When comparing Battlefield: Vietnam vs Magicka Wizard Wars, the Slant community recommends Magicka Wizard Wars for most people. In the question“What are the best LAN party PC games?” Magicka Wizard Wars is ranked 52nd while Battlefield: Vietnam is ranked 73rd. The most important reason people chose Magicka Wizard Wars is:
Player vs player combat can be pretty crazy, countering spells with a shield to try and hit the shooting opponent with their won spells, not to mention frantic running around, all the while shooting and countering the chaos.
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Pros
Pro Large battles
Up to 64 players can partake in a game at the same time, making for very large battles.
Pro Fun co-op
There are co-op maps included with the game, where you can team up with friends in order to cooperate in completing particular missions. This can offer a fresh change from the competitive side of the game.
Pro Runs well on any hardware
Due to the age of the game it can run great on less powerful PCs just as it does on powerful ones.
Pro Accessable to any skill level
The AI has multiple difficulties that can be set in the settings, allowing for any skill level of player to find a challenge at their gaming level.
Pro Chaotic, fun gameplay
Player vs player combat can be pretty crazy, countering spells with a shield to try and hit the shooting opponent with their won spells, not to mention frantic running around, all the while shooting and countering the chaos.
Pro Multiple, varied game modes
There are three available modes of play, the first being a three lane MOBA, the second a team death match and the third a duel mode.
Cons
Con Few maps
Needs more maps or some randomization to keep it fresh.
Con Player must pay in order to succeed
The items that can be purchased in the game with real world cash can give a player an instant advantage over others who do not pay.
Con No longer available
Servers have been closed down for Magicka: Wizard Wars as of July 21st, 2016. The forum announcement was posted here.