Magic: The Gathering

by Hasbro

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002S8AQ
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: January 7, 1997
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,730 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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Magic: The Gathering, based on Wizards of the Coast's popular trading card game of the same name, is now an interactive computer game. With this version you can duel the computer's artificial intelligence and fine-tune your decks. The strategy card game environment provides an introduction for new players while challenging the most experienced Magic: The Gathering fans.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply the BOMB!, June 9, 2000

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Kali "bengaligirl" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic: The Gathering (CD-ROM)

I love this game! Okay so I am a Magic addict, not only that but I am female which I have found out is a rare creature in the realm of Magic, and it's many mysteries. This game is great fun, especially if you don't get to play the card game very often. There are two ways of playing, you can make up your own deck and then play against the computer or you can use the interactive part of the game and go into the land of Shandalar and try and defeat the five Wizards, each Wizard representing a different land type. This works in a similar way to playing the computer but in this way you can collect rare and unique card along the way to boost the basic set you are allocated with. There are four levels, Apprentice, Magician, Sorcerer and Wizard. I would recommend that if you are a beginner go as an apprentice because it is easier. Playing on the Wizard level is like playing in a real tournament, and can be exceedingly frustrating! Apprentices play with a one-colour deck rather than mixed colours, which makes an easier game all round. Like in the card game, the computer version gives its cards the same strength and weaknesses. Blue being based on spells and magic, green being earthy and fast etc. The graphics are good, as are the sound effects and you feel you are actually getting a prize when you win cards off the creatures you challenge. You can go around Shandalar picking up extra cards by trading amulets that you are allocated at the start of the game, or buy buying them with gold that you win, steal, or are given. It's a fun game, that is totally addictive. I have been told there is an expansion pack available but I have yet to find it. All the same it is a great computer game and well worth having if you love Magic and want to play the game on your own.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great strategy game!, July 26, 2000

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"reflector1" (Atlantis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic: The Gathering (CD-ROM)

This is an excellent strategy game, especially if you're a fan of MTG. Design your own decks and play against the computer, or against other people on kali.net. My only 2 complaints: 1) There's a number of bugs and cards don't always work like they should, but it's surprising how many DO work, considering the way that some cards change the rules of the game. I've heard that there are patches for the game that fix these bugs, but I haven't tried them yet. 2) The AI isn't all that smart when it comes to strategy, won't make the best use of its cards, and will even occasionally do counterproductive things like heal the opponent. But it's still a reasonable AI, especially if you want someone to try out a new strategy against.

The game is no longer being produced, but you can still get a copy if you go to Amazon.com's zShops and do a search for "magic the gathering", you'll find a number of stores still selling it.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, July 11, 2001

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cj the great (Woodinville, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic: The Gathering (CD-ROM)

Unfortunatly, this game was sold out before i came into interest in magic cards. After 3 weeks of searching, i finally found it on Ebay. They can go for a lot up there, but it is certainly worth it. The graphics of this game are good for the era it was built in, and the idea of fighting off magic playing enemies is fun too.

There are several places to find this object. I found it on [a website], but they are quite [costly] there. You could be able to find them in pawn shops, or another used games store. You can also find it [other websites], apparently. Since micropose does not exist anymore, it is better to not even try to look for them.

The plot of the game is to stop the five wizards of magic who were tricked into trying to cast a spell that will destroy the world. When you are walking around the world, you will visit towns, where you will buy cards and other things and accept missions. If you finish a mission (ie destroy the wizard to the north of our town) you will find a hint to the home of each of the wizards.

As you walk around, you will be challenged by minions of the wizards of magic of the area which you are in. You can either pay them off, or try to beat them. If you win, you get a choice of a bunch of cards they are carrying or a hint to a dungeon, where you can find rare cards such as black lotus. If you blow the other player out, they may set a spell on you, in which you may start out with less life the next game you play. If you lose, you must give up the card you anti'd.

You can also create your own decks and dual other players. There are cards up to about 4th edition, so you can make the half fireball half mox deck. There are many things you can do, including a game teaching tutorial including a video of people dressed up as magic characters, that will teach you how to play.