Magi
- January 17, 2017
- MoaCube
Get on SteamMagi is a challenging game of wizard duels, mixing strategy and RPG elements with the dynamism and immediacy of fighting games.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with great music and a fun take on magical combat, allowing for a variety of character builds and strategies.
- Gameplay is simple yet strategic, with a good balance of depth and accessibility, making it easy to learn but challenging to master.
- The graphics, while minimal, are classy and the user interface is intuitive, allowing for smooth gameplay and easy access to information.
- The game lacks a standard save system, which can be frustrating if players want to retry tough battles.
- Some mechanics feel overly simplistic, leading to potential boredom if battles go too smoothly or become unbalanced.
- There are a few bugs and limitations, such as an incorrect wins score and the inability to name characters, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it easy to understand and accessible for players. However, this simplicity can also feel limiting, as it restricts the range of actions available in various situations. Despite this, the game offers strategic depth, allowing for more involved gameplay as players engage with its core mechanics.
“+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.”
“Simple but very strategic gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % 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. If you're into magic duels, then you've probably spent worse money than this.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simple and minimalistic, evoking a retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic NES titles, yet they maintain a classy appeal. Players appreciate the colorful explosions and vibrant light displays during battles, which enhance the overall visual experience.
“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.”
“The graphics are sort of 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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, all set in a compelling dark thematic environment.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor shines through its entertaining approach to magical combat, offering players a delightfully humorous experience with a wide range of build options.
“This game is a fun take on magical combat, and allows for a hilarious amount of build variety.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and not a focal point, but many players feel that it doesn't detract from the overall experience.
“There's not much of a story, but this game doesn't really require one!”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a challenging power-struggle, where victories in battles require significant effort and are hard-won.
“This is a grindy power struggle in each battle, and each win is dearly earned.”
“The grinding feels endless, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
