CCG writes – “Typically, following the leader isn’t bad when you make something similar to what preceded it but put a new twist on it. At worst, it just tends to be more of the same. In terms of plot and Match-3 mechanics, Academy of Magic: The Great Dark Wizard’s Curse falls towards the latter end.”
Source: N4G PC Academy of Magic: The Great Dark Wizard's Curse review – ChristCenteredGamer