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Magicka 2

Paradox Development Studio, Pieces Interactive
May 26, 2015 - PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5
Fair

OpenCritic Rating

69

Top Critic Average

19%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
No Recommendation
IGN
7.7 / 10
PC Gamer
79 / 100
Game Informer
7.3 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
Destructoid
5.5 / 10
TheSixthAxis
6 / 10
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Critic Reviews for Magicka 2

Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

The opportunity here was to bundle up the wild brilliance of Magicka and finally deliver a campaign that was as exciting and unpredictable and astonishing as the powers you have at your disposal. Maybe next time.

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Though it may occasionally test your patience, Magicka 2's charm and depth make it a really fun co-op experience.

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A leaner, smarter take on Magicka's fascinating combat system, Magicka 2 is the co-op adventure you've been waiting for.

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A smattering of levels and other interesting challenges provide the framework for a fun (if fleeting) multiplayer experience

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Magic combat and co-op play remain brilliant in Magicka 2, but the sadistic solo experience along with a few bugs and design problems cause some of this spell to fizzle.

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If you want to pat yourself on the back for getting in-jokes and you can drum up enough play pals for co-op, you might find Magicka 2 [Borat voice] very nice! Like its references, though, Magicka 2 is just a retread.

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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.

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Ultimately, Magicka 2 fails to adequately build on its first outing. It feels more like an expansion to the original Magicka, or an unusually faithful remake.

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