
- #25 — 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 Demo is praised for its addictive gameplay, unique mechanics, and depth, building well on the original. Players enjoy the engaging story, challenging combat, and meaningful side objectives. However, several users find the land management mechanic tedious and progress pacing less satisfying than the first game. The story, while revamped, is seen as less captivating by some. There are also reports of compatibility issues. Overall, the demo provides a solid preview and many players look forward to the full release due to its refined gameplay and improvements.

### Pros

- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a good progression system
- Unique and fresh mechanics that improve upon the original game
- In-depth and lengthy demo giving a comprehensive feel of the full game
- Good balance of story and challenging combat
- Fun idle game elements with meaningful side objectives and stories

### Cons

- Land mechanic feels like a chore and requires demolishing buildings, causing a sense of lost progress
- Story lacks the mystery and appeal of the original game
- Some users feel progress is slow or unimpactful compared to the first game
- Compatibility issues with certain phones causing the app to not work properly

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