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Master of Illusion
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 20 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo - Tenyo
Genre(s): Simulation, Puzzle
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 26, 2007
Summary
(Known as "Magic Made Fun" in the UK/EU) Unique magic tricks - possible only on the Nintendo DS - stun your audience in to saying "How'd you do that?" Become the master of your DS as you learn, perform and amaze your friends and family. The secrets of magic are now yours to behold. Step-by-step tutorials let you unlock the mystery of more than 20 tricks. Three individual modes make this game fun solo or with friends. A “special” deck of cards packaged with the game creates a fully portable magic kit. Now the fun extends beyond your Nintendo DS. Interactive tricks make the DS your magic assistant. Draw; speak; tap; instruct; and blow in to the microphone to astonish your audience. The learning curve keeps growing: unlock new tricks as you advance in skill. [Nintendo]
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What The Critics Said
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n-Revolution Magazine UK
Innovative use of the DS. [Issue#22, p.82]
Cheat Code Central
Master of Illusion is what it aspires to be: a game that teaches you the secrets of magic. Sure, it is not going to teach you how to be Criss Angel that guy is really weird, but it is does teach you the basics.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Even though the game pulls back the curtain on some fundamental elements of performing magic, it’s still fun and even head-scratching at times.
Read Full Review >VideoGamer
Combining simple magic tricks with the DS is a great idea and young kids will get a real thrill out of performing in front of their friends.
Read Full Review >Gamer.nl
Magic Made Fun is a nicely worked out magic game which uses NDS as its medium for tricks. The game itself doesn't go very deep, but the 30 playable tricks will amaze many friends. Although the box is totally dutch, the game itself is English which might get a negative response from players. If you like magic, this game is definitely something for you.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
It does something genuinely different and demonstrates how good non-games can be. [June 2008, p.70]
PTGamers
Master of Illusion won’t replace SingStar or Buzz! as the number one family game, and its scope is limited. Still, it’s a curious piece of entertainment that teaches us some interesting card tricks.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Master of Illusion is a neat way for kids to learn how to perform simple magic tricks.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
With tricks that'll have even the greatest magicians scratching their heads and demanding the DS for their own, Master of Illusion is a great way to add a little magic to your life.
Read Full Review >IGN
There's certainly nothing wrong with trying to be an amateur magician, and this Nintendo DS product is a neat way to learn how some familiar illusions are performed…and to see some cool variations of these tricks performed on a dual-screen, touch screen handheld.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
It will both entertain and educate you about the basics of magic. It would have been nicer if the selection of tricks was more balanced, but overall it's another cool use of the DS.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
If you've got the time and patience to prep, and an audience willing to go along for the ride, Master of Illusion could turn you and your DS into the hit of the holiday party.
Read Full Review >PALGN
Master of Illusion is a solid magic kit on a cartridge, it's difficult to describe the title as a game but anyone looking to learn a little bit about magic can't go wrong.
Read Full Review >Pocket Gamer UK
While sticklers might argue that Magic Made Fun isn't really a game, there's plenty of enjoyment to be had in mastering its array of unique and sometimes ingenious tricks.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
A fun and interesting use of the DS, and with enough practice and patience, can “astound and delight friends and family”, at least until the next Harry Potter movie comes out.
Read Full Review >Modojo
If you're the type of hardcore gamer who purchases things with the intent to become challenged or reach a high score, it's probably best to avoid this title. Acting as a ice breaker is where the game is best, and beyond that mesmerizing developing minds with the interesting gimmicks and showpieces.
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
If you're not already a magic buff, and you're under 13, this will easily entertain you. [Feb 2008, p.64]
Video Game Talk
Unless you have friends that will allow you to perform, or you are brave enough to try on random strangers, the game doesn't offer much to keep a solo gamer interested terribly long.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
With more tricks, more variety in the Solo section, and most of all without restricting your access to the bloody tricks you paid for, this could have been surprisingly successful. As it is, it's surprisingly not awful, but very limited.
Read Full Review >NZGamer
One of the most pointless games made for the DS. The idea may sound good on paper, but performing magic tricks is really something which needs to stay in the real world. Stay away from this one, far away.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
