Magic: The Gathering Arena
September 26, 2019
Magic: The Gathering Arena is free-to-play, authentic Magic, reborn digitally for gamers, fans, and streamers. First and foremost, MTG Arena is going to be an amazing place to play the game you love with all the depth, rules, and choices fans love, plus the striking and easy-to-understand visuals that make …
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"MTG Arena is the best possible transposition of the historic card game. It&s;s free (initially, at least) and it&s;s wonderful, there&s;s no reason to not try it. With its unique style, complicated and rewarding, it will charm any TCG lover."
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88.0
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94.0
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86.0
"After a year in beta, Magic: The Gathering Arena has worked out all of its problems. It&s;s an excellent entry point into the long-standing card game and a more complex alternative to titles like Hearthstone."
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78.0
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94.0
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28.0
"In conclusion Magic: The Gathering Arena definitely earns the title of one of the best TCG games on the video game market. Since its release, it has seen a great growth, not only in the aspect of users, but also …"
Read original review"Outlaws Of Thunder Junction is certainly one of the most interesting sets in Magic: The Gathering that has come out recently, as well as one of those with a clearer artistic identity."
Read original review"Overall, I think Streets of New Capenna hits the sweet spot for what a Magic set can be. It is weirdly experimental on the creative side and tries to afford a huge amount of possible play experiences due to some …"
Read original review"Magic: The Gathering Arena is an absolutely brilliant recreation of Magic only held back by Wizards of the Coast&s;s monetization strategy and some unfinished business. With more of an open mind toward new modes of play (plus ways to keep …"
Read original review"The Foundations Beginner Box succeeds at being the best way into Magic: The Gathering in 2024. For its price, you get ten half-decks that demonstrate the five colors of Magic. These ten decks let players explore Magic easily and help …"
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94.0
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75.0
"Fans of Magic: The Gathering finally have a digital product they can be excited for, with free decks and a constant flow of cards creating an enticing free-to-play experience"
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70.0
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85.0
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40.0
"Magic Arena brings the iconic card game into the modern era with a digital adaptation that finally matches the quality of the paper version."
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85.0
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90.0
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30.0
"Playing MTG in the palm of your hand, flicking between cards with your fingers, that&s;s the best way to play the digital version of this card game."
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50.0
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50.0
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"Slick and generous, Magic: The Gathering Arena is finally the adaptation the CCG originator deserves."
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78.0
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84.0
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68.0
"Magic Arena is a stellar addition to the Magic: The Gathering family. It’s here to stay and the competitive landscape will likely be better for it overall as time goes on."
Read original review"Magic: The Gathering Arena is an excellent entry point into the twenty-six-year-old franchise for new players and lovable for veteran players as well. While it&s;s generally a very fun experience, it&s;s not without technical issues."
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50.0
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60.0
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"Magic: The Gathering Arena fulfills the old dream of playing wherever you want, with decks designed by yourself, anytime and anywhere. With some gameplay and stability issues, it is far from perfect, but it does its job well in bringing …"
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"Magic: The Gathering – Bloomburrow is a fantastic set for new players and those who dip in and out of Arena, or are looking for an easy entry point. The tribal nature means you can build decks with the safety …"
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70.0
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25.0
"Magic: The Gathering Arena is currently the most successful digital adaptation of the popular card game Magic: The Gathering, appealing not only to complete beginners but also to experienced players who occasionally like to take a break from physical cards. …"
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"Magic the Gathering is the grandfather of a lot of deckbuilding games, but its introduction to the digital marketplace feels fresh, exciting and well worth the (free) price tag"
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65.0
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75.0
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30.0
"MTG Arena is not yet perfect and it&s;s probably why it is not essential to every player. It remains a very valuable help and will evolve anyway to become an essential card game developping its esport side. If you have …"
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"You can&s;t beat the feeling of playing Magic with cardboard in your hands. Still, Arena presents a slick realisation in digital form, and one that should suit both old hands and newcomers.Will Freeman"
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