Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering

1997 · MicroProse Software, Inc.

4.33 out of 5, 26 ratings

About

Magic: The Gathering is a computer game published by MicroProse in April 1997 based on the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. The game takes place in the plane of Shandalar, where the player must travel the land and fight random enemies to gain cards, and defeat five wizards representing the five colors. The player must prevent one color from gaining too much power, and defeat the planeswalker Arzakon, who has a deck of all five colors. Adventure game and role-playing game elements are present, including inventory, gold, towns, dungeons, random battles, and character progression in the form of new abilities and a higher life point total. An oversized version of Aswan Jaguar was included in the game box.

Release date
February 28, 1997
Developer
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Publisher
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Genres
StrategyTurn-based strategyTacticalCard & board game
Themes
Fantasy
Age rating
ESRB E

Media

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Release dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)Full release
Europe · Feb 28, 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows)Full release
North America · Mar 6, 1997

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