Might and Magic IX

 PC
  • Publisher: 3DO
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2002
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
  1. GamerWeb PC
    74
    It still lacks what PC RPG fans have truly been waiting for, a fully interactive, epic, full-on gorgeous 3D RPG.
  2. Media and Games Online Network
    68
    The graphics suite the style of the game well, and the Music suites the gameplay.
  3. IGN
    67
    Generic.
  5. GameZone
    65
    It is really a shame that the game was allowed to be released before it was tweaked sufficiently. Unfortunately, these are major problems that greatly affect the gameplay and game players.
  6. GameSpot
    62
    It has all of the same ingredients that made the earlier releases so popular, but the excitement is gone, and what once felt new and energetic is now old and tired.
  7. Game Over Online
    60
    The graphics, story, and gameplay are all below average, and it truly looks like the game was designed to go right into the bargain bin next to "Bass Avenger 16."
  8. GameSpy
    60
    It's a predictable, run-of-the-mill RPG with a plain vanilla story. The new graphics engine does, however, add some flair to the game's legacy.
  9. GamePen
    60
    It was worth every penny I paid for it, though it took me a while to realize how good the game really was.
  10. Quandary
    60
    Whilst the new 3D engine might have brought Might and Magic into the 21st century (some would dispute this) it has changed the game in subtle ways and removed some of the magic and enjoyment.
  11. PC Gamer
    51
    The 3D graphics all look positively amateurish. [July 2002, p.62]
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  12. All Game Guide
    50
    An average design effort that suffers from rushed production (the "save game" screen is primarily made up of huge blocky text and boxes) and a flawed engine.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
55
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

User Reviews

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User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 35
  3. Negative: 17 out of 35
  1. SavvasV.
    Aug 13, 2007
    0
    I am one of the greatest funs of the series and this game was simply horrible. With Dark Messiah the series died and with them the beautiful I am one of the greatest funs of the series and this game was simply horrible. With Dark Messiah the series died and with them the beautiful world of M&M.… Full Review »
  2. Sotamarsu
    Dec 2, 2006
    3
    Might & Magic 6 was better. And would give MM6 6 points!
  3. DaveR.
    Aug 1, 2004
    0
    This game sucks they moved away from the game types i played it for 5 minutes and haven touched it since i hate what you did to the series.
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