A Pinch of Magic

April 1, 2021 Crystal Game Works Crystal Game Works
Indie Visual Novel
Linux Android PC Mac
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Varsha is a young witch who has just graduated high school. While their friends were off jet setting and travelling around the world, Varsha had to go back to their hometown Lynnsdale to take care of their grandparents who ran a small magic store. There were two major issues though: one, magic is strictly banned and two, their grandparents store is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Play as Varsha as you try to revive your grandparent's store, avoid scrutiny by the authorities, and find love—all in one summer.
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Release Date April 1, 2021
Developer Crystal Game Works
Publisher Crystal Game Works
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Text
Themes Fantasy, Romance
A Pinch of Magic

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