Magician Lord was one of the early Neo Geo MVS system releases, and actually a pack-in title for the home AES system (the home console version of the MVS arcade system). While receiving mixed reviews upon release with GameFan, GamePro, Joystick and The Games Machine publications giving near-perfect scores, and IGN and Nintendo Life giving an average rating, there was no mistaking that the graphics, sharply executed game theme, and one of the greatest arcade soundtracks ever still hold up strong today. If you have never played Magician Lord before, it's a game you must play, or watch being played by an experienced player. I say this because one of the biggest criticisms of the game is it's extreme difficulty. So if you like a challenge, please dive right into this wonderfully moody game which is mega-challenging - but a game which still can be completed on a single credit... so the challenge is realistic. I have a real soft-spot for this game, with fond memories of playing it as a child, and am overjoyed to have this classic Neo Geo title join 1UP Arcade!