Magicka 2

Magicka 2
Developer(s) Pieces Interactive
Publisher(s) Paradox Interactive
Series Magicka
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Linux, OS X
Release Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4
May 26, 2015
OS X
November 17, 2015
Linux
Q3/Q4 2015[1]
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Magicka 2 is an action-adventure video game, the sequel to Magicka,[2] for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and PlayStation 4. It was released on May 26, 2015[3] and was announced at Sony's E3 2014 media briefing with a trailer.[2] Instead of being developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, the title was developed by Pieces Interactive[4] alongside the publisher Paradox Interactive.

Plot

Opening

The opening of Magicka 2 starts with a backstory, how 1 through 4 wizards from the Order of Magick saved Midgard from certain doom multiple times (the story of Magicka). Due to this success, the Order of Magick decided to expand by founding multiple wizard schools all over Midgard. However, conflict between the schools grew, eventually sparking the Wizard Wars. The aftermath of the wars resulted in many wizards decimated, and those who survived tread the shadows of their former glory. Without wizards destroying the human's way of life, the Golden Age of Man has begun. During this period of calmness, a seer named Nostrir the Soothslayer has prophesied that a child, infused with magick from the magickal residue caused by the Wizard Wars, was born somewhere in Midgard. This very child, once of age, will lead Midgard into a better place, free of suffering. However, the prophesy also told that an opposing force would seek to prevent the child from realizing her power. Vlad, back from his multi-decade vacation, returns to Aldrheim only to find the castle in ruins. Hearing Nostrir's prophesy, Vlad decides to guide 1 through 4 wizards from the ruins of Aldrheim to save the prophesied child.

Reception


Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPC: 69/100[5]
PS4: 72/100[6]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid5.5/10[7]
Game Informer7.25/10[8]
GameSpot7/10[9]
GamesTM6/10[10]
IGN7.7/10[11]
PC Gamer (US)79/100[12]
VideoGamer.com7/10[13]
GamesBeat55/100[14]
Hardcore Gamer4/5[15]
PCGamesN6/10[16]
Slant Magazine[17]

Magicka 2 received mixed reviews from critics upon release. On Metacritic, the game holds score of 69/100 for the PC version based on 37 reviews[5], and 72/100 based on 18 reviews for the PlayStation 4 version.[6]

IGN awarded the game a score of 7.7 out of 10, saying "Though it may occasionally test your patience, Magicka 2's charm and depth make it a really fun co-op experience".[11] PCGamesN awarded it 6 out of 10, saying " At the moment it’s functional, sometimes fun, but only something that should really be considered if you’ve got three chums who are guaranteed to play with you.".[16] GameSpot awarded it 7 out of 10, saying "Put Magicka 2 next to its 2011 predecessor and you’ve got a before-and-after comparison straight out of a weight-loss advertising campaign."[9] WGRank 6.2 out of 10 based on Good points: Skill based magic - co-operative - good combat system and Bad points: Some bug need to solve - difficult to point when doing solo.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Magicka 2 on Steam". Store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. 1 2 Kubba, Sinan (9 June 2014). "Magicka 2 hiring wizards on PlayStation 4 [update: PC too]". Joystiq. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  3. ↑ McElroy, Justin (4 March 2015). "Magicka 2 meets Game of Thrones in release date reveal". Polygon. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Magicka 2 - PlayStation 4". IGN.com. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  5. 1 2 "Magicka 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Magicka 2 for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  7. ↑ Hansen, Steven (27 May 2015). "Review: Magicka 2". Destructoid. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  8. ↑ Tack, Daniel (2 June 2015). "Friendly Fire Fulminations - Magicka 2 - PC". Game Informer. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  9. 1 2 Todd, Brett (2015-05-29). "Magicka 2 Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  10. ↑ "Magicka 2 review". GamesTM. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  11. 1 2 "Magicka 2 Review - IGN". Uk.ign.com. 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  12. ↑ Birnbaum, Ian (27 May 2015). "Magicka 2 review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  13. ↑ Orry, Tom (29 May 2015). "Magicka 2 Review". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  14. ↑ Henningsen, Jay (28 May 2015). "Magicka 2 fizzles with repetitive and frustrating gameplay". VentureBeat. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  15. ↑ Whittaker, Matt (26 May 2015). "Review: Magicka 2". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  16. 1 2 Fraser Brown. "Magicka 2 PC review". PCGamesN.com. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  17. ↑ Riccio, Aaron (9 June 2015). "Magicka 2". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  18. ↑ "Magicka 2 Review & Ranking". WGRank.com. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
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