Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015

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Hunt bigger game on a bold new adventure with Magic 2015—Duels of the Planeswalkers! Command powerful creatures and wield devastating spells to defeat your opponents in this epic game of strategy. Hone your skills as you battle your way across the planes of the Multiverse. Beware though, Planeswalker. Your biggest danger lies ahead. Garruk Wildspeaker, the greatest hunter known, has fallen under …

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Play Modes

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

Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 screenshot

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Provides a polished and visually appealing experience for newcomers to Magic: The Gathering.
Introduces deck-building for the first time in a Duels release, offering a new layer of strategy.
Complex and enjoyable battles that can engage players and encourage progression.

Microtransactions create a paywall that detracts from the overall experience and progression.
Limited deck selection and uninspired card options make the gameplay feel restrictive and unexciting.
Lacks additional modes and suffers from technical issues, leading to a less enjoyable experience compared to previous titles.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game has been criticized for its reliance on microtransactions, which many reviewers feel create a paywall for better content and limit the overall experience. Players express frustration over the lack of diverse deck options and the removal of previous modes, alongside technical issues that hinder gameplay. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as excessive and detrimental to the enjoyment of the game.
- “It provides immersive entertainment that encourages you to push forward, while highlighting the negative aspects of in-game purchases.”
- “The actual implementation of deck building is lacking, starting with the fact that the game doesn’t inform you that you’re stuck with your first choice of deck, and ending with the microtransactions that hold some of the better cards hostage.”
- “Microtransactions act as a paywall, with uninspired and limited card selection, and some technical issues detracting from the overall experience.”
- “It provides immersive entertainment that encourages you to push forward, while spitting in your face the horrors of in-game purchases.”
- “Mtg: Duels of the Planeswalkers at last adds customization, but ruins it with microtransactions and grindy gameplay.”
- “While the addition of full-fledged deck building is something that Duels of the Planeswalkers fans will certainly greet with excitement at first glance, the actual implementation is lacking at best, starting with the fact that the game doesn’t tell you that you’re stuck with your first choice of deck, continuing with the uninspired and limited selection of cards, and ending with the microtransactions that hold some of the better cards hostage.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the customization options in "Mtg: Duels of the Planeswalkers," but many criticize the game for its excessive grinding and reliance on microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Mtg: Duels of the Planeswalkers at last adds customization, but ruins it with microtransactions and grindy gameplay.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the actual gameplay.”
- “I appreciate the depth of the game, but the constant grinding for resources takes away from the fun.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay of "Mtg: Duels of the Planeswalkers" introduces customization options, which is a positive addition; however, it is marred by the presence of microtransactions and a grindy experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “Mtg: Duels of the Planeswalkers at last adds customization, but ruins it with microtransactions and grindy gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Magic: The Gathering is praised for its high replayability due to unrestricted deckbuilding options and a polished visual experience, making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced players.
- “Magic: The Gathering is a very solid TCG with unrestricted deckbuilding, offering a polished visual experience and high replayability. It's a great entry-level product.”