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Lead a customizable wizard through turn-based fantasy 4X, developing cities, commanding armies, and using magic to conquer two worlds.
Released 25 Feb 2020
Rule Two Worlds
Build Your Wizard
Lead Fantasy Armies
Master of Magic is a classic, one of the most popular strategy games of the 90s. It is a 4X fantasy strategy game that allows you to play as an extremely powerful wizard, leading your troops and overcoming your magical opponents.
Developed by SimTex · Published by Slitherine Ltd.
You play as a wizard competing with magical rivals for control of Arcanus and Myrror. Each turn, you guide an expanding realm across a fantasy world.
Explore, develop cities, manage resources, negotiate with rivals, and lead armies into tactical battles. Choose among different races for your forces and confront foes across both worlds.
Shape your wizard with spell realms and traits, then research spells and acquire or craft magical items. Your choices influence how your realm grows and how you pursue domination.
Players in the supplied reviews often praise the game's replayability, strategic depth, and freedom to shape a wizard and their play style. Several also value its fantasy atmosphere and enduring appeal as a classic, while some appreciate the optional community-developed updates. Other reviews point to dated presentation and challenging or uneven AI.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |
