

But even if you somehow avoid the game's penchant for crashing-often over and over again-it's hard to get past the noticeable sloppiness that invades almost every element.

When it works, Elemental possesses that "just one more turn" factor that can keep you invested in your civilization's advancement. This strategy game boasts shades of SimTex's classic Master of Magic, but any goodwill this similarity inspires is dashed by a slew of disastrous bugs, uninspired art, AI problems, bad sound effects, non-working multiplayer, and a shoddy interface. Yet if you purchase Elemental: War of Magic, whether from a retail outlet or developer/publisher Stardock's own Impulse distribution service, that's exactly what you'll get. Developed by MuHa Games, Eerie Forest Studio and Slitherine Ltd.It's never fun to purchase a game you're excited to play, only to discover that it's an incomplete mess. Master of Magic, Slitherine, and their Logos are all trademarks of Slitherine Ltd.

Two parallel dimensional planes, Arcanus and MyrrorĪ completely free update called “Through the Myrror” brings a host of new challenges, opportunities, and new Wizards.Over 250 unique magical items, as well as custom crafting.14 fantasy races to command, including elves, dwarves, trolls, draconians, orcs, klackons, gnolls and many more.5 schools of magic and 18 traits to customize your wizard.But in the end, remember: there can be only one Master of Magic. Research new spells, engage in alchemy, perform rituals and use your arcane powers to change the world around you.Īlways beware of the machinations of your rival wizards, who seek to reach your same goals. Fight tactical turn-based battles and affect the outcome with your magic. Recruit and command mighty armies of elves, dragons, dwarves, orcs and many more.

In Master of Magic you take up the role of one of 14 unique and diverse great wizards who compete with each other to dominate the worlds of Arcanus and Myrror.Ĭhoose from different schools of magic and fantasy races to command, then lead your minions and expand your influence and power across the land. Master of Magic is a combination of an RPG and a strategy game, a remake of a classic from the 90s.
