《魔法手作 貓與魔法洋裝》（日文原名：マジカルクラフト 猫と魔法のドレス）是Imagineer與以《時尚造夢》（Fashion Dreamer）及《秘密的偶像公主》（ひみつのアイプリ）聞名的syn Sophia攜手推出的全新生活模擬遊戲，於2025年11月6日在Nintendo Switch及Switch2平台正式發售。以「裁縫魔法」與「悠閒鄉村生活」為主題，讓人沉浸於童話般的美麗世界，體驗一場關於夢想、創造與溫暖人情的魔法冒險。

舞台設於名為「芙爾奴（フルーヌ）」的寧靜村莊。主角莉莉雅（リリア）自幼憧憬以「裁縫魔法」創造華麗禮服的祖母，並在故事開端繼承祖母的魔法工坊與技藝。自此，莉莉雅開始踏上成為「傳說中的洋裝設計師」的旅程。將以她的視角展開日常，透過收集素材、製作布料、縫製洋裝，並接受村民的委託來設計他們的服飾。隨著技能提升與名聲擴大，莉莉雅的工作室會逐漸成長，開啟更多地點與互動內容，體驗村莊裡豐富的生活節奏。

核心玩法圍繞在「製作」與「換裝」兩大主軸上。玩家可自由設計洋裝的各項細節──從衣領、袖子、口袋等零件，到蕾絲花邊、刺繡、緞帶等裝飾──甚至能自行製作布料。布料的製作過程相當講究，除購買之外，還可透過選擇花紋、調配染色、設計圖樣等多重步驟自行創造。據官方資料顯示，遊戲內可組合出的布料樣式多達十萬種以上，讓每位玩家都能製作出完全獨一無二的時尚作品。

在縫製階段，運用四種不同的「裁縫魔法」──例如「針的魔法」與「剪刀的魔法」──以迷你遊戲的形式完成作品。若魔力（マナ）消耗殆盡，莉莉雅可以到咖啡廳小憩、品嚐點心、閱讀書籍，或在湖畔散步，這些生活互動不僅恢復體力，也豐富了遊戲的日常體驗。

村民的反應會隨莉莉雅的穿搭變化而不同，是本作一大亮點。例如，某些角色會讚嘆新款式，或希望獲得相同的服裝。這些互動讓玩家在換裝的同時，也能感受到與角色關係逐步加深的溫暖氛圍。

芙爾奴村本身的設計充滿童話感：石板街道、繽紛花田、香氣四溢的麵包店、市集與布料攤位，共同構成宛如故事書般的田園世界。可在村中閒逛、採購、交談、蒐集素材，並前往染整店、藝術家工坊等地點製作專屬布料。遊戲中還有許多可愛的小貓登場，包括莉莉雅的夥伴「果醬（ジャム）」及其他可互動的村貓，牠們會在玩家親近後贈送特殊道具，增添生活樂趣與驚喜。

從整體美術風格與系統設計來看，融合syn Sophia一貫擅長的「時尚與創作」元素，以及Imagineer的「療癒系生活模擬」氣質。柔和的色彩、細緻的角色表情與溫馨的音樂，營造出一個適合全年齡玩家的放鬆世界。其簡單易懂的操作與友善的教學系統，讓兒童也能輕鬆上手，同時擁有足夠的深度吸引成人玩家長時間投入。

目前日本媒體與玩家社群對本作的期待度相當高。許多《時尚造夢》與《集合啦！動物森友會》玩家認為，本作結合「製作服飾的細節深度」與「鄉村生活的溫度感」，是一款兼具創造性與療癒感的作品。有評論指出，《魔法手作 貓與魔法洋裝》展現了 syn Sophia 對「個人表達與審美自由」的進一步詮釋，是少數能讓玩家真正「動手創造」並「活出風格」的時尚模擬遊戲。Imagineer亦推出實體版預購活動，早期購買者可獲得特典「心動換裝手冊（ときめき着せかえ帖）」，其中附有以遊戲服飾為主題的貼紙與造型手冊，讓玩家在現實中也能體驗換裝樂趣。

整體而言，《魔法手作 貓與魔法洋裝》是融合裁縫創作、生活模擬與輕度社交互動的溫馨作品。不追求刺激的劇情或競爭性玩法，而是以細膩的節奏與手作的成就感，為玩家打造一個宛如午後陽光下的小小夢幻世界。

 “Magical Craft: Cats and the Magical Dress” (Japanese title: マジカルクラフト 猫と魔法のドレス) is an upcoming life-simulation and dressmaking game developed by syn Sophia, known for Fashion Dreamer and Himitsu no Aikatsu!, and published by Imagineer. It will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on November 6, 2025, with physical pre-orders already open in Japan.

Set in the idyllic and picturesque village of Flune, surrounded by lush nature and quaint stone streets, the story follows Lilia, a young girl who inherits her grandmother’s atelier and sewing magic. Inspired by her grandmother—a legendary dressmaker admired by all—Lilia embarks on her own journey to become the next great magical dressmaker. Players take on her role, gathering materials, crafting fabrics, designing dresses, and fulfilling requests from villagers, all while immersing themselves in the peaceful rhythm of rural life.

At its core, Magical Craft revolves around creation and customization. The game lets players design every detail of a dress—from collars, sleeves, and pockets to intricate lace, ribbons, and embroidery. Fabric creation is particularly deep: beyond buying ready-made materials, players can weave and dye their own cloth, combining patterns, textures, and colors. According to official details, over 100,000 possible fabric combinations can be achieved, offering an extraordinary degree of creative freedom.

To complete each dress, players use four distinct “sewing spells”, such as the Needle Spell and Scissors Spell, through interactive mini-games. If Lilia runs out of mana, she can rest, enjoy tea at the café, read a book, or relax by the lake—restorative moments that embody the game’s slow-paced and soothing tone.

One of the game’s most charming features is its dynamic social interaction system. Villagers will react differently depending on what Lilia is wearing. Some may express admiration or even request similar designs, creating a warm and evolving sense of community connection.

The village of Flune itself feels straight out of a fairy tale: cobblestone streets, colorful flower fields, bustling markets, cozy bakeries, and lively plazas make it a joy to explore. Players can stroll through the village, chat with locals, gather resources, and visit artisans or dyers to craft new fabrics. The game also includes adorable cats—Lilia’s companion Jam follows her everywhere, while other cats can be befriended through gentle interaction, sometimes rewarding the player with special gifts.

Artistically, Magical Craft: Cats and the Magical Dress reflects syn Sophia’s signature “fashion and creativity” aesthetic, paired with Imagineer’s trademark relaxing life-sim ambiance. Its soft color palette, expressive character art, and heartwarming soundtrack create a gentle, storybook-like world suitable for all ages. The gameplay is easy to learn for children yet detailed enough for older players who enjoy slow-paced, creative simulation experiences.

Early impressions from Japanese gaming communities and fashion-sim fans have been highly positive. Many compare it to a blend of Fashion Dreamer and Animal Crossing, praising its balance of “creative depth” and “emotional warmth.” Critics note that Magical Craft captures the joy of self-expression and artisanal creativity, offering an experience that’s more hands-on and personal than most modern fashion games.

Imagineer is also offering a limited-edition physical release, which includes a preorder bonus booklet called the “Tokimeki Dress-Up Notebook”, featuring stickers and outfit designs from the game for players to enjoy in real life.

Overall, Magical Craft: Cats and the Magical Dress is a beautifully crafted, heartwarming game that combines sewing, design, and slice-of-life storytelling. It invites players to slow down, create with care, and live out their dream as a small-town dressmaker—surrounded by cats, friendship, and magic.