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| − | + | {{Video Game | |
| + | | Title = Master of Magic | ||
| + | | Image = Master of Magic - DOS - USA.jpg | ||
| + | | ImageDescription = MS-DOS - USA - 1st edition. | ||
| + | | Developer = {{VideoGameDeveloper|Simtex}} | ||
| + | | Publisher = {{VideoGamePublisher|MicroProse Software}} | ||
| + | | PublishedYear = 1994 | ||
| + | | PublishedMonth = 09 | ||
| + | | PublishedDay = ?? | ||
| + | | Platforms = {{Platform|DOS}}, {{Platform|PlayStation}}, {{Platform|PC-9800}} | ||
| + | | Genres = {{VideoGameGenre|Management simulator|Management simulator}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Strategy video game|Strategy}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Turn-based strategy video game|Turn-based strategy}} | ||
| + | | Themes = {{MediaTheme|Fantasy}}, {{MediaTheme|War}} | ||
| + | | Distributions = {{VideoGameDistribution|Commercial}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''''Master of Magic''''' | + | '''''Master of Magic''''' is a [[turn-based strategy]] video game with a [[fantasy]] theme. It was developed by [[Simtex]] and published by [[MicroProse Software]] for [[MS-DOS]] in September 1994. |
| − | == | + | Like ''[[Civilization]]'', over-world exploration takes place in a square grid, and new units are built in towns which can be upgraded. However, unlike ''Civ'', combat takes place in an isometric grid and has many units, heroes, and spells. |
| − | + | ||
| + | ==Personal== | ||
| + | {{VideoGameStatus | ||
| + | | Own = | ||
| + | | CantOwn = | ||
| + | | Won = Yes. Multiple times on normal difficulty. | ||
| + | | CantWin = | ||
| + | | Finished = 2000s. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | While I may have seen it advertised in gaming magazines, I didn't play ''Master of Magic'' when it came out. Instead, I found it reviewed on the Internet, probably ''[[Home of the Underdogs]]'', and it looked fun so I played it. | ||
==Review== | ==Review== | ||
| − | + | {{Video Game Review|7|6|7|5|8|MS-DOS}} | |
| − | + | ||
| + | {{Spoilers}} | ||
===Good=== | ===Good=== | ||
| − | * | + | * I like how you can customize your character's starting magic affiliation and spell abilities. |
| + | * There is a very wide assortment of different units, races, and spells to keep things exciting. | ||
| + | * You can recruit heroes who can cast spells, raise levels, and carry powerful artifacts. | ||
| + | * The art and animation is quite nice. | ||
* The music, while pretty lo-fi, makes a very fine backdrop. | * The music, while pretty lo-fi, makes a very fine backdrop. | ||
| − | * | + | * I like the variety in the wizard portraits; several races and sexes are included. |
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===Bad=== | ===Bad=== | ||
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** Casters will often cast spells that don't help at all, like create mud on units behind walls. | ** Casters will often cast spells that don't help at all, like create mud on units behind walls. | ||
** Casters will cast non-stacking enchantments on units that already have them. | ** Casters will cast non-stacking enchantments on units that already have them. | ||
| − | * Heroes and champions are cool, but even at their highest levels and when fully equipped, they're | + | * Heroes and champions are cool, but even at their highest levels and when fully equipped, they're out-classed by the powerful regular units. |
| − | * The interface is well designed, but | + | * The interface is well designed, but its speed is a little clunky. |
===Ugly=== | ===Ugly=== | ||
| − | * | + | * For some strange reason, the game lacks multiplayer! Not even hot seat. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Media== | ||
| + | ===Documentation=== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Master of Magic - DOS - Manual (Digital).pdf|Game manual (digital). | ||
| + | Master of Magic - DOS - Spellbook (Digital).pdf|Spellbook (digital). | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Videos=== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|qeT2QEtfSV0|Longplay.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Play Online== | ||
| + | {{PlayOnline|https://classicreload.com/master-of-magic-french.html|MS-DOS (France)}}, {{PlayOnline|https://classicreload.com/master-of-magic-deutsch.html|MS-DOS (Germany)}}, {{PlayOnline|https://classicreload.com/master-of-magic.html|MS-DOS (USA)}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Representation== | ||
| + | {{Representation | ||
| + | | Media = Video games | ||
| + | | StrongFemaleCharacterStatus = Pass | ||
| + | | StrongFemaleCharacterNotes = You can play as one of the female wizards: Sharee, Freya, Ariel, Kali. | ||
| + | | BechdelTestStatus = Pass | ||
| + | | BechdelTestNotes = If playing as a female, you can talk to other female wizards. | ||
| + | | StrongPOCCharacterStatus = Pass | ||
| + | | StrongPOCCharacterNotes = You can play as Raven (North American), Sharee (African), Lo Pan (Chinese), Jafar (Arabic), Tlaloc (Mesoamerican) | ||
| + | | QueerCharacterStatus = Fail | ||
| + | | QueerCharacterNotes = There are no queer characters. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | + | {{Link|MobyGames|http://www.mobygames.com/game/master-of-magic}} | |
| − | + | {{Link|Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Magic}} | |
| + | {{Link|StrategyWiki|https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Master_of_Magic}} | ||
| + | {{Link|GameFAQs|https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/564960-master-of-magic}} | ||
| + | {{Link|ModdingWiki|http://www.shikadi.net/moddingwiki/Master_of_Magic}} | ||
| + | {{Link|TVTropes|https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/MasterOfMagic}} | ||
| + | |||
* [http://masterofmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Mod masterofmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Mod] - Mods to improve the AI, units, and spells. | * [http://masterofmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Mod masterofmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Mod] - Mods to improve the AI, units, and spells. | ||
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/momime sourceforge.net/projects/momime] - Open source remake with online multi-player. | * [https://sourceforge.net/projects/momime sourceforge.net/projects/momime] - Open source remake with online multi-player. | ||
| − | + | [[Category: Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action]] | |
| − | [[Category: Video | + | [[Category: Game Mechanic - Playable Female Character]] |
| − | + | [[Category: Game mechanic - Playable person of color]] | |
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[[Category: Favorite]] | [[Category: Favorite]] | ||
[[Category: Favorite Games]] | [[Category: Favorite Games]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 14 March 2024
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Master of Magic is a turn-based strategy video game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Simtex and published by MicroProse Software for MS-DOS in September 1994.
Like Civilization, over-world exploration takes place in a square grid, and new units are built in towns which can be upgraded. However, unlike Civ, combat takes place in an isometric grid and has many units, heroes, and spells.
Contents
Personal
| Own? | No. |
|---|---|
| Won? | Yes. Multiple times on normal difficulty. |
| Finished | 2000s. |
While I may have seen it advertised in gaming magazines, I didn't play Master of Magic when it came out. Instead, I found it reviewed on the Internet, probably Home of the Underdogs, and it looked fun so I played it.
Review
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| 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Best Version: MS-DOS
— This section contains spoilers! —
Good
- I like how you can customize your character's starting magic affiliation and spell abilities.
- There is a very wide assortment of different units, races, and spells to keep things exciting.
- You can recruit heroes who can cast spells, raise levels, and carry powerful artifacts.
- The art and animation is quite nice.
- The music, while pretty lo-fi, makes a very fine backdrop.
- I like the variety in the wizard portraits; several races and sexes are included.
Bad
- The AI has some pretty big flaws.
- They build ships in tiny ponds.
- Casters will often cast spells that don't help at all, like create mud on units behind walls.
- Casters will cast non-stacking enchantments on units that already have them.
- Heroes and champions are cool, but even at their highest levels and when fully equipped, they're out-classed by the powerful regular units.
- The interface is well designed, but its speed is a little clunky.
Ugly
- For some strange reason, the game lacks multiplayer! Not even hot seat.
Media
Documentation
Game manual (digital).
Spellbook (digital).
Videos
Play Online
MS-DOS (France), MS-DOS (Germany), MS-DOS (USA)
Representation
| Strong female character? | Pass | You can play as one of the female wizards: Sharee, Freya, Ariel, Kali. |
|---|---|---|
| Bechdel test? | Pass | If playing as a female, you can talk to other female wizards. |
| Strong person of color character? | Pass | You can play as Raven (North American), Sharee (African), Lo Pan (Chinese), Jafar (Arabic), Tlaloc (Mesoamerican) |
| Queer character? | Fail | There are no queer characters. |
Links
- masterofmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Mod - Mods to improve the AI, units, and spells.
- sourceforge.net/projects/momime - Open source remake with online multi-player.
Categories:
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- 1994 Video Games
- Video games developed by Simtex
- Video games published by MicroProse Software
- DOS Games
- PlayStation Games
- PC-9800 Games
- Video Game Genre - Management simulator
- Video Game Genre - Strategy
- Video Game Genre - Turn-based strategy
- Media Theme - Fantasy
- Media Theme - War
- Software Distribution Model - Commercial
- Video Games I Don't Own
- Video Games I've Beaten
- Video Game Rating - 7
- Video Game Graphics Rating - 7
- Video Game Sound Rating - 5
- Video games which can be played online
- Video games with a strong female character
- Video games that pass the Bechdel test
- Video games with a strong person of color character
- Video games without a queer character
- Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action
- Game Mechanic - Playable Female Character
- Game mechanic - Playable person of color
- Favorite
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