Magicka 2
Release Date: May 26, 2015
RPG, fantasy, hack'and'slash, co-op, action RPG, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A continuation to the humorous fantasy action RPG from 2011. The production was made by the Swedish studio Pieces Interactive, which previously worked on one of the add-ons to the prequel. The action is set in the world of Midgard, in which almost all wizards were killed during a great war. The survivors are a motley crew of crazy and somewhat quirky characters who must join forces to fight another epic battle against evil.
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[1:36] Magicka 2 launch trailer
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PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Benjamin Shillabeer-Hall
Magicka 2 is a great fantasy romp featuring some brilliant spells, vibrant visuals and great co-op action. Its minor issues aren't enough to stop you from having a blast.
Digital Spy: 3 / 5 by Ian Dransfield
Magicka 2 is fun in the right circumstances - i.e. when you've a friend or three in tow - but even then it's a case of an all-too-familiar experience to the first game. That's not in itself a bad thing, as the Magicka formula is a solid one, but it is disappointing - there's hardly any progress from the first game. For a sequel that took four years to hit, that's just not good enough.
TheSixthAxis: 6 / 10 by Jim Hargreaves
Although it hits the marks in several key areas, there's no shying away from the fact that Magicka 2 can feel monotonous in parts. This may be eradicated (in part) when playing with friends locally or online, but not everyone will have that same privilege. There's an overriding focus here on combat that could have been invested in other, more interesting pursuits such as puzzle solving or even platfoming. Still, it's a competent action game that has made a beautiful transition from its original PC roots and one that will no doubt garner a new console-based coven.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 208 votes. 134 players anticipated the game.
Magicka 2 Description
Magicka 2 is the sequel to the hack-and-slash game from 2011, praised for its rich and unique humor. Pieces Interactive, the developer of Magicka 2, is also known for developing such titles as: Magicka: Dungeons & Gargoyles, Leviathan: Warships and Puzzlegeddon. The action of Magicka 2 takes place in the world of Midgard. Most of the mages in Midgard were killed or lost during a great war. Those who survived not only fell into madness but also became very aggressive towards everyone and everything around them. The player must now command this, less then friendly, rabble and once more wage an epic battle against evil. Just like in the first game, this journey will also be full of humor.
As one of the magi, you have a very unique system for creating spells. To cast a spell, you need to combine different elements. Every element will add a specific effect to your enchantment, which allows the player to experiment with different combinations. Magicka 2 promotes replaying the chapters by using artifacts and modifications acquired later on in the journey, as they change the way the levels are meant to be played, either by making them more difficult or just giving them a fun theme or gimmick.
Magicka 2 is focused on the co-op mode. You have to cooperate with the other players to achieve success and progress in the game, but you also need to be careful as you could, unintentionally of course, wound or even kill your fellow mages. The co-op mode is available for every game mode in Magicka 2.
Last updated on November 13, 2018
Magicka 2 Summary
Game Series: Magicka
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Developer: Pieces Interactive
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Magicka 2 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0 GHz/AMD A4-4000 3.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 550 Ti/Radeon HD 5850 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7/8
Recommended: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD A8-3850 2.9 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 640/ Radeon HD 6670 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7/8
DLCs for Magicka 2
Ice, Death and Fury
DLC
December 15, 2015
Cardinal Points
DLC
September 23, 2015
Gates of Midgård Challenge Pack
DLC
September 15, 2015
Three Cardinals Robe Pack
DLC
September 15, 2015