Ubisoft has so many established franchises under their collective banner, that it’s easy to forget about some of them. Everybody knows about Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, but it’s easy to forget that they are also responsible for classic series like Rayman, Europa Universalis and Splinter Cell.
Another of the series that goes under the radar these days, but was once an absolute beast in the fantasy genre as a whole, is Might and Magic. Between 1986 and the early-2000s it was an absolute staple for many players, with nine games released in the main series over the course of 16 years.
Since 2002, the series has mostly been in the doldrums, aside from a brief and disappointing return in 2014, and a return seemed relatively unlikely given its current popularity with younger players. Now, a new game has hit Steam that’s entirely free, which draws upon the classic characters and locations from the Might and Magic series to create its product.
Might & Magic Is Free On Steam Now
Over on Steam, you should be able to find the store page for Might & Magic Fates – Heroes TCG, a deckbuilding card game where you command heroes and creatures to eliminate your direct opponent.
If you have ever played a game like Hearthstone or the Magic: The Gathering video game adaptation, then you’ll recognize the rough formula that Ubisoft have chosen to use here. Cards have their own stats, including overall health and attack power, which you can then use against weaker cards or directly against the opponents life pool.
One of the more interesting and unique features found here is the ability to level the heroes that feature in your deck, unlocking new powers in the process. While it’s likely a nightmare for balance, it’s an exciting mechanic that doesn’t feature in any immediate competitors.
Reviews For The Ubisoft Game Are… Mixed
Unfortunately for those who were expecting great things, reviews for the game are Mixed on Steam right now. The overriding complaint from players has been criticism of the implementation of Web3, NFTs and more general cryptocurrency features within the gameplay loop and interactions with other players.
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“It’s a WEB3/NFT game. They do a good job keeping the phrase out of the promotional material, but the very first links on the official website and Discord take you to the NFT trading marketplace, asks you to connect your wallet, bitcoin this bitcoin that. The game itself is passable if you can stomach all that. I can’t,” one review reads.
Other complaints include issues with Ubisoft’s monetization in the game, as well as a lack of core features, though others claim there is still plenty of fun to be had if you’re a fan of the genre.
Ubisoft Date Founded March 28, 1986 CEO Yves Guillemot Parent Company Ubisoft Subsidiaries Ubisoft Consoles PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Services Ubisoft+
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