Secrets of Magic 5: Back to School

[b]secrets of magic 5[/b] plays almost exactly like the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/453780]first[/url], [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/713430]second[/url], [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/1351250]third[/url] and [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/1467060]fourth[/url] games in the series, so my review will be very similar as well. beatrix, victoria's student from som4, is back. I was hoping she'd turn evil and breathe some life (and narrative) into the series again, but it wasn't to be, they're just watching over the school while the boss is away. so all the dialog is about [b]mandatory decorations[/b], just like in som3. the devs went with the 'every item has a bunch of variations' approach, which I first saw in [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/388450]spooky bonus[/url] (I think), so you can buy something, then change its appearance at will. there's still [b]very little difference from the previous games[/b]. typical match-3 action on [b]100 levels[/b] unlocked one by one, matching 4+ tiles creates various power-ups destroying stuff in different shapes, and there are che…

Best game out of the series. Not only it has extra puzzles (apart from Match-3 ones that is) it also let's you choose from pre-set decorations, there is NO 3D NAUSEATING backgrounds and no spiders! Fun, chill and relaxing. So this one can have the top spot, followed by game 2 and then game 1. ^-^

Probably the best overall in the series. The match 3 formula has been refined even further and this game has also added a few small object find and jigsaw type puzzles to the mix. Steam achievements are back as well. There was one minor bug I encountered that required a level restart, but other than that, the game plays well and is a lot of fun.

Just as fun as the others in the series, with at least 1 new mechanic I did not recognize from previous games. Tons of achievements. 3 different play modes.

A fun match 3 game with a few levels with mosaics and hidden objects, which is a welcome addition.

Love this game! Played and beat all 5 and still go back and play them again and again!