Skyrim improved combat with better physics, but its magic system fell short, lacking flexibility and variety. Oblivion and Morrowind's magic systems offered more freedom, allowing spellcasting with ...

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Some games, like Wildermyth, intertwine magic with the environment, creating dynamic and evolving spell systems. Tyranny's spell system requires players to construct spells with Sigils, with spell ...

From Morrowind to Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls games have defined the fantasy genre for a long time in the gaming industry, but they are definitely not the end-all be-all when it comes to magic systems.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Eternal Strands weaves together a deeply intriguing scene from its earliest moments, stitching together a picture of a fantasy world built around the ...

People read speculative fiction for the escape. They want to experience a world different from their own. They want to have experiences unlike their own. And, more often than not, that unique and ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Developer The Astronauts has revealed a brand-new Witchfire gameplay trailer that breaks down the game's intense magic system. Shared during the ...

io9 recently got a look at what to expect from Wizards of the Coast's biggest crossover yet—and found plenty to appeal to fans of Magic and Final Fantasy alike. Reading time 7 minutes Magic: The ...