Magic vs Metal

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Magic vs Metal is a single player casual strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

In a post-apocalyptic world, two factions—biological and mechanical—clash in a desperate war for survival. Players can command battles from an RTS viewpoint or dive into intense third-person shooter action. Choose from six unique heroes, wield powerful spells, and craft rare items to dominate the battlefield in a massive single-player campaign.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 407 reviews

graphics39 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and sound design, creating an immersive experience.
Gameplay is fun, intuitive, and offers a variety of characters and abilities, keeping it engaging.
There are no forced ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience.

The game lacks a compelling storyline, making it feel repetitive over time.
There are significant issues with bugs and glitches, including progress not saving and critical errors preventing gameplay.
In-app purchases are aggressively promoted, which can detract from the enjoyment of the game.

graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
22%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise from users, with many describing them as beautiful, cinematic, and comparable to PC quality. While most players appreciate the visual design and smooth performance, some have reported issues such as lag on certain devices and occasional rendering glitches. Suggestions for improvement include adding more graphic options and enhancing the overall quality to match the game's potential.
- “Graphically it's probably the best I've seen; the different classes all play differently, so there's some variety.”
- “Absolutely loving this experience; the classes are innovative, and the art style is top-notch.”
- “This game is fantastic, with simple combat and really beautiful and cinematic graphics.”
- “One suggestion, there's no option for HD graphics.”
- “Experiencing render glitches when in max graphics and framerate on Poco X3 GT.”
- “But please the glitch and bugs are too much, and please improve the graphics.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
20%
13%
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness, smooth controls, and engaging mechanics, with each character and weapon offering distinct experiences. While many players find it fun and addictive, some express concerns about potential repetitiveness and grindiness over time. Overall, the game combines beautiful graphics with enjoyable gameplay, making it a recommended choice for fans of strategic and battle-oriented games.
- “Every character is unique in a way, and every weapon you get makes their kit and gameplay different.”
- “The gameplay is really awesome, brings forth the vibes from heroes and castles, and the controls are smooth.”
- “Beautiful graphics and great gameplay.”
- “I will say that the in-app purchases are offered a bit too aggressively for me, and while I currently enjoy the gameplay, I worry it will get repetitive after a while.”
- “Gameplay is a bit grindy, and there are some crashes.”
- “Gameplay took a bit to get adjusted to.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
11%
65%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of forced ads and find the gameplay enjoyable, there are concerns about aggressive in-app purchase prompts and the potential for repetitive gameplay. Overall, players value the lack of disruptive ads but express a desire for a more balanced approach to monetization.
- “Offline, no ads, no obnoxious microtransactions and a very simple yet fun concept!”
- “The best part is that there are no ads and it has many playable characters.”
- “Fun, well thought out game that forces no ads view for play.”
- “It's a very good game like all of your titles, with the exception of the in-app purchases and ads, while I'd rather pay for such a game.”
- “I will say that the in-app purchases are offered a bit too aggressively for me, and while I currently enjoy the gameplay, I worry it will get repetitive after a while.”
- “Either you watch a ton of ads to progress or shell out a lot of money.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players appreciate the interesting characters and factions, many express disappointment over the lack of a cohesive narrative or lore, feeling that the gameplay resembles an arcade experience without sufficient context. Overall, there is a strong desire for more story content and character development to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The two factions are pretty cool and I really like the story.”
- “Love this game, the graphics and the storyline are great.”
- “Good game, the story and characters are interesting.”
- “By far the most annoying bugs this game has, other than lack of content and storyline, it's pretty good and entertaining.”
- “I do wish it had a story though because everything feels like there should be some lore around it from the classes of the mechs to the portals, but even without a plot, the game is enjoyable and a great way to kill some time.”
- “The game just lacks a story context; I feel like I'm playing an arcade game that just involves defeating stages that gradually become challenging without any story background. The rest is excellent.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature. However, some players expressed disappointment over the lack of music during battle sequences, which they feel detracts from the excitement of gameplay. Overall, while the music is well-received, its absence in critical moments is noted as a missed opportunity.
- “Unique gameplay, excellent music, and so much more.”
- “This game has good music, good gameplay, and good graphics. The best part is it's offline and rewards you well, just like Nobleman.”
- “The cool graphics, story, AAA console music, easy controls, and addictive gameplay make this a AAA game right from the start.”
- “I can't give this five stars because there is no music when you go into battle, which doesn't make the game feel exciting at all.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
While the game runs surprisingly well on lower-end devices, users express a desire for improved optimization to enhance performance further. Despite its ability to function on phones with just 1GB of RAM, there are still notable optimization issues that could be addressed for a better overall experience.
- “It's not a good game, it's a great game! The best thing about this is that you can play it offline and on a phone with 1GB of RAM, which is a pretty low-end device for gaming. But this game runs smoothly on that sort of device!”
- “The only thing I would want is better game optimization, which would allow it to run on lower-end phones.”
- “It just lacks a lot of optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be typical and tedious, often feeling like a means to encourage purchases for upgrades. There are also complaints about specific gameplay elements, such as the overwhelming spawn points of enemies, which contribute to the grindy experience. Overall, the grinding is seen as a drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “This is just your typical farming through endless levels of slightly increasing tedium to get you to buy the 'special upgrades.' Please go back to the old game model you used in H&C 2!”
- “Gameplay is a bit grindy, and there are some crashes.”
- “Nerf skeleton spawn points when playing as mech; seriously, they can be rather tedious to play against when they hug your base while you and the rest of your minions are at the frontline.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, including random freezes during gameplay and rendering glitches at maximum graphics settings, particularly on the Poco X3 GT. Despite these bugs, many players still recommend it for its engaging battle, strategic, and steampunk elements.
- “The game freezes randomly during levels when playing as a Technomancer, which can be quite frustrating.”
- “I'm experiencing rendering glitches when playing on max graphics and framerate on my Poco X3 GT.”
- “The game is really good but quite buggy; however, I would still highly recommend it for its battle, strategic, and steampunk gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its originality and visual appeal, with users highlighting the fun and engaging nature of the character designs. The combination of beautiful graphics and addictive gameplay further enhances the overall experience.
- “Character designs feel original and are fun to use.”
- “Very beautiful graphics, addictive gameplay, and interesting character designs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere is praised for its captivating blend of glimmering weapons and a gloomy, misty environment, creating a seamless interplay of darkness and light. This immersive setting enhances the gameplay experience, leaving players eager for more as they progress.
- “I love the glimmer of the weapons and the gloomy atmosphere filled with mist. The blend of darkness and light is smooth, and the gameplay keeps you wanting more as you progress.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world where every detail enhances the experience.”
- “The combination of eerie sounds and stunning visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real depth or immersion.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The world feels empty and devoid of character, making it hard to get lost in the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever jokes.”
- “The comedic timing and absurd situations kept me entertained throughout.”