master of magic: the sequel

Easily one of my all time favorite games is Age of Wonders. Age of Wonders (and even its contemporary Disciples) brought a refreshing combat-focused approach to the genre, as opposed to the traditional kingdom management and resource acquisition of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. When I first started reading reviews, everyone was comparing Age of Wonders to the venerable Master of Magic. "The heir has been found," they sang, and then awards were distributed and everyone continued about their business.

Now there's possible confirmation of a sequel to Master of Magic. For me, this falls distinctly into the category of "age old classics that shall never be touched", sharing space with the likes of Axis and Allies and The Bard's Tale.

Stardock Entertainment, the makers of Galactic Civilizations - a game hailed as a legitimate replacement for Master of Orion - has been in talks with Atari to get this game made. This is probably a dream come true for some, but it should be noted that Atari is responsible for Master of Orion 3, another piece of Microprose's IP obtained when it was dissolved by Hasbro over the last couple of years.

Along with King's Bounty, Master of Magic is said to have laid the groundwork for the sadly neglected fantasy turn-based genre. Connoisseurs of classic PC gaming can pick both up at The Underdogs, but you can't say I sent you there.

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