# Magic Research 2

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6478566840](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6478566840)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6478566840`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Matias Ezequiel Colotto
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (117 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-09
- **First published:** 2024-05-21
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-research-2/id6478566840)
- **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

Experience the long-awaited sequel to Magic Research in a standalone Chrome extension. As a rookie wizard, you quest to find or craft the Philosopher's Stone, mastering over 120 spells, studying Elements, and transmuting more than 250 items to fuel your journey. Lead a team of Wizards and enjoy a deep, semi-automated combat system across dozens of areas.

With hundreds of branching storylines and retirement bonuses that let you progress faster with each run, Magic Research 2 offers over 60 hours of gameplay and multiple endings. Optimized for phones and tablets, this standalone experience does not require Magic Research to play.

## Rankings

- #126,223 — Overall
- #18 — Roleplaying (Paid)
- #45 — magic
- #63 — research

## Review summary

Magic Research 2 is highly praised for its deep progression, vast content, and ongoing development. It blends idle and active play with meaningful endgame and strong writing, making it one of the best in its genre. However, players repeatedly cite UI/navigation challenges, heavy micromanagement, and performance/stability issues on some devices. Overall, it’s a standout for fans of incremental games, worth the price for depth and updates, with a satisfying ending.

### Pros

- Deep progression with varied builds and a strong endgame
- Huge amount of content and replayability with meaningful upgrades
- Notable improvements over MR1 and ongoing updates including helpful documentation
- Compelling writing, engaging world, and robust systems
- Addicting, well-balanced blend of idle and active play with a satisfying conclusion

### Cons

- UI/UX can be cluttered and navigation/inventory sorting is not intuitive
- Heavy micromanagement and repetitive manual actions; automation is lacking early on
- Performance issues in late game (lag, choppiness) and device overheating on some devices
- Stability/reliability issues (occasional crashes or the app failing to open)
- Some players find the game too complex for casual play

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