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Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic

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Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic
71
7.5 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 14 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Developer: Charybdis

Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy, Role-Playing Game

Players: 8

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: October 26, 2001

Summary

A unique blend of strategy, tactical combat, and role-playing brought to life with full 3D graphics and an epic storyline. As a Wizard, you have the power to conjure terrifying creatures and devastating spells against you opponent. Before each battle, you choose which spells you will bring with you, and then use the spells in real-time tactical combat against your opponent. [Bethesda Softworks]

What The Critics Said

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90

TotalGames.net

All things considered, this is one of the best games to try and merge two genres, and it does so very successfully - despite a few minor flaws that don't detract too much from the gameplay.

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80

GamePen

I wasn’t wowed with the graphics or blown away with the gameplay, but it kept me in front of the monitor. If you enjoyed the first you’ll enjoy this one.

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79

GameSpy

If you love multiplayer, have a speedy connection and the horsepower, or if you really enjoy skirmish battles against the CPU, then it's much easier to recommend.

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78

ActionTrip

The simplicity with which you get to choose spells and cast them is really amazing, which is really useful as the scenarios represent combat arenas where two or more wizards try to destroy their opponents with spells.

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78

IGN

A solid game that takes a number of elements from different genres. It doesn't go into a lot of depth on any of them, but nevertheless manages to be fun and entertaining.

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70

Computer Gaming World

Conjures up an engaging mix of tactical combat and RPG gameplay with good replay value thanks to skirmish and multiplayer options. [Feb 2002, p.82]

70

All Game Guide

While gameplay differs in style, developer Climax Group manages to hold the line on the environment and overall fantasy feel of the original title developed by Mythos Games, Ltd.

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70

GameZone

This game had great promise, but wasted it on static gameplay, overwhelming camera angles, time delay between scenarios, and a redundant storyline. All that said, it still is a challenging RPG.

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68

PC Gamer

Aside from the move to 3D graphics and the requisite new spells and characters, changes or enhancement are surprisingly lacking in this sequel. [Feb 2002, p.67]

66

Gamers' Temple

The unevenness of the campaign and awkward interface may prove to be too frustrating for some players. The skirmish mode can be enjoyable, though.

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65

GameSpot

The Art of Magic's uneven presentation is indicative of the game as a whole. The RPG elements don't get as much attention as they deserve, and the gameworld and characters are a mishmash of hackneyed, third-rate Tolkienesque fantasy.

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65

Armchair Empire

The game does present a lot of action and is sure to entertain gamers for at least a week or two, but in the long term, the game will unlikely enter the classic status of vanilla ice cream.

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60

Yahoo! Games

Spookily enjoyable, throwing enough challenges and new creatures at you to prevent boredom setting in.

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60

Computer Games Magazine

The plot isn't thick enough to block candlelight, and the cut scenes that litter each mission are somewhat problematic...Thankfully, the strategic elements are far more engaging.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

ULises A. gave it a 10:
It's excellent I like too much and I enjoy the graphics and the story.

Paddy H. gave it a 9:
Story line is great, the 3D graphics are ok and gameplay is fantastic. It brings together all of the game genres that I enjoy. My best gaming buy of the January sales so far!

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