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Academy of Magic: Lair of the Beast

Academy of Magic: Lair of the Beast

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4 / 5
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Good
4.3 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
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Good
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After discovering his heritage as a wizard and banishing the dark power that held the once-beautiful Academy of Magic under a curse, Dennis Griffin now attends classes with other young witches and wizards, including a girl named Elera who quickly became one of his best friends. Life has never been better.

When Elera's younger brother is kidnapped by a monstrous beast and students are forbidden from leaving the school, Dennis is desperate to help her save him. Yet there seems to be nothing they can do… until his rival, a student named Max, reveals he has a plan to find Elera's brother.

And so, the three sneak out of the school to begin a desperate quest to find the kidnapped student and save him from the beast, even as their greatest enemies begin to stir!
Game System Requirements

OS: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10

CPU: 1.6 GHz

RAM: 1024 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 147 MB

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Academy of Magic: Lair of the Beast

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4.2 out of 5 ( 23 Reviews Review )
81%(17 out of 21) of players recommend this game
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4.3 / 5
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3.8 / 5
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4.1 / 5
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Loved it!
5 / 5
19 of 20 found this review helpful
Fun and Laid Back
PostedJanuary 12, 2021
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fromFrance
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor 
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4 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
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4 / 5
This game gave me just what i like in a match 3 game. Its laid back but still challenging, the boards are colorful and well designed. I don't like match 3 games that are timed where one is stressed to complete within given limits. Nor do i enjoy match 3 games where bombs are constantly exploding right and left because you've made some match 4's or 5's. They deprive me of the opportunity to clear ...Show more
This game gave me just what i like in a match 3 game. Its laid back but still challenging, the boards are colorful and well designed. I don't like match 3 games that are timed where one is stressed to complete within given limits. Nor do i enjoy match 3 games where bombs are constantly exploding right and left because you've made some match 4's or 5's. They deprive me of the opportunity to clear the board with my own skills and patience. I really enjoyed playing this game because i could take my time and complete every level at my pace and with my strategy. It is good that i can earn extra tools should i need some help to beat a particularly difficult board. What i like in this game is that i can choose to use these tools or not. I have gotten tired of match 3 games where the boards are overrun with unnecessary exploding devices.
I recommend this game if you enjoy a less agressive game play. Show less
I recommend this game!
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Love It!
PostedJanuary 12, 2021
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Fun, relaxing, visually pleasing and colorful...always a buy for me because these are within the small group of games I find time to play to the end of the story...and then I want another one!
I recommend this game!
+16points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
LOVE IT TOO!!!!
PostedJanuary 14, 2021
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3
 
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Spellarium 6
4.7 out of 5(35)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
The colors are bright & beautiful!! Love it! There aren't many Match 3 games lately, I'll take what I can get; but I love the colors in this one. It's a buy for me!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
6 of 8 found this review helpful
So awesome and cute
PostedJanuary 12, 2021
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tut12345
 
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3
 
Current Favorite:
Spellarium 6
4.7 out of 5(35)
 
 
 
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I really liked the first one and when I got on today to see the new game I got all excited I knew this game was bought before I even tried it. Love relaxed games because with my household and being on call 24/7 for my mom its awesome I can go away and not have to worry about timers. I think its really fun and reminds me of Harry Potter Series. I hope they make another one I love match 3s like this ...Show more
I really liked the first one and when I got on today to see the new game I got all excited I knew this game was bought before I even tried it. Love relaxed games because with my household and being on call 24/7 for my mom its awesome I can go away and not have to worry about timers. I think its really fun and reminds me of Harry Potter Series. I hope they make another one I love match 3s like this one. Show less
I recommend this game!
+4points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
5 of 8 found this review helpful
YES!! Another Harry Potter Theme!! Better than the first one...
PostedJanuary 12, 2021
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XFreak
 
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fromNew york
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
As my preference, I Really like Harry Potter.
And i found this game so relaxing for killing my time.
I love the game world, beautiful artwork and bold storyline.
Gameplay is just another match3 mechanism just like every release from this developer.
But it doesnt bother me, as long this game is fun anyway.
Thank you!
I recommend this game!
+2points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
3 of 5 found this review helpful
I like the background music
PostedJanuary 13, 2021
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Vdsamodra
 
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Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Because for me the game is for killing time in this pandemic and I find the music is soothing yet uplifting. I recommend the game.
I recommend this game!
+1point
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Loved it!
5 / 5
5 of 10 found this review helpful
I love this sequel
PostedJanuary 13, 2021
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Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I played the first series, now I play the second one. I hopee there's the third one released I'm so curious about it.
I recommend this game!
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Loved it!
5 / 5
2 of 4 found this review helpful
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
PostedJanuary 22, 2021
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deddu
 
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fromCalifornia USA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
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4 / 5
Great game with nice characters and a good story.
I recommend this game!
0points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
2 of 5 found this review helpful
Adorable
PostedJanuary 13, 2021
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Skill Level:Beginner
Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy
Fun Factor 
Good
4 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I love this match 3 game. It's not really hard to play, yet the storyline is nice! There are tools too to help me finish the game.
I recommend this game!
-1point
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Loved it!
5 / 5
1 of 3 found this review helpful
a great M3
PostedJanuary 24, 2021
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fromharrisonburg, virginia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
i enjoyed this game. there was a tory with it and i enjoyed that. once you use a "tool or power-up" then they meter refills with matches. the more matches the more tools you can use depending on strength needed. you can buy the tools with stars that you earn in the game. you also buy upgrades that way. after so long the game will show a hint for you.
I recommend this game!
-1point
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