The Magister
Game • 2021
The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use 'Tactical Diplomacy' to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit.
The Magister
Game • 2021
The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use 'Tactical Diplomacy' to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit.
Bara says...
Ages 12+, but every child is different
The game centers on murder investigation and complex tactical decision-making, which requires higher-level critical thinking and emotional maturity. Themes of death and confrontation are central, necessitating a baseline of adolescent media literacy.
Content Safety Breakdown
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Sex & Nudity
The game focuses on investigative mystery and card-based combat, with no romantic or sexual themes present.
Violence & Gore
Combat is stylized and abstract, occurring primarily through card-based mechanics rather than graphic depictions of injury or blood.
Profanity
The dialogue is generally clean, though there may be very infrequent, mild interjections such as "d*mn" used in frustration during character interactions.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are occasional, minor references to tavern settings or social drinks that do not form a central or promoted part of the gameplay.
Frightening Scenes
As a murder mystery, the game involves investigating a death, which creates a tone of mild tension and suspense appropriate for a teen-rated mystery genre.
Key Insights
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You play as a detective solving a mystery where you can choose to talk your way out of trouble or win through strategy games.
Content Warnings
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
The core gameplay involves investigating a murder, which involves thematic elements of violence and loss. It requires reading large amounts of text to manage clues and dialogue.
What Kids Can Learn
Players learn to weigh the consequences of their actions and understand that patience and communication are often as effective as direct force.
Key Topics Discussed
Why Parents Might Like It
The slow-paced, thoughtful approach to mystery-solving offers a break from reflex-heavy gaming while challenging the player's intellect.
Positives & Learning
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Positive Messages
Promotes the efficacy of non-violent conflict resolution through 'Tactical Diplomacy.' Encourages investigative persistence and critical analysis.
Positive Role Models
Players embody an investigator who must balance objective duty with the ability to choose empathetic negotiation over combat.
Diverse Representations
No diverse representation indicated in available information.
Educational Value
Builds deductive reasoning, reading comprehension, and strategic planning skills through deck-building and investigative gameplay.
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