Magic: The Gathering (1997)
Genres:Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Card & Board Game
Themes:Fantasy
Game modes:Single player
Story: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.Show more
Vote to bring this game to GOG and help preserve it.4 834
Easily the best rendition of a collectible card game brought to PC, the player was free to build decks from Magic's library (even updated through 2 expansions) with cards earned through gameplay. The player then implements those decks against the game's opponents in an effort to protect the game world from the NPC card players. If the NPCs win, they permanently impact the map, eventually making victory impossible for the player, forcing you to start the game anew. Other games have tried to recreate CCG adaptations or even similar campaign sandboxes, and always pale in comparison to Shandalar, this game's campaign mode. Don't trust my words? Take a look at this game's wikipedia page and scroll down to "Reception." It's a faithful, innovative, and revolutionary adaptation for an entirely new genre of gaming for its time. It's a crime this game isn't already in GOG's forever library and maintained for future generations.
This games was, and still is, the best card collection game, with map exploration, progression. I realy dont have the words to descrive the moments playing this game. Back then this was also a great way to test decks before building them to play with your friends. Nowdays you have a brand new MTG game, with better graphics and cards, but, nowere near the experience of the campaing of this game.
Those of us that got into M:TG after 1995 never got to experience the sensation of getting a Black Lotus in a pack. This game is the next closest thing. Defeating a dungeon which had a Lotus or Mox or Time Walk almost felt like opening a pack.
The rogue like mechanics surrounding Shandalar are incredible.
I would love to see semi-official support for the fan-made expansion packs that have been implemented as well…
I voted for this almost 10 years ago. Now I'm voting for it again. This is one of the best DOS games ever made and I would love to see it preserved on GOG. I liked the ability to build your own deck with any card from 4th edition, and IMO 4th and 5th were the best editions of Magic.
Used to play this game a lot, it was...iconic. Very low requirements, low size, excellent quality. A few updates might allow for later sets to played as well, along w/ specialized formats. Would love to see LAN support (that we can hook into other programs to have true multiplayer) to allow for tournies, along with Commander and the like.
Honestly, if people want to play Magic, this is my go-to suggestion. It stands with the Pokémon Gameboy TCG as the best card game simulator ever released. All you need for a great TCG sim is a robust single player, yet it's so rare to find.
Anyway, best era of Magic, great gimmick decks to fight, and a final boss that really challenges your ability to play optimally, just an overall great package.
This game was such a big part of my childhood. I remember getting into Magic the Gathering card game but not having anyone to play with. My parents got me this and I played it so much. I spent so much time creating new deck. The rendition of this game since have just been about the card game aspect. This was one of the first RPG like games that I played where could walk around the open world and my battles would have impact on my deck and world. I was a little too young to fully appreciate the game and have wanted so much to come back as an adult to try it again. Unfortunately because it was written for Win97 is has been really hard playing it since.
It's been a struggle to get this game running on modern systems. I played it so much when I was a kid and was foundational to but love of MTG entirely. The game's possibilities are endless with the procedural overworld and random encounters, it feels like and RPG with cards. I would love to see it preserved.
SpellForce III: Reforced - Complete EditionSpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike.
Complete Edition includes:
- SpellForce III: Reforced
- SpellForce III Reforced: Soul Harvest
- SpellForce III Reforced: Fallen GodFantasy
9 Kings"9 Kings" is the prequel to "3 Kings".
9 Kings. 9 cards. 9 tiles. In this pocket roguelike strategy game, you have to build a kingdom powerful enough to withstand the other king's invasions and be crowned the king of kings.Fantasy
SpellForce 3: VersusSpellForce 3: Versus is a a Free-to-play version of SpellForce 3, allowing players to participate in the newly introduced ranked multiplayer as well as play in a skirmish against AI opponents.
In SpellForce 3: Versus, you will be able to play either Humans, Orcs and Elves - and your faction will be randomly chosen for you when you start the game for the first - once an Orc, always an Orc! While fighting against other users of SpellForce 3: Versus, you can also face players from the expansions Fallen God and Soul Harvest - there will be just one big SpellForce 3 player base.
SpellForce 3: Versus will have NO microtransactions, NO advertisement or any other common Free-to-play mechanic. You can play Versus absolutely free of charge, only if you want to have access to the singleplayer campaigns from SpellForce 3, SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest or SpellForce 3: Fallen God, you'll have to buy them.
Additionally, there is a Multiplayer-Upgrade pack available, allowing you to choose from each of the six different SpellForce-factions: Humans, Orcs, Dwarves, Dark Elves, Trolls and Elves.Fantasy
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Wolfenstein RPGWolfenstein RPG is a first-person shooter and role-playing video game developed by id Software and Fountainhead Entertainment, released in September 2008 for mobile phones and in May 2009 for iOS. In 2013 the game was removed from App Store.
The gameplay follows the recipe from Doom RPG as it is shown in the first person while being a turn-based role-playing game rather than a shooter and puts emphasis on the plot. Combat and movement are turn-based, allowing the player time to select their responses in combat. The player turns at 90 degree angles and moves space by space. One step or action by the player allows all other characters in the area to take one step or action themselves. The game takes advantage of its deliberately slow pace, encouraging players to take their time and check out every little corner, read the books on every bookshelf, and destroy all the furniture to see if anything is hidden within. Levels include underground passages and weapon development laboratories plus a level involving a moving vehicle.
The game also includes two mini games: the card game War as well as Chicken Kicking, where the player is awarded points for kicking a chicken into a score area.Action Historical
SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...
In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair. Entire countries were wiped out in the blink of an eye when the devastating power of the Elements was unleashed – Elements summoned by dark rituals. Continents shattered like glass, the pieces strewn about like leaves in the wind. Huge armies, bound by the the power of ancient runes, brought war and destruction to the lands that survived the initial onslaught. All that was left were a few islands, connected by magic portals.
Now, only a few years after the end of the Convocation, evil is back – stronger and more powerful than ever before – to finish what was started.
Yet there is still hope. The prophecies tell of a human. A human damned to immortality, bound forever by the power of the blood runes…
Soon, the time will come when the power of one may change the destiny of many. For better or for worse...
Summary of the most important features:
Innovative game design: The unique mixture of RTS and RPG elements offers a brand new game experience.
High degree of identification with the hero-avatar, whose skills and strengths can be improved by the player
Click’n’Fight: This revolutionary control system guarantees instant action, the best possible overview and completely new tactical possibilities in battle
6 races – Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Dark Elves, Orcs and Trolls – that can be used simultaneously (!) to build settlements and fight battles
More than 30 different enemy races, from cowardly goblins to powerful demons and dragons
A multitude of spells, divided into different categories of magic (white, black, elemental, etc.)
Persistant game world with continuous, gripping storyline and myriad sub-quests
Awe-inspiring 3D graphics with zoom levels from isometric to 1st-Person-viewsFantasy
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- SpellForce: The Order of Dawn
- SpellForce: The Breath of Winter
- SpellForce: Shadow of the Phoenix
- SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars
- SpellForce 2: Dragon StormFantasy
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Your Civilization has survived through the Ages of Empires and Kings. Now with Age of Mythology you'll engage your Human Civilization in the ultimate challenge against the gods, Mythological Creatures and Heroes of Ancient Mythology.Fantasy Historical