I absolutely adore Magic: The Gathering. However, I can't bring myself to show the same amount of love for MTG: Arena. It obviously provides some of the same joy, but it's pretty clear that WotC has shifted focus and resources away from their digital platform over the past few years. The platform is still missing key features (ahem… Commander), and constantly turns into a buggy mess whenever there are any significant updates. Unfortunately, MTG: Arena has essentially turned into a giant money grab.
Aside from my general issues with the game, however, I still think it provides one of the best ways to get new players into Magic. I always recommend new players play through the MTG: Arena tutorial when they want to get into the game because it provides a decent and easy-to-digest explanation of the complicated game mechanics. Despite the lackluster experience as of late, the card animations are exciting and the way the game presents itself is very clean and enticing.
Aside from my general issues with the game, however, I still think it provides one of the best ways to get new players into Magic. I always recommend new players play through the MTG: Arena tutorial when they want to get into the game because it provides a decent and easy-to-digest explanation of the complicated game mechanics. Despite the lackluster experience as of late, the card animations are exciting and the way the game presents itself is very clean and enticing.