Magus

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
32

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 7 out of 8
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  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 7, 2014
    75
    I don't think I can argue that Magus is a "good" game. In fact, there's a strong argument to be made that it's kind of terrible. It's short, it's ugly, it's easy, it's kind of stupid — basically, by any conventional judging of good/bad, it probably comes out on the wrong side of the ledger...Here's the thing, though: I loved it.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 5, 2014
    40
    Give me a quality plot, or an interesting setting, or something to impress me enough to work through its weaker elements. Magus doesn't offer any stand out feature, which makes it difficult to get too excited over.
  3. Joystiq
    Mar 7, 2014
    30
    Unlike Deadly Premonition, Earth Defense Force 2025, or other games that hide genuine depth behind an awkward presentation, Magus has no hidden quality, charm or saving grace. It's entirely witless, and none of its mechanics strive for anything beyond mediocrity. Despite its issues, though, Magus is surprisingly breezy to play.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 6, 2014
    30
    Though Magus isn’t a complete write-off, it has very limited appeal in an era dominated by outstanding visuals and flawless gameplay systems, especially hovering at the £20-mark.
  6. RPGamer
    Mar 5, 2014
    30
    The more one looks back on it, the more it feels like Magus' primary purpose was to acquaint a new development team with the tools at hand while building up a few skills.
  7. Push Square
    Mar 12, 2014
    20
    Magus is not an entertaining game. It suffers from repetitive gameplay, bugs, glitches, and abhorrent visuals. Worse still, it’s expensive, with the release currently commanding a laughable $24.99 price point on the PlayStation Store. Put your time and money towards something better than this.
  8. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 2, 2014
    20
    Like Birdemic or The Room, Magus is so terrible that it can only be called a masterpiece.
  9. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 28, 2014
    10
    In closing, skip this game. It should not have happened, and hopefully the world will not see it happen again.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#32 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#48 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 15 out of 25
  1. loophole572
    Feb 28, 2014
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, do you like bad games? Of course you don't, you toss.
    But do you like so bad it's good games? If so,    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, do you like bad games? Of course you don't, you toss.
    But do you like so bad it's good games? If so, Magus is the best of this example since Deadly Premonition. Hell, other than Magus, Earth Defense Force, and Deadly Premonition, I can't think of any other decent example of this phenomenon. It's absolutely hilarious, horrible script, pointless dialogue choices, mediocre gameplay, bad if non-existent music. Everything bad all the time.

    This being said though, I can't help but love the game due to it's sheer stupidity. It's completely bonkers and unfinished, much more fun to play than the complete trash that is Ride to Hell : Retribution.

    I recommend Magus if you want a really good laugh, I implore you to purchase it and have a grand time making fun of it on your 10 hour long journey with it.    … Full Review »
  2. mefzeldernx
    Feb 14, 2018
    3
    A partir de una historia de revolución en tiempos de caballeros y una guerra entre dioses nace "Magus", un shooter en tercera persona conA partir de una historia de revolución en tiempos de caballeros y una guerra entre dioses nace "Magus", un shooter en tercera persona con mecánicas de RPG. Nuestro personaje, Magus, es la encarnación del ser más poderoso del universo y debemos comandarlo en su lucha por conquistar el mundo.
    Lamentablemente es un juego pobre técnicamente, se suponía que iba a ser un juego de PlayStation 2 y no trata de disimularlo. La inteligencia artificial es mala, el diseño de niveles y el texturizado de los gráficos es cutre. Y las mismas reglas del juego rompen la jugabilidad, ya que puedes vencer a los jefes de un solo golpe.
    No puedo recomendar éste juego, es de esos ejemplos en que algo es tan malo que lo hace atractivo a unos ojos pero sigue siendo una mala apuesta.    … Full Review »
  3. asdasd33a
    Mar 3, 2014
    0
    one of the worst games I have ever played.
    Fling different color lights at endless string of enemies in bland environments
    The only thing    one of the worst games I have ever played.
    Fling different color lights at endless string of enemies in bland environments

    The only thing worse that I have played recently is Blood Knights    … Full Review »
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