Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Dec 13, 2022
    84
    A faithful recreation of the original game that came out in 1994. The original was considered the best in his genre for decades. This remake is "only" among the best today and it's an extremely good 4X game.
  2. Nov 30, 2025
    80
    The strategy classic has been transformed into a modern version that carries with it the joys and sins of the original game.
  3. Dec 12, 2022
    80
    Overall Master of Magic seemed like a good recovery operation of a classic. Starting the game, one perceives that there is no desire for revolution.
  4. Dec 19, 2022
    78
    Master of Magic, a remake of the 1994 strategy classic, brings back to life a perhaps unjustly forgotten title, but responsible as much as colleagues with the most high-sounding names for having contributed to the success of the 4X genre. The work of the development team seeks and obtains fidelity to the original material but also presents unexpected simplifications. In any case, longtime enthusiasts would do well to prepare themselves for a long, very long journey to become sorcerer supreme, but this time in a mostly effectively modernized experience.
  5. Dec 14, 2022
    75
    Master of Magic is an interesting remake of an old game that defined a genre. It’s clear that the development team loves the original and wanted to keep as much of it unchanged as possible. But the result feels old and might struggle to attract the attention of players who have not enjoyed the 1994 title. I grew up playing a ton of Heroes of Might & Magic, so I had a clear reference point for the mechanics and pace. For newcomers, the entire experience can be a little slow and somewhat bewildering. But for those who have a history with strategy and RPG mixes, Master of Magic will deliver well-executed classic ideas and tens of hours of spell-enhanced fun.
  6. Dec 12, 2022
    75
    The Master of Magic remake is an ambitious project which, however, has never decided whether to be just a graphic restoration or a complete makeover of the original. It’s still a decent 4X video game, but nothing more. Ultimately, if I had to choose between the remake and the original one, I would opt for the latter without hesitation.
  7. Dec 31, 2022
    72
    This remake is so faithful to the original game released in 1994 that it ignores achievements of many successful rivals released over the last 28 years. If you wanted to play Master of Magic with improved graphics and modern controls, this game was made for you.
  8. Jan 25, 2023
    68
    3D remake of the 1994 classic with 14 races and tons of troop types and spells. Few comfort functions, needs a lot of patience.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Dec 26, 2022
    8
    As a lifelong fan I'm delighted by the attempt to remake the game. In my opinion, the developers achieved most goals, by staying faithful toAs a lifelong fan I'm delighted by the attempt to remake the game. In my opinion, the developers achieved most goals, by staying faithful to the 1994 Simtex/MicroProse classic, with a few annoying pitfalls, such as a flawed GUI and weak (compared to other Slitherine games like Fantasy General and WH Gladius: Relic of War) combat AI. Luckily, the game has a (mostly) open source code, so future mods and DLCs will fill in these gaps. A present, it's 87-89% for me. Full Review »