For a visual breakdown of the gameplay and developer intent, you can watch this critical review: Izzy Reviews: Secret of Magia Izzy's Museum of Underrated Games YouTube• Aug 30, 2015 Secret of Magia | TIME FOR MORE RPG MAKER GAMES!
: The review at Save or Quit analyzes the game's core loop, noting its non-linear dungeon progression but criticizing the "weird" enemy level scaling and shallow implementation of features like the hookshot and crafting. Secret Of Magia
“Despite the huge map and odd intro, the game shows potential at first with its combat system... however, it was soon ruined by the enemy scaling, which shouldn't be there in the first place.” Save or Quit · 5 years ago For a visual breakdown of the gameplay and
: In an article on Gamers Haven , the author explores how the game "puts RPG Maker through its paces," specifically discussing the complexity of its menu systems and class selection (such as the keyboard ninja). however, it was soon ruined by the enemy
“I liked that this game tried to do as many fresh things as possible, things that aren't in the average RPG Maker game. There's a few nice things to it, but it feels very half-baked in execution.” Planned All Along · 5 years ago
The following articles offer a "paper-like" look into the game's successes and failures in execution: