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Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds PC
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2003
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Metascore
68 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds is filled with faithful translations of classic creatures, spells and enchantments from the premier trading card game in a visually stunning 3D game environment rife with real-time strategic fighting, devastating wizard arsenals and intense creature combat. In Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds players will choose a duelist and up to two of "Magic's" five colors -- red, green, white, blue, and black -- to attempt to reduce their opponent's life to zero. Of course, getting an opponent to zero will not be easy; players will have to utilize lightning reflexes, strategic brilliance and, on occasion, raw power to overcome an enemy.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Games Radar
    84
    A compelling and brave interpretation, let down by an obtuse single-player mode. [PC Gamer UK]
  2. GameZone
    74
    Elements of the RTS and fighting genres will turn heads. But some will complain about the over-simplicity.
  3. Computer Gaming World
    40
    If I want impossible, I'll call my mother. [Apr 2004, p.89]
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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Darrigaaz
    10
    I am a big MTG fan and I thought this was an incredibly good translation. Had tons of fun playing this, even after beating all of the colors. I really wish they would develop a new version for Xbox360!… Expand
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  2. JasonM.
    10
    the coolest game i had.The graphics are very nice and doesnt require you to buy a high end video cards.this game is very exhilirating i hope they will have an expansion of this game..i strongly recommend this game.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. John
    6
    This game looks great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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