Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage PS1 box art

PlayStation · Strategy

Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997 (originally 1996)
GenreStrategy
DeveloperRealtime Associates Inc
PublisherAcclaim Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Realtime Associates Inc and published by Acclaim Entertainment, Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a strategy game. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

Realtime Associates Inc also made Crusader: No Remorse for the PS1.

Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Black Mana800A1A34 0009
Infinite Blue Mana800A1A20 0009
Infinite Red Mana800A1A48 0009
Infinite Green Mana800A1A5C 0009
Infinite White Mana800A1A0C 0009
Infinite Health P1800A18A8 0098

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Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage walkthroughs & guides

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Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage FAQ

When did Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage come out on the PS1?

Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage was released for the PlayStation in 1997; the original game dates back to 1996.

Who made Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage?

It was developed by Realtime Associates Inc and published by Acclaim Entertainment.

Is Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage multiplayer?

Yes. Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage supports up to 2 players.

How long does Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage take to play?

As a strategy game, Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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