Havent seen magnolia but i imagine this is what its like in game form. Pretty cool story, I understand its rated teen but I wish it took itself more seriously sometimes (some of the ideas presented within the story are pretty morbid). Can be a bit predictable times but the story has a ton of twists you wont expect so it balances out. Gameplay is pretty fun once you get into it. Never got super attached to the story/characters. Really nice ending that tied everything together., Cool little game