Comparison

Partia 2 vs Magic War Legends

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Partia 2

Embark on a high fantasy adventure in this strategy role-playing game inspired by classic SRPGs. Engage in tactical battles with magic and swords, where alliances shift and betrayals unfold across 22 challenging stages. Experience a unique 'Common Turn' mode or stick to traditional gameplay.

Highlights
  • Strategy Role-playing gameplay
  • High fantasy setting
  • 22 challenging stages
  • Optional 'Common Turn' rule
  • Improved AI
  • Horse units move after attacking
Features
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Partia 2 is a SRPG (Strategy Role-playing) video game inspired by Fire Emblem and Tear Ring Saga series. In a high fantasy setting, the game will take players through an adventure where magic and sword collide and friendship and betrayal intertwine. Partia 2 : The Pretenders War is a sequel to Partia: The Broken Lineage. The game packs 22 stages that could present challenges to any SRPG fan. Partia 2 introduces many new features, including the choice of "Common turn" rule where all factions make moves alternatively (like Chess) instead of taking turns to move all his/her units. I believe this will bring a new nuance to gameplay if a player choose to do so. It can be toggled in intermission, and you can always play the game in the traditional FE way. (Common turn idea is from Berwick Saga) AI had improved a lot, and horse units now can move after attacking, if they have remaining move distances. Regrettably, the game could not deliver large animation battle. If you felt the game looked bad in Partia 1, then you'll find this game look much the same, except we have much bigger and nicer character portraits. It is because original Partia was never profitable, making Partia 2 production running on fume. (It sold around 6000 copies in two years) The stress of not getting paid almost broke our team of two, but somehow sheer will allowed this game to be out here for you. So whether this game series is success or not, I am immensely proud of the results. How many five year projects can a person do in a life time? ;-) Many times I was tempted to include some IAP stuff into the game and get cheap dollar or two, but I decided against it. More than anything, I rather have this game to be remembered as good, than have that IAP distaste. So you may refrain from purchasing this game if you didn't like Partia 1. But I promise you it will be a much better experience (and much more challenging) if you did enjoy the original Partia. Thank you all, and please let us know what you think!

About

Magic War Legends

Engage in turn-based tactical combat in a magical realm. Collect and upgrade 23 unique heroes, master spells, and explore dungeons. Battle other players in the arena or embark on an epic campaign.

Highlights
  • 23 unique heroes with special abilities
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Arena battles and PvP
  • Epic dungeon exploration
  • Hero and spell collection
  • 14 handcrafted maps
Features
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Magic War Legends is a turn-based strategy game that immerses you in a magical world with 23 epic heroes. Dive into a tactical adventure full of magic and sorcery with Magic War Legends. Collect and choose from 23 heroes with unique abilities, upgrade your units, and explore magical and fantastic worlds. Face other players in arena battles, master epic dungeons in turn-based strategy games. Use your strategy to play against powerful enemies and triumph. Your enemy is one of the factions of the fantasy world, populated by creatures from abandoned dungeons like mighty dragons, minotaurs, necromancers, and mages. Experience epic battles against the horde and use magic and sorcery to defeat them. FEATURES 23 UNIQUE HEROES Choose from 23 heroes, each with unique abilities, to develop your strategy and conquer the magical world. Prepare for arena battles in turn-based strategy games. INTENSE ARENA BATTLES Challenge your opponents in arena duels and showcase your skills in playing. Use your RPG abilities and master the arena. EPIC DUNGEONS WITH LIMITED MOVES Explore magical dungeons with limited moves, where every tactical decision counts. Use magic and sorcery to defeat powerful enemies. 14 HANDCRAFTED MAPS Fight enemies on 14 carefully designed maps that offer new tactical challenges in this magical world. Develop your strategy and lead your heroes to victory. RPG GAME Experience an RPG game where tactics and magic are crucial. Use magic in turn-based strategy games to defeat your enemies. DEFEND CASTLES AND THE MAGICAL KINGDOM Use turn-based strategy to defend castles and the magical kingdom. Fight against the horde and employ your tactics. THE AGE OF MAGIC Discover the power of magic in the age of mages. For every magical world, you receive rewards after successful strategic challenges. COLLECT HEROES, CARDS, AND SPELLS Find your role in the war and use magic to stand against dragons and mages in turn-based strategy games with your heroes. Collect heroes, cards, and spells to become the ultimate mage. TURN-BASED STRATEGY GAMES Face the challenge of building your army by collecting cards and playing against others. Your army of heroes could become the world's first thanks to your mastery in turn-based strategy games. UNIQUE CAMPAIGN WITH 14 MISSIONS Experience an epic campaign with 14 missions in this RPG game with your heroes. Play against legendary dragons, minotaurs, skeletons, vampires, and the legion of the undead from the necropolis in this fantastic strategy adventure.

Screenshots

Partia 24 screens
Magic War Legends4 screens

Verdict

The call

Partia 2 and Magic War Legends both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Partia 2's written reviews are positive against 32% of Magic War Legends's. Partia 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Magic War Legends's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 32). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Magic War Legends is free to download; Partia 2 costs $5.99 up front. Magic War Legends sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Partia 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Partia 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic War Legends has 7.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Partia 2's written reviews are positive against 32% of Magic War Legends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Partia 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Magic War Legends every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Partia 2 versus Magic War Legends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPartia 2Magic War Legends
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (32 ratings) — better4.4 (7.3K ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings327.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperImago SoftwareTINYSOFT

Customer experience

Partia 2

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative9.4%

Magic War Legends

All ratings7,257 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews1,344 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral14.8%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

Partia 2

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Nostalgic experience
  • 👍 Great Fire Emblem alternative
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay and story
  • 💡 Supports indie developers
  • ⚔️ Challenging tactics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🎲 Overly luck-based/RNG heavy
  • 📉 Balancing issues
  • 🐌 Slow tempo/turn-based lag
  • ❓ Confusing game functions

Magic War Legends

From 7.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Heroes of Might and Magic-like gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic for fans of the series
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive combat system

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win model
  • 🔍 Misleading advertisements and false promises
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches
  • ⏱️ Excessive grind and waiting times
  • 🚫 Lack of meaningful progression without spending money

Bugs and requests

Partia 2

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Save progress lost after crashes
  • Save files deleted after updates
  • Progress deleted after updates
  • RNG scaled against player/broken
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  • Cannot attack certain enemies/healers
  • Stuck on levels after killing all enemies
  • Vamp attack skill kills own unit
  • App force closes with reset Lv item
  • Bug with character class/stats after update

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix save file deletion
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add more info on items/tomes
  • Explain character promotion
  • Undo update that deleted progress
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  • Improve animation graphics
  • Make Partia 3 more affordable
  • Improve tempo with faster turns/skips
  • Fix bugs related to character class/stats
  • Continue story from Partia 1

Magic War Legends

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when accessing certain features
  • Rewards not being properly awarded
  • Ads failing to close or reward players

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content and maps
  • Improved balancing and difficulty curve
  • Better customer support and communication
  • Reduce reliance on ads and in-app purchases

In-app purchases

None

Partia 2

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Magic War Legends

One-time16
  • 70 Gems$0.99
  • Magical Forest Offer$0.99
  • Lost Marsh Offer$2.99
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  • 450 Gems$4.99
  • Time Offer 1$4.99
  • Fertile Plains Offer$4.99
  • Ticket Offer Conversion$4.99
  • Daily Offer$4.99
  • Offer for arena competition boost$7.99
  • Hell`s Chambers Offer$9.99
  • Chinese New Year$9.99
  • Time Offer 3$19.99
  • Sisters Magic Offer$19.99
  • Good Value$19.99
  • 2000 Gems$19.99
  • Iron Hills Offer$29.99

Questions

Is Partia 2 free?
Partia 2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic War Legends free?
Magic War Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Partia 2 or Magic War Legends?
Partia 2 is rated higher. Partia 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Magic War Legends averages 4.4 from 7.3K ratings.
Do Partia 2 or Magic War Legends have ads?
Magic War Legends shows ads; Partia 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Partia 2 or Magic War Legends?
Partia 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Magic War Legends every 2 months. Most recently, Partia 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Magic War Legends on October 16, 2026.

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