Minion Masters

Minion Masters is a card-based brawler strategy. Two opponents (or pairs) send their troops and cast spells on each other in order to destroy the other’s citadel first. Download Minion Masters for PC, OS X, or Xbox One and win epic battles with the strongest warriors and the mightiest magic!

Graphics 5/5

We have seen games like Clash Royale or Castle Crush go crazily popular on mobile platforms, and Minion Masters wraps similar gameplay into 3D. Not only is the arena now surrounded by a real audience. There are ground and flying units, and they have different attack skills – so 3D is more than just a wrapper, it’s a game-changer literally. As for cards, they bring really spectacular battles to the arena.

Gameplay 5/5

Being as compact as Clash Royale and as spectacular as DotA 2, Minion Masters shows duels of players on a small arena with two citadels opposing each other. You have a certain set of cards (as well as your opponent) to deploy the warriors or cast the spells they symbolize. Every card requires a certain amount of mana that refills automatically with time. You can deploy your troops to certain places within the arena and cast spells at virtually any area. To win, you need to destroy the opponent’s citadel while your own is still standing.

For your victories you are rewarded with chests that contain coins and new cards. If you collect a certain number of the same cards, you can spend them to upgrade this card, Pokémon-style. Chests may also contain other powerups. Select your cards wisely to win, though you can prepare multiple decks.

Along with one-on-one duels, there are other modes including 2v2, rogue-like mode, and others. But PvP one-on-one duels are the most popular mode among players. And be sure you’ll always find someone to play against or with.

Controls 4/5

It’s all very simple. Like in most games of this sort, you only need your mouse to play your cards and select places to deploy them. Even if you have a gamepad connected to your PC, it will be useless. On the other hand, the game has made its way to Xbox One, and it’s quite gamepad-controllable there.

Replay Value 5/5

Like most PvP games, Minion Masters is almost inexhaustible in terms of replay value. The developers frequently roll out updates, so the balance is always changing, and the deck you found the strongest yesterday needs to be reviewed today. Cards you considered unnecessary, on the other hand, may become your greatest value. And, of course, you can never predict your opponents or partners.

The Bottom Line

Minion Masters does not feature the yellow creatures from Despicable Me. That’s the only disappointment a beginner may run into. The rest is similar to other strategy brawlers, but this time it’s tightly packed into a 3D arena. Games like Minion Masters have their downside: if you want to win big, you need to invest, as higher levels are full of donators. But if you are okay with it, download Minion Masters for Windows, OS X, or Xbox One and send your troops out to the arena!

• Graphics 5
• Gameplay 5
• Controls 4
• Replay Value 5

Pros

Incredible 3D visuals for a Clash Royale-inspired game;
Advanced cards and perks management;
Constant updates;
Low system requirements;
Free to play (though heavily donation-based).

Cons

These aren’t the minions you’re looking for;
The games may be too fast to get immersive;
As you progress, the game becomes more of a P2W.