Magicka
| Magicka | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | January 25, 2011[1] |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer, cooperative |
Magicka is an action-adventure video game based on Norse mythology developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It was released on Microsoft Windows.[2]
Plot
In Magicka, four mages from a sacred order fight against an evil sorcerer and his creations.
Gameplay
Magicka is an action-adventure game set in a Norse mythology-oriented fantasy world. Up to four players take on the roles of wizards of a sacred order with the ultimate goal of stopping the evil dark sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil as his evil creations besiege the forces of good. The campaign consists of 13 levels, which can be played in single-player or cooperative mode.[3]
Eight different elements,water,fire,lighting,earth,cold,shield,arcane,and life,can be used in almost any combination to cast different spells. In contrast to other games, there is no skill tree or fixed character class (apart from everyone being a wizard). Also a contrast to other magician games, there is no mana bar so a player can use unlimited amount magic at any moment of time. Also if one buys the game before January 31st, one will get an extra DLC costume and a new spell called meteor shower.
Awards
Magicka was named "Game of the year 08" at the Swedish Game Awards 2008.[4]
References
- ^ http://news.bigdownload.com/2011/01/21/exclusive-magicka-to-be-released-on-tuesday-january-25/
- ^ "Magicka". Arrowhead Game Studios. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
- ^ "Magicka at Arrowhead Games".
- ^ Ministra, Ad (2008-05-25). "Swedish Game Awards 2008 Winners". Swedish Game Awards. Retrieved 2010-06-22.