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the best rpg on gameboy ever!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this game was truly the best game I've ever played in my life its way better then what nintendo power had to say about it I realy hope there is a sequal to this magnifiscant game, I would give it ten for ten in music because its ust soooooo incredable and catchy, now the game play is by far the best atribute this game has to offer, and the graphics are just outstanding, the plot must have been done by a psycic or something cause its what draws people in and and makes you love this game, you could never get over this game replay value not in a hundred years would this game get boring, I would recomend this game to anyone whos up to the chalenge of there life, okay so maybe its not as good as I think but its deffinatly a ten for ten with me!!!!

A Magi-cal Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

When I saw the GBC Magi Nation sitting alone one the shelves full of GBA games, I had to rescue it! I'm so glad I did!

When I started playing it, I thought, "Oh! It's a mix of Zelda and Pokemon!" That's true in as much as you control Dream Creatures and fight evil in an RPG style. There's items and different worlds and wonderful characters. However, it's not as bright and cheery as Pokemon or Zelda, hence the title of the review. When you get into a new village, they don't welcome you with open arms like in Pokemon or Zelda. There's death and psychological horror. When you "beat the boss", it's not like it solves everything. There are different possible endings. I played through the end twice, trying to change what happened. Both times it ended up the same, but it had a little more closure the second time. Still, it left me sad. I don't know if there is a happy ending. That really tips you off that it's a very different game from the aforementioned ones.

In the game, you play the role of Tony Jones. I really like him. This is the time you're supposed to say, "He's not real - you know that, right?" He might as well be. He's very realistic. I especially appreciated his comments on everything. Never be afraid to click to find out. The script writing is very consistent, and the "extras" are worth it! By extras, I mean the furniture and the books. Tony will comment on the comfort of the beds, and he will read the titles of the books. There's a great one in the underground. It actually had me laughing. I really enjoy the subtle humor in the game. It made it so much more enjoyable. In every new place, I would spend a while looking around for things so Tony could comment on them.

I didn't think the game was short. Either that or I'm really bad at playing it! I spent way too much time on this game, but I loved every minute of it (except when I was lost in the "jail"). I have a very bad sense of direction, and the dungeons are very long. You can't save the game except for when you're on the large map or at an inn. I spent several hours on the "jail" and still didn't find the exit. I had to restart it (due to the inability to save) and finally found it!

I also liked how there are different ways to play through the game. For example, you can take the easy way out of the jail, or you could try and save the prisoners. I missed something in there, but it involved a screwdriver...There's so much in the game that I would think it's worth playing again! You also get choices to make, like whether or not to return the master key...Why am I so conscientious?

The battles are pretty simple, once you get used to your options. The thing I didn't like was that you couldn't see how much energy your creatures had until you chose their attacks. So if you wanted to heal someone but couldn't remember who was hit last round, it's a guess.

My only real complaint (besides the save issue) is that there are strange limits with items. Also, if you use items to increase your creature's abilities, it resets when it levels up! The use of the word "permanently" in battle was confusing. For example, Updraft raises all of your creatures speeds permanently. But it's back to normal after the battle. Maybe "for the entire battle" is better.

This is the first "American" game I've played. It's made by Interactive Imagination, which is based in Seattle. Of course it's licensed by Nintendo and made in Japan, but it was still a new experience for me. It lacks the blatant cuteness of many Nintendo games, but it was still worthwhile and different from the others.

Overall, Tony makes this game worthwhile. It's deep in both gameplay and storyline. I would recommend it to anyone who still has a Gameboy color (yay!).

The best reason to buy this game is that it comes with sheet music for the Nostalgie! Doesn't that sell the game by itself?

LOVED IT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game, but beware: the ending is kinda sad and very touching. Personally, I think it's even better than Pokemon! you'll really enjoy this game!

Who would ever think that this game is bad?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game rocks! It has a great battery save function, practiccaly the best graphics ever shown on GBC, and it sounds great too! If you could tell me the names of the people who gave this game less than 5 stars so I can hunt them down, pop open their bellies, and eat their intestines as a biscut with my barley soup, than I will give you this game so you can see how good it really is.

magi nation review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: August 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

this is the best RPG ive ever played

very fun game but don't buy it if you only have a gba only!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

u must have a game boy color to play this game i put it in my gba and it was all dark and i couldn't see a thing good thing i have a gbc. thats all other than that the best gbc game every played.

Best game EVER

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: March 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best rpgs for gameboy out there.

Bad

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 14
Date: September 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is quite possibly the worst game that I have ever played. It was incredibly complicated yet very dull. It's hard to make sense of what to do even with a strategy guide. SOme people may like it though, so don't buy it, rent it, like I should,ve done.

Eh.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 12
Date: March 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It's ok. Could be better. I would give it 2 and a half stars, but in this life, I don't round up.

Well, I suggest renting first.

boo

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 15
Date: November 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Wait for Yu-gi-oh! Dark Duel Stories.

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