2 New Reviews

Our Game has received 2 new reviews.

ThumbGods Raves: "Magic Toychest is a good kid-friendly game, without defaulting to the usual match-3 system of many indie all-ages games."

and Unigamesity gave it a 4 out of 5, GREAT! Rating saying:

"The Magic Toy Chest a really great title, one you can play 20 minutes per day, just to relax and keep your brain working or 6 hours straight to prove the entire family that you simply rock."

"No, The Magic Toy chest really works and, with the excuse of making you a better and cleaner person, it manages to entertain you across an endless number of levels – all both mind bending and entertaining, fun and smart."

First Hour Magic Toy Chest Review

Very interesting review of the *new* Magic Toy Chest over on FirstHour.net. They only review the first hour and we followed World of Goo... but although the scores aren't that high (5 is seen as average) there was a ton of praise throughout the review, so take a look.

Magic Toy Chest gets 7/10 olives

The *new* Magic Toy Chest was reviewed over at Tech-Olive

here are some highlights from the review:

Despite MTC‘’s casual appearance, it actually takes quite a bit of thinking, planning and patience.

While MTC may be fairly complicated, the tutorial levels do a fantastic job of explaining to you how things work and what exactly your objectives are.

Gameplay: 8 With the physics and impressive level design, the game serves an experience that is not often found.

Lasting Appeal: 8 If you are a fan of this genre, then you know games like this offer massive replay value with the vast amount of solutions to any given problem.

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Casual Review takes a look at the Magic Toy Chest

Casual Review took a look at the Magic Toy Chest. You can read the full review here.
Highlights include:

"Here’s a game that might actually change children’s attitudes when it comes to cleaning up their room. "

"The game is definitely one worth experiencing if you have never tried anything from “The Incredible Machine” series before."

"There is no single way to solve the puzzles — you have the freedom to use the toys you’re provided as you like and make use of the pre-placed toys in the level to achieve your objective."

Hopefully, we'll address the major complaints (really bright graphics) with our title update.

Toy Chest scores 4/5!

"This game, which seems simple at first, is given a 4/5 rating, because it is very creative and unlike many puzzle games already out there. This trial version is fun for adults and children, so the full version is definitely worth purchasing. Just a warning for the physics lover: You may become addicted to this game!"

"Teenagers and adults will enjoy the challenge of applying their knowledge of physics to complete levels."

"Young children will enjoy watching older children or adults play, because the game uses fun graphics and tools made from toys, such as legos, bats, balls, blocks and teddy bears."

Read the whole review by Little A

Bytten Gives the Magic Toy Chest a 90%!

"There aren't many downsides to TMTC"

"Graphics are high quality and quite cartoony"

"This is a welcome brain-stretching exercise for all TIM fans, and ideal for parents looking to stretch their children - no violence, bright and cheerful, encouraging logical thought... and it might inspire them to tidy their rooms, but I can't promise anything in that direction! Now I'm off to try setting up a domino rally... "

Graphics 90%
Sound 88%
Playability 92%
Longevity 90%
Overall Score 90%

- Andrew Williams, Bytten (Read the Full Review)

Casual Gamer Chick Review

Another reviewer has recommended the Magic Toy Chest. Some highlights from the review:

"The skip feature is a great feature and eliminates the frustration factor. It is a big frustration to have one level stop the player from continuing on with the game"

"The Magic Toychest was a really fun game and had a good balance between challenging puzzles and easier puzzles. The physics in the game are great and the toys and balls roll like you would expect them to when they are hit. Any player that likes physics games and enjoys puzzles, should definitely check out The Magic Toychest. The game has a lot of game play and is worth the $19.95."

- Casual Gamer Chick (read the full review here)

Radical Rom Review Highlights

"...Graduate Games has come up with something really special here, and I want to take the time to tell you about it so that hopefully some more retro gaming enthusiasts out there will check it out."

"The vibe in The Magic Toy Chest is deceptively cute, and while I'm sure that it would be a great game for the younger set, it also has a whole lot of meat in there for anyone to dig into."

"High score junkies are going to find a well balanced, challenging, and thoroughly engaging experience to dig into, and even those that usually aren't into going for high scores will find themselves saying "just one more try..." and getting addicted to perfection."

"I give it my highest recommendation, and heavily suggest that everyone that reads this at least pick up the free demo. It's obvious that Graduate Games do what they do purely out of their love of videogaming, and their latest lovechild is a wonderful example of what a couple of creative minds can achieve when they're really passionate about what they do."

- Frankie Leet of Radical Rom Reviews

Other Praise from our Beta Tests

"Might look childish but it's really cool" - Amynue

"Very very fun." - Whef

"Overall strangely fun." - Geel9 from Ohio

"I lol'd at the Power Puffins sign." - Ryu Hinote

Gamecyte Review Highlights

".... the game is accessible, intuitive, and unimposing, presenting a colorful world full of amusing toys and an extremely basic premise and goal."

"Parents needn’t worry about their kids running this game, nor playing it — nothing even remotely objectionable can be found in The Magic Toy Chest, whose sole plot point is “The house is a mess. Clean it up.”"

"The new ingredients it does add to the formula, though, are all clever enough to interest experienced puzzle gamers."

"The Magic Toy Chest is a fun game, it’s true. It’s quick to learn and has a good amount of variety to its puzzles, and its cheerful motif will put a little smile on your face. Parents looking to amuse their young gamer progeny would do well to consider this title."

- Jesse Henning of GameCyte (Read the Whole Review)