Magic To Master is an upcoming MMORPG on Steam. The game aims to strike a similar chord as Metin 2 and is oriented towards an East Asian aesthetic. However, this game has received rather negative attention so far.
What is Magic To Master?
- The fantasy MMORPG actually originated in 2009 but is now set to be revived.
- Visually, it is oriented towards East Asian aesthetics.
- With 4 classes, you can test your skills in PvE and PvP in
Hack’n Slash
fights. - In addition to the classes, there should be 4 different dynasties and 2 strong factions, each offering unique abilities.
- Classic systems such as mounts, crafting, and guilds are also set to be part of the game.
In a new trailer, the game presented a rough release date in February and additionally promotes keywords like Immersive Storyline
and an epic world
. You can watch the trailer here:
Problems with Metin 2 and False Ratings
Due to its East Asian-oriented graphics and action-packed combat system, the game strongly resembles Metin2. For the publisher Gameforge, the similarity seemed too great, which is why the publisher took legal action against the studio Laniatus Games over suspected use of materials from Metin2.
As mmorpg.com reported in June 2023, the Kickstarter page for Magic To Master has not been accessible since then. As of now, it still is not.
Shortly after the campaign launched, the game made headlines because the Kickstarter trailer boasted about great critic ratings that were all fabricated. According to their own statements, these were just placeholders that were forgotten before the trailer was released. You can find more about this in this article:
New MMORPG advertises with 6 fake reviews from gaming sites – But the fraud is exposed
After these two negative news, there was a period of silence around Magic To Master, but the studio returned and released the release trailer at the beginning of the year.
Next month, one can get a concrete picture of Master To Magic if it is released then. However, you can also sign up for a playtest on the Steam page now; perhaps you have the chance to take a look beforehand.
In recent weeks and months, a Steam game has been considered a major scam:
