Magic Duels: Origins

 PC
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 63
  3. Negative: 18 out of 63

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  1. Trunks252
    Oct 25, 2016
    7
    *OCT 25, 2016*

    Most of these reviews represent an ancient version of this game, so I'd like to re-evaluate this game as it stands now. Pros: -great card selection -best UI in magic to date -most bugs have been squashed -improved music -still very balanced -free to play elements are among the best around -most importantly, it's the game we know and love Cons: -there are    *OCT 25, 2016*

    Most of these reviews represent an ancient version of this game, so I'd like to re-evaluate this game as it stands now.

    Pros:

    -great card selection
    -best UI in magic to date
    -most bugs have been squashed
    -improved music
    -still very balanced
    -free to play elements are among the best around
    -most importantly, it's the game we know and love

    Cons:

    -there are still occasional bugs
    -deck building is slow and has few sorting options; needs an overhaul
    -two headed giant sometimes splits up you and your friend, or just crashes before it even starts
    -can be hard for beginners, especially those who don't spend

    Overall this is a much better game than the launch title, and I am glad to have spent a few bucks and kept with it. 8/10    … Expand
  2. BGM
    Aug 3, 2015
    7
    pros:
    -truly free2play
    -fast grind (booster for 8 wins on pvp vs 30 on hearthstone with similar dailies)
    -2v2 mode
    -no p2w
    -offline game mode
    -great music
    -enough deck slots
    -has huge potential
    cons:
    -common server problems
    -no chat
    -boring and poor graphics
    -not enough features
    -not enough cards
    -copy paste of another online card games
  3. Eilanzer
    Aug 1, 2015
    5
    Until we get a patch to correct ALL thousand of bugs i´m on the fence with this title...
    I have the game since the 2013 version...And was really happy with the return of 2hg and deckbuilder after the fail that was dotp2015. BUT...We have a game with so many bugs that is almost unplayable =/
    -We don´t have a leaderboard -AI that enter after the player quit -thousand bugs -Bad ui -no    Until we get a patch to correct ALL thousand of bugs i´m on the fence with this title...
    I have the game since the 2013 version...And was really happy with the return of 2hg and deckbuilder after the fail that was dotp2015. BUT...We have a game with so many bugs that is almost unplayable =/
    -We don´t have a leaderboard
    -AI that enter after the player quit
    -thousand bugs
    -Bad ui
    -no gold for 2hg
    -no lobby
    -no chat
    and the list goes on...BUT...let´s have patience and hope for some patches =/    … Expand
  4. ParuShimak
    Nov 19, 2015
    5
    If you are a newer magic player or have even a slight interest in learning how to play Magic, check this game out.

    If you are already an avid Magic player, then this is a hard pass.
  5. ruvinisimus
    Jun 11, 2018
    6
    была неплохая игра пока не появилась magic the gathering arena, жду релиза.

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#95 Best PC Game of 2015
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#98 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2015
    65
    A great way to enter the world of Magic: The Gathering, but due to some simplifications and design choices that’s pretty much all Magic Duels is good for. [11/2015, p.59]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 9, 2015
    79
    The lightweight free-to-play version of the Magic the Gathering misses, above all things, a bigger card pool to be interesting. [Sept 2015]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 28, 2015
    70
    With Magic Duels: Origins, Wizards of the Coast tries a new beginning for the digital series, managing to build a solid game that will probably satisfy most players’ needs. That said it’s too early to praise unconditionally, as future updates will be vital for the health of the game.
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