8.1 out of 10
based on 269 reviews
Magicka
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User Score (183)7.4
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Expert Score (67)7.2
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Features (2)10
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Gameplay (16)7.6
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Graphics (16)7.0
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Sound (14)7.1
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Storyline (4)7.5
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Multiplayer (8)8.4
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Control (5)7.9
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Appearance (2)7.0
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Atmosphere (2)9.5
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CLEARNET
28 January 2011
Closing Comments Playing Magicka isn't about going through the motions with a control scheme you've used a thousand times before. It requires some reflex training that can reward you with wildly entertaining success on the field of battle. Unfortunately, Arrowhead's game is in need of patching at the time of this review, and bugs, crashes and connectivity issues occur with regularity. Read more
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clearnet.co.nz
28 January 2011
Learning how to cast magic in Magicka is a lot like learning to type. You take it one key at a time, pausing between each tap to consider whether you're proceeding correctly. It's a slow, deliberate process, but it's encouraging because the feedback is instant, whether positive or negative. In Magicka, tapping out memorized keystrokes results in frosty land mines, electric steam beams, icicle machine guns and goblins popping like balloons filled with spaghetti sauce. Read more
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GameSpot
18 April 20115.5/10As much as you may want to like Magicka: Vietnam for the audaciousness of its setting, the actual jungle action leaves a fair bit to be desired. Overly high difficulty, the inability to save your progress, and the unfair nature of being killed by random lucky shots from offscreen make the two maps here more annoying than they should be, unless you're playing cooperatively with friends. This DLC pack has its moments, but it's really only for diehard Magicka fans. Read more
- Intense action blends standard Magicka spells with Nam-flavored jungle combat, Great co-op play.
- Includes only two brief misson maps and an arena, Brutally tough difficulty when playing solo due to lack of save functionality, Melee combat mostly replaced by enemie...
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PALGN
18 February 20117.0/10With the heavy emphasis on social gaming nowadays, it isn’t any surprise that there has been a large increase in the number of games that feature co-operative or competitive multiplayer modes. One such game from the past generation is Zelda: Four Swords , which sent up to four colour-coded versions of Link on various adventures in the Zelda universe. Read more
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BigPond GameArena
12 February 20113.0/10I am 100% behind any developer who takes a risk and makes something innovative instead of following the same old format. Even though it isn’t possible mathematically, I am 200% behind a small studio who has the guts to do it. I started Magicka over from the beginning six times in my attempt to give it the best possible chance I could. Read more
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User Reviews
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BigPond GameArena
5.5/10Reviewer: Bluepengwyn, BigPond GameArena26 February 2011I look at as a "proof of concept" more than a real game to be honest, but i didn't play through the whole game. I decided to wait and get the bugs fixed before i bothered. I got the game from steam and have noticed 3 or 4 patches so far but, haven't tried to play it for now. As a concept i thought it was great - add the magic system to a really good story like Diablo - or a really good action RPG like Diablo or Torchlight or Titan Quest and I think the game could be a... Read more
- I loved the idea of mixing elements to create spells and the game itself can be fun to play. The visuals were very good.
- Trying to load up 4 or 5 elements on the fly to create then recreate spells is slow and a bit of a pain. I didn't find a way of creating spell effects then locking the...
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