Might & Magic: Duel of Champions

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 75
  3. Negative: 16 out of 75

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  1. Elrobert
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    I've been playing it for like 3 days and it is a really good strategy card game. Those who critize the game cause think paying for a deck is most likely gonna make you win it's a complete non-sense. I haven't spent a single peny on this game yet i'm doing great, and made a lot of different decks only with the fictional gold i earned in-game. So yeah, stop hating and enjoy a well made andI've been playing it for like 3 days and it is a really good strategy card game. Those who critize the game cause think paying for a deck is most likely gonna make you win it's a complete non-sense. I haven't spent a single peny on this game yet i'm doing great, and made a lot of different decks only with the fictional gold i earned in-game. So yeah, stop hating and enjoy a well made and completely entertaining game… Expand
  2. girolamo
    Aug 31, 2014
    9
    First of all, this game is now neither pay to win, nor unbalanced: reviews which say so are usually pre-Griffin Bane expansion, which immediately gives new referred players all six starter decks, plus tons of gold to buy cards upon completing the introductory campaigns, and brings back all Factions to competitive levels.

    More complex, varied and ultimately satisfactory than Hearthstone,    First of all, this game is now neither pay to win, nor unbalanced: reviews which say so are usually pre-Griffin Bane expansion, which immediately gives new referred players all six starter decks, plus tons of gold to buy cards upon completing the introductory campaigns, and brings back all Factions to competitive levels.

    More complex, varied and ultimately satisfactory than Hearthstone, this game has very nice mechanics, with the board consisting of four rows and two columns (shooter and melee) for each player, spells which can affect single creatures, specific areas (squares, rows, columns) or even the entire board, and fortunes which usually manipulate cards and decks.
    Creatures can be basic or have a lot of useful abilities (immune to retaliation, stackable, outmaneuver, etc.), including "enter the board" effects.

    Simply put, this is the best CCG I've ever played.

    P.s. Since I love the game, I'm glad to help new players to understand it, so feel free to ask for help and/or for my referral code, should you have no friends who play the game.    … Expand
  3. Thorssa
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    I have personally played almost 5000 games of DoC now, honestly made this account on metacritic just to rate it a solid 10, DoC is perfectly playable without paying a dime, even though I've spent quite a lot on this game. ^^ My only grief with the game is that sometimes something blatantly overpowered shows its face, and it takes a couple of weeks to hotfix, it's usually not completelyI have personally played almost 5000 games of DoC now, honestly made this account on metacritic just to rate it a solid 10, DoC is perfectly playable without paying a dime, even though I've spent quite a lot on this game. ^^ My only grief with the game is that sometimes something blatantly overpowered shows its face, and it takes a couple of weeks to hotfix, it's usually not completely gamebreaking, but it forces the majority of decks to adapt in a way that is not good for the game.

    In comparison I'd rate Hearthstone 3-4 due to the simplistic nature of the game together with the developers strive towards unnecesairy randomness.
    I'd give MTG 8, great gameplay, many different strategies, and a helluva base to stand on, however it's waaay too expensive for me, and even if it was free, I'd still only rate it at 9 in comparison to DoC.    … Expand
  4. Prometric
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    I love cards games, and this 1 is the best suited to me. Lots of variety of cards and we can try lots of combos... PvP is amazing..... This game also host lots of tournament in paris. We have to gather new cards to make a best deck and also its fun playing tournament and all
  5. JackPaladin
    Nov 20, 2013
    9
    What a great sleeper hit! When I first say this, I thought "Oh great, some company got the rights to use the M&M name, and most likely made a cheap awful game on it". Well I was sure wrong. I have played this till 5am (something I've not done in many years). It great; the art is just amazing; and to top it all off, the game is totally free!

    If I paid $39 for this, I'd give it an 8,    What a great sleeper hit! When I first say this, I thought "Oh great, some company got the rights to use the M&M name, and most likely made a cheap awful game on it". Well I was sure wrong. I have played this till 5am (something I've not done in many years). It great; the art is just amazing; and to top it all off, the game is totally free!

    If I paid $39 for this, I'd give it an 8, so the fact you never need to pay one red cent for this game (and if you do pay real money, you still can't get anything us cheapskates can get), and you have more fun than most $59 games, gives the game a rating a 9 from me. Just try it, you have nothing to lose! I    … Expand
  6. LoBlanc
    Jul 15, 2013
    9
    I'm very addicted to this game. It has some bugs and fixes come slowly, but it's one of the funniest games I have played recently and has a lot of potential because of its good game conceptual design.
    Artwork is also at a high level.
  7. Crussh
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    This game is simply amazing. The game design is well constructed and the depth of the strategy is very deep. Compared to other Online card game, this game is sure one of the best. The only little problem is the UI and lack of animations but that doesn't make a bad game.
  8. dowonefan
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    Great game 8/10
    It is a mix of Magic the Gathering and the Heroes of Might and Magic battle system
    easy to earn money for more pack. Win games Lose games Level up Daily quest Daily rewards Campaign there are always things to do. The gameplay is much more interesting than hearthstone, with more cards in the deck and your hand which gives you a more options and more skilled based    Great game 8/10
    It is a mix of Magic the Gathering and the Heroes of Might and Magic battle system
    easy to earn money for more pack.
    Win games
    Lose games
    Level up
    Daily quest
    Daily rewards
    Campaign
    there are always things to do.

    The gameplay is much more interesting than hearthstone, with more cards in the deck and your hand which gives you a more options and more skilled based game play, and with the strategic 2x4 battle field gives you a great and different tube of card game, and no battle feels the same.

    A need to play game    … Expand
  9. Gloin
    Jul 16, 2014
    9
    Pro:
    the most strategic card game actually . it change from usual might & magic game but it s a good change the battlefield control and other subtlety make it an addicting game.
    You don't have to pay to win. fun and the art are beautiful. Con: Really confusing at start. Many things are not specified in the tutorial like you only as access to specified magic type on the hero card...    Pro:
    the most strategic card game actually . it change from usual might & magic game but it s a good change the battlefield control and other subtlety make it an addicting game.
    You don't have to pay to win.
    fun and the art are beautiful.

    Con:
    Really confusing at start. Many things are not specified in the tutorial like you only as access to specified magic type on the hero card... (that sound obvious put like this but at first it s not) .
    Require to get some experience through painful game discovering new spell / aptitude :D to really enjoy the game.    … Expand
  10. FunkyDreamer
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    This is a best strategy card game that i ever played.
    And i have not payed any real money there, everything that you need is your brains.
    I was able to win every 4th/5th Swiss tournament. Every battle is unique and have a lot of fun. I'm playing it for 2 years and i'm still not bored with it.
    I think this a one of the best free game available in app store.
  11. caldepen
    Dec 10, 2013
    8
    I am really enjoying it. It is employing the Free2play system appropriately. By that I mean money or time is what is required. I play occasionally and hold my own. I play the Necropolis Deck and find it very well balanced. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a place to start but you will need to edit your deck (part of the fun). Play a few rounds to see which cards work and which doI am really enjoying it. It is employing the Free2play system appropriately. By that I mean money or time is what is required. I play occasionally and hold my own. I play the Necropolis Deck and find it very well balanced. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a place to start but you will need to edit your deck (part of the fun). Play a few rounds to see which cards work and which do not. Give it a chance and I think you will find it is a good value (and pick up Atropos).… Expand
  12. FurballHero
    Apr 28, 2014
    8
    All these whiners complaining about "Pay to win"

    Complete nonsense, I played ~20 games without putting a cent into the game, my W/L was ~55% I found myself enjoying the game and playing so much I thought I'd throw them a bone and pay 50$ which is what we pay for some titles anyway, the difference is I got to try this game for free first, discovered I loved it and then threw them    All these whiners complaining about "Pay to win"

    Complete nonsense, I played ~20 games without putting a cent into the game, my W/L was ~55%

    I found myself enjoying the game and playing so much I thought I'd throw them a bone and pay 50$ which is what we pay for some titles anyway, the difference is I got to try this game for free first, discovered I loved it and then threw them money instead of paying 50$ for a game you've never played and finding out it sucks.

    Anyway, now that I have a bunch of new cards unlocked and a pile of deck options my W/L ratio is still at ~55%.

    So this tells me the matchmaking is pretty decent.

    Overall if you like TCG's, and want something more adult than Hearthstone, and a more optimized TCG than MTG then this is your ticket to Digital TCG heaven.

    Try it out, you really have nothing to lose.

    My only gripe is that the UI is not as clear as it could be, especially in the shop. For a new players to jump in - especially those with little or no TCG experience it would be nice to have more information on what the difference between Standard and Open games are, and what card sets can be used for which games and how low they will remain current.

    Overall! A great TCG! Like I said, i've paid more for games that I've enjoyed far less, all those whiners saying they lose to P2W decks, I didn't experience that in my first 20 games as a F2P Player. Besides, if you enjoy the game - why not throw them a few bucks and keep it thriving.    … Expand
  13. Tyzh
    Oct 27, 2013
    8
    I'm having a lot of fun with this game. I've played it through to 700 Elo so far and I've been doing pretty well. The resource system is interesting, and I really like the way the battle field is set up into lanes. I think there is quite a bit of tactical depth to the game, and the card base isn't yet so massive that it's intimidating to get into (looking at you MTG).

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Feb 3, 2014
    90
    Ubisoft's card game demands lots of thinking, detailed planning and constant changes in tactics. The developer is strongly supporting the game (new decks, add-ons and balance fixes), what makes it a great tournament game. Perhaps it's not the best product for gamers avoiding long time engagement, but even they should consider it. Duel of Champions is a great game for a thinking player.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Feb 9, 2013
    84
    Accessible, challenging and endlessly strategic with a great community. [March 2013, p.89]
  3. GameWatcher
    Jan 22, 2013
    80
    Ubisoft are to be applauded for grasping, as Hi-Rez Studios did with Tribes Ascend, that the secret to a successful free-to-play title is building a healthy player base first and foremost and watching the income flow from that, rather than nickel and diming gamers for even basic content. It also helps if your core game is any good to begin with, and Might & Magic Duel of Champions is most certainly that. In fact, I'd heartily recommend it to fans of the Might & Magic series or online trading card games in general even if it had a price tag attached.
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