✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping card game strategy
A modern take on the 16-bit era, A Valley Without Wind 2 blends a variety of mechanics across multiple genres, seamlessly bringing together the best qualities of old-school platform-shooters and turn-based strategy games.
Where it drifts furthest from Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012: setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012.