Magic: The Gathering: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Magic: The Gathering (1997) is a strategy, turn-based strategy (tbs), tactical, card & board game video game developed by MicroProse Software, Inc., available on PC. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 87/100 on IGDB.

What is Magic: The Gathering about?

Magic: The Gathering is a computer game published by MicroProse in April 1997 based on the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. The game takes place in the plane of Shandalar, where the player must travel the land and fight random enemies to gain cards, and defeat five wizards representing the five colors. The player must prevent one color from gaining too much power, and defeat the planeswalker Arzakon, who has a deck of all five colors. Adventure game and role-playing game elements are present, including inventory, gold, towns, dungeons, random battles, and character progression in the form of new abilities and a higher life point total. An oversized version of Aswan Jaguar was included in the game box.

Key details

Magic: The Gathering was released in 1997 and supports single player. Platforms: PC. Developer: MicroProse Software, Inc..

Should you play Magic: The Gathering?

With a 87/100 aggregate score, Magic: The Gathering ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.