Game Reviews for Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers (XBLA)
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I played this game after getting back into TCG recently. It focuses on the Planeswalker cards (But it doesn't yet you use said planeswalker cards). This is a huge improvement over the Magic: The Gathering game on Xbox not too long ago. Some of the AI is a bit too lucky for my tastes, but hey, that's how it goes. Other than that, it's a solid Live Arcade title if you are into Magic: The Gathering.· Like · Go to review -
Picture everything you love about Magic: The Gathering, Remove the ability to customize your deck, then make it a digital purchase and there you go. The game doesn't allow you to customize your deck but lets you earn different elemental decks and mixed ones with the opportunity to unlock cards for those decks allowing some replay value. other than that you have get to do challenges which gives the game variety and online battles. Oh did I mention you can either get a mentor or become one online imagine that XD· Like · Go to review -
This game could be perfect if you could use your favourite deck. It needs a deck editor :)· Like · Go to review -
This is a very well made version of Magic the Gathering. Hardcore MTG players should probably ignore this one and go for the Magic Online pc game instead.
A lot of people complain over the lack of a all-out desk editor, but I feel that makes it more enjoyable. Not everyone wants people to make overpowered decks that will be difficult to beat. All the decks have the ability to beat each other. It all comes down to strategy and draws to win.· Like · Go to review -
Point #1: The interface is SMOOOOOVE and gorgeous. Flying cards float, arrows show what cards are blocking who, and when a card can be played... it glows yellow. Zooming in and out is effortless, and the little button to "See more info" is great for learning the details about abilities.
Point #2: I am a noobie to this game. Always seemed cool, but inaccessible. Too many editions, what set is playable with what? How do I even begin? This made it accessible and, above all else, FUN! Since playing I found out some friends play, and when I sat down with them the first time they were impressed with how much general knowledge I had after only 2 days of playing the XBLA game. This has segued to me playing the real game and planning to buy cards. Way to go WOTC... your plan worked. :P· Like · Go to review -
This version of Magic is not for competitive players, it is really tailored for beginners and older players who may still enjoy the game but has not the money or time to stay on top of all the new cards WOTC keeps pumping out. Duels features 7 prebuilt decks that you gradually unlock as you play the single player campaign. Most of the are mono-colored affairs, with a couple of funky multicolored decks unlocked later on. And as you beat the computer with a particular deck, extra cards for that deck are unlocked for you to add. Note that you CANNOT remove cards from decks, only add. Most of the cards you unlock are definitely keepers or big bombs, but some are a little bland.
Even though the prebuilt decks are a bit better with the unlocked cards, the thing about Duels is it really gives me the impression that they set out to make all the decks pretty much balanced. Each deck has "strengths" and "weaknesses" and no deck seems consistently stronger or faster than any other.
The online component is nice, you can play head-to-head or even team games, two-head giant...
Not something for a serious player, but definitely a moderate time-sink for any new players or players who are itching to turn that old dusty wheel.· Like · Go to review -
While the lack of real deck customization was disappointing to me, I still enjoy playing this version of M:TG. The gameplay can be a little sluggish since you need to stop the timer to examine cards, but it feels as close to playing the real thing as one could.
If you really liked playing M:TG back in the day, then this is a game you need to get. If Magic (or collectable card games in general) isn't your thing, then this isn't the game you are looking for.· Like · Go to review -
9/10 - I used to play Magic alot in high school but after a while i kinda drifted to other interests. I started the game at my friends house (he bought it) and i was instantly sucked back in. The game plays just like a physical card game and after getting used to the controls it became as natural to me as it was in the lunch room all those years ago. The deck building and unlockable cards are a wonderful touch and they're going to add more decks via DLC. This game is more than worth the money to anyone who played magic and enjoyed it. I would give it a 10 but the controls could have been designed better but they're not unworkable.· Like · Go to review -
Very evil... because it got me to pull out my old decks from when i was a kid...· Like · Go to review
Its easy to understand, the rules are really well explain, the cards are bright and well animated. It have 9 deck in the original version and add 3 more deck with the Duel the Dragon DLC. Each deck with 15-20 card to unlock to expand and modify the deck.
The Original.
The game have a Campaign Solo with 16 match, And a Coop with 14 match and 8 Challenge who ask you to finish a pre-set game in one turn.
Duel the Dragon (DLC 1)
5 new match in campaign solo, 4 in the coop and 3 new Challenge. Also give 3 new deck and 3 cards by original deck to unlock again.
And also give 3 new achievement for a total of 50 point.
Playable in Solo, Coop Offline, Multiplayer Online 1 vs 1, 2vs 2, 1 vs 1 vs 1, and 1 vs 1 vs 1 vs 1, this game should be appreciate of player who seek Duals. Watch out for Ragequitter.
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Video: 8/10.Really Bright Colorfull and Animated really well.But stay calm and set the tone for a mind game. The board is really fun to check and have some alternative and you can also download new ones.
Audio: 5/10 The music is boring and loop for about 40 sec, you probably gonna cut the music after some times. The sound effect are ok but nothing special.
Content:9/10.With 9 deck in the Original, 3 More in the DLC, 15 to 20 cards by deck to unlock, many challenge, a Campaign Solo and Coop, it will take alot of time before you 100% this games.
Replayability:9/10 with his Multiplayer this game is sure to make you play night long.