The Magic Circle

by Question

2015

SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie

Comedy · Sandbox · Sci-Fi

Excellent

SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie

Comedy · Sandbox · Sci-Fi

Excellent

About

You are the protagonist of an unfinished 1st person fantasy game, trapped in development hell. The designers (played by James Urbaniak, Ashly Burch, and Karen Dyer) are god-like, but so indecisive that they've given you no powers whatsoever. With the help of a mysterious disembodied voice (Stephen Russell) you must seize the tools of game development from these unworthy 'gods', uncovering more of the darkly comic story as you go.

Publisher: Question
Engine: Unity
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Comedy, Sandbox
Perspective: First person
Age Rating: PEGI 16 — Suitable for ages 16+

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Where to Buy

Steam

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Release History

Jun 04, 2015— Linux, macOS, PC

Apr 26, 2016— PS4

Jun 29, 2016— Xbox One

Language Support

6 languages

Language	Audio	Subtitles	Interface
English	✓	✓	✓
French	—	✓	✓
German	—	✓	✓
Italian	—	✓	✓
Russian	—	✓	✓
Spanish (Spain)	—	✓	✓