Magical Starsign

 DS
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. Rubius
    Feb 8, 2012
    7
    A fine RPG. Story is pretty low and the combat is simple. Still its a fun and easy game. If you like Paper Mario and like your RPG without too much story, its perfect.
  2. LisaA.
    Mar 1, 2007
    9
    I enjoyed the game. It isn't an extremely difficult game to play but it does have it's challenges and twists. The animation is very well done and the plot of the game is well thought out.
    I actually enjoyed the touch screen. You can play the whole game while laying on your bed and just using the stylus to move, use objects, etc. No need to crank your head up and getting    I enjoyed the game. It isn't an extremely difficult game to play but it does have it's challenges and twists. The animation is very well done and the plot of the game is well thought out.
    I actually enjoyed the touch screen. You can play the whole game while laying on your bed and just using the stylus to move, use objects, etc. No need to crank your head up and getting freaking arthitis because of the pushing buttons constantly.
    The really hardcore RPer probably would not enjoy this game because it is not a game where you have to play for 2 hours or so to get 2 experience points(WoW!) for your characters.    … Expand
  3. Tijntje
    Nov 2, 2007
    9
    Some reviewers wrote it didn't have much special, but I wasn't waiting for something special, I was waiting for a nice an light RPG to play.
    Simply one of the best Nintendo handheld RPGs I've seen in times, becouse what else was there besides Final Fantasy and Golden Sun? Be fair...
  4. JonN.
    Feb 15, 2007
    9
    Every once in awhile, a game slips through the fingers of most reviewers. And while, Magical Starsign may not have as hard hunt for the hardcores, this game provides enough twists and turns, beasts and beautiful animations to make any RPG fan salivate.
  5. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    8
    I love this game, it is fun, crazy and magical. The names of the characters are often funny and there are many worlds and strange creatures. The pyrites are so much fun!
  6. AJCk19
    Jul 11, 2021
    4
    Has a interesting concept, but is definitely dated. It forces you to use touch controls, when regular controls would be fine and doesn't allow skipping of dialogue. I expect more from a turned based jrpg. Especially when we have great games like Bravely Default around.
  7. Feansta
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    This game was fantastic, entertaining and deserved a sequel. One of the few games that I continuously replay!
  8. Kingdomhear
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Divertente esplorativo curioso !! Ben fatto!! Boss opzionali divertenti ed impegnativi ! Una grande sorpresa

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Best DS Game of 2006
34
#34 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
14
#14 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    The biggest problem, however, is the wonky stylus control. [Nov. 2006, p.140]
  2. Game Informer
    65
    In the end, it's difficult to determine which would be worse; a day with this game or a day back in sixth grade. [Nov. 2006, p.142]
  3. GamesRadar+
    60
    A throwback to the bygone days of the RPG genre - whether that's a good or a bad thing depends on your tastes. But even players who aren't retro-fans will be hard-pressed to consider Magical Starsign a truly bad game.
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