Customer Reviews

Magi-Nation

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

It's amazing how this game just draws you in. It's more puzzling and deeper than you'd ever think. Your creatures are much meaner (and definetly NOT cute, which I like), much stronger, and some (like hyrens) just dominate the rest, even if they're mighty hard to create a ring for. You can even bring a creature back multiple times, even if it's destroyed. You only need to fight when you choose to, as you have to step into a flash of light to encounter any creature. Much nicer than Pokemon, whetre a simple stroll in the grass brings out numerous and annoying weak creatures. I also find the use of spells and actual HP used to call on the creatures make the game more stragetic than any other game I've played. Secrets are all over the place, and finding secret hyren areas, powerful relics, and new spells require thorough searching of every nook, cranny, and seemingly empty chests. The characters are humorous, and actually have personality (Gogor set me laughing!), along with your character (And you can even choose to say "yes" or "no" to many situations), Tony Jones. The ONLY drawback I find is only being able to save in the "overworld", not on any map.

My fav part of this game was the music! I haven't played any of my six Pokemon games since I bought it six months ago. The only thing I didn't like was how Zet was so powerful! I trained up for two weeks before I could beat him. I suggest you get a Deep Hyren as soon as possible. Otherwise the game is GREAT! It has a story actually, unlike many other games like Mario which have merely a plot like "Save the Princess." I'm dying waiting for it's sequel to come out in winter, but I'm not sure if it's for Gameboy Color or Advance. I only have a gameboy color, and if the sequel's for Gameboy Advance, I'm going to do chores till I can buy one!!I'm not going to miss the sequel!!

First off when I played this at first I thought it was aPokemon ... but once I got into the game I loved it the monsters are meaner than in Pokemon an stronger. To sum it up this game blows Pokemon out of the water

This game is excellent! If you just got out of Pokemon(like me) or your just looking for a good Game Boy game, get Magi-Nation. It's like The Legend of Zelda games mixed with Pokemon. This game(to me) is for kids(or people) ages 8-30. This game isn't to coplicated( like Zelda) or to childish(like Pokemon) but is kind of in between. The part I liked best was the roleplaying. If your a kid, beg your parents for this game. If your a teenager, save up $... and get it. If you are an adult looking for your kid a new GB game, get it for them. If you like Collectible Card Games, play the Dragon Ball Z CCG.

Really liked the package so I bought the game and cant play it enough..so much better then Pokemon and was also cool of them to give a magi-nation card with the game.

I bought this and have been hooked since! I spent at least 4 hours playing after the first power-on (first because it makes you spend a half hour at start, so be ready to devote some time in the beginning), but levelling up creatures and collecting creature crystals is very fun, and the option to enter or avoid battle is great too! crisp, colorful, and well-drawn graphics also grace this wonderful title!

THIS IS MY FAV. GAME I LOVE GAMES LIKE THIS IT IS WORTH IT! I LOVE THE MUSIC AND THE CHARACTERS AND THE CARD GAME THAT GOES WITH IT TO! HOWEVER IT CAN BE FRUSTERATING IF YOU FORGET TO SAVE LIKE I ALWAYS DO!!!!! OH WELL BUT THAT IS JUST MY PROBLEM OTHER THAN MY LITTLE SAVING THING I LOVE THE GAME. MAGI-NATION RULES!

I've played the Pokemon games and I can honestly say this game is so much better. It has better creatures, better story, better everything. After playing this game you'll have the distinct impression that the Pokemon games are written for eight-year-olds.

This game will become one of those long-time friends in your collection.

When I saw the GBC Magi Nation sitting alone one the shelves full of GBA games, I had to rescue it! I'm so glad I did!

When I started playing it, I thought, "Oh! It's a mix of Zelda and Pokemon!" That's true in as much as you control Dream Creatures and fight evil in an RPG style. There's items and different worlds and wonderful characters. However, it's not as bright and cheery as Pokemon or Zelda, hence the title of the review. When you get into a new village, they don't welcome you with open arms like in Pokemon or Zelda. There's death and psychological horror. When you "beat the boss", it's not like it solves everything. There are different possible endings. I played through the end twice, trying to change what happened. Both times it ended up the same, but it had a little more closure the second time. Still, it left me sad. I don't know if there is a happy ending. That really tips you off that it's a very different game from the aforementioned ones.

In the game, you play the role of Tony Jones. I really like him. This is the time you're supposed to say, "He's not real - you know that, right?" He might as well be. He's very realistic. I especially appreciated his comments on everything. Never be afraid to click to find out. The script writing is very consistent, and the "extras" are worth it! By extras, I mean the furniture and the books. Tony will comment on the comfort of the beds, and he will read the titles of the books. There's a great one in the underground. It actually had me laughing. I really enjoy the subtle humor in the game. It made it so much more enjoyable. In every new place, I would spend a while looking around for things so Tony could comment on them.

I didn't think the game was short. Either that or I'm really bad at playing it! I spent way too much time on this game, but I loved every minute of it (except when I was lost in the "jail"). I have a very bad sense of direction, and the dungeons are very long. You can't save the game except for when you're on the large map or at an inn. I spent several hours on the "jail" and still didn't find the exit. I had to restart it (due to the inability to save) and finally found it!

I also liked how there are different ways to play through the game. For example, you can take the easy way out of the jail, or you could try and save the prisoners. I missed something in there, but it involved a screwdriver...There's so much in the game that I would think it's worth playing again! You also get choices to make, like whether or not to return the master key...Why am I so conscientious?

The battles are pretty simple, once you get used to your options. The thing I didn't like was that you couldn't see how much energy your creatures had until you chose their attacks. So if you wanted to heal someone but couldn't remember who was hit last round, it's a guess.

My only real complaint (besides the save issue) is that there are strange limits with items. Also, if you use items to increase your creature's abilities, it resets when it levels up! The use of the word "permanently" in battle was confusing. For example, Updraft raises all of your creatures speeds permanently. But it's back to normal after the battle. Maybe "for the entire battle" is better.

This is the first "American" game I've played. It's made by Interactive Imagination, which is based in Seattle. Of course it's licensed by Nintendo and made in Japan, but it was still a new experience for me. It lacks the blatant cuteness of many Nintendo games, but it was still worthwhile and different from the others.

Overall, Tony makes this game worthwhile. It's deep in both gameplay and storyline. I would recommend it to anyone who still has a Gameboy color (yay!).

The best reason to buy this game is that it comes with sheet music for the Nostalgie! Doesn't that sell the game by itself?

With the rising popularity of the Magi-Nation Trading/Collectible Card game, the guys and gals at I2 decided a vidoe game was in order.

The game itself is easy to learn, and quick addict. You are Tony Jones, a regular kid in our world. He gets bullied into retrieving crystals from a cave, and is transported to the Mooonlands. Once in the Moondlands, the Naroom people will explain how animite, rings, summoning, and dream creatures work. You explore a mass of worlds, each with their own unique elements, music, and creatures.

Magi Nation is a wonderful game. Although lacking in some aspects, it is still worth picking it up to anyone who is a fan of the card game, and even someone who is just starting out.

The music is beautiful. Tools werebrought out by Factor5, and did an amazing job with bringing out memorable tracks.

Gameplay is easy to learn. Although some of the menus have difficulting with scrolling and cancelling selections, they are easy to overcome.

Graphics are an interesting cut above, with short cut scenes that display chosen attacks and spells during battles. Up to four creatures can be summoned in any battle. Magi battles give a feel of boss fights, as well as a challenge.

Leveling up creatures is EXTREMELY tedious, and one of the only downfalls of the game. Energy consumption is insane when battling. But, no one ever said games had to be easy. Still, the battling system is generally unique in comparison with other RPG's.

4/5 stars is my rating. The game makes you think with plenty of puzzles, the music will be stuck in your head forever, and it is simply ingenious.

For more information on Moonlands & the rest of Magi-Nation, I encourage everyone to visit the official Magi-Nation website, at http://www.magi-nation.com