Magi

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Magi is a challenging game of wizard duels, mixing strategy and RPG elements with the dynamism and immediacy of fighting games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with great music and a fun take on magical combat, allowing for a variety of character builds.
Gameplay is strategic and engaging, with a good balance of simplicity and depth, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master.
The character customization and unique abilities of each spellcaster provide a rich variety of gameplay, encouraging experimentation and replayability.

The game lacks a standard save system, which can be frustrating if players fail tough battles and cannot retry them.
Some mechanics feel overly simplistic, leading to potential boredom if battles go too smoothly or frustration if they go poorly.
There are a few bugs and limitations, such as the inability to name characters and a somewhat confusing tutorial.

gameplay
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it easy to grasp, yet this simplicity can also limit player options in certain situations. However, the mechanics allow for strategic depth, leading to a more involved experience despite the straightforward premise. Overall, players find the balance between accessibility and strategic complexity to be a notable aspect of the gameplay.
- “+simple but very strategic gameplay.”
- “This is both good and bad in terms of gameplay, as it's easy to understand, but also somewhat limiting in terms of what you can do in a given situation.”
- “It's such a simple idea, but expands to pretty involved gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple but very strategic.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its iconic and nostalgic quality, enhancing the overall experience, even in the main menu. While some users note that the developer may no longer support the game, the soundtrack remains a highlight for fans of magic duels.
- “Even the main menu was massively nostalgic, with the great music.”
- “The music soundtrack is pretty iconic. I don't think the developer supports it anymore, but if you're into magic duels, then you've probably spent worse money than this.”
- “The music soundtrack is pretty iconic. I don't think the developer supports it anymore, but if you're into magic duels, then you've probably spent worse money than this.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a minimalistic and retro style, reminiscent of classic NES games like "Risk of Rain" and "The Immortal," featuring proportionally accurate character models. While simple, the visuals are enhanced by vibrant explosions that create a visually engaging light show during battles, adding a classy touch to the overall aesthetic.
- “The graphics are simple, but the explosions are colorful, and in every battle, you are treated to a light show.”
- “The graphics are somewhat minimal and retro, but quite classy.”
- “Compare the character graphics with 'Risk of Rain' and maybe 'The Immortal' from the classic NES system... the character models are proportionally accurate.”
- “The graphics are sorta minimal and retro, but quite classy.”
- “Compare character graphics with 'Risk of Rain' and maybe 'The Immortal' from the classic NES system... the character models are proportionally accurate.”
- “Graphics are simple, but the explosions are colorful and in every battle you are treated to a light show.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its 10 unique characters to build, alongside engaging old-school RPG mechanics and time-critical combat. Players appreciate the dark thematic setting, which enhances the overall replay value.
- “There are 10 characters to build up, so it has great replayability.”
- “Old-school RPG with solid time-critical combat and significant replay value in a dark thematic setting.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining approach to magical combat, offering players a wide range of amusing build options that enhance the overall fun experience.
- “This game is a fun take on magical combat, and allows for a hilarious amount of build variety.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game features a minimal story that many players feel is not essential to the overall experience, suggesting that gameplay takes precedence over narrative depth.
- “Not much of a story, but this game doesn't really require one!”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant part of the experience, as each battle feels like a challenging power struggle where victories require considerable effort and strategy.
- “This is a grindy power struggle in each battle, and each win is dearly earned.”