Magicka: Vietnam

 PC
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. SpazioGames
    May 5, 2011
    80
    It's as crazy as you can think of, like Vietcong popping out of your magic cauldron. And fun as hell.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 18, 2011
    80
    Magicka goes Vietnam and brings more firepower to the original formula. The use of weapons changes the gameplay and the overall feeling is good. Unfortunately the DLC is tiny but the price is balanced.
  3. PC Gamer UK
    Jun 12, 2011
    72
    Vietnam's story mission is pants, but the new weapons and survival map will please devoted Magicka fans.
  5. PC Games (Russia)
    May 6, 2011
    60
    Still buggy. Not nearly as funny. [June 2011, p.99]
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  6. Eurogamer Sweden
    May 3, 2011
    60
    Magicka: Vietnam completely changes the way you play Magicka, but there's not enough content and as the difficulty level so high this is more for the most hardcore players of the game.
  7. GameSpot
    Apr 19, 2011
    55
    Magicka: Vietnam has its moments, but this oddball add-on is marred by frustrating difficulty.
  8. GRYOnline.pl
    May 6, 2011
    50
    Despite my best wishes and my fondness for Arrowhead Studios, it's hard to call Magicka: Vietnam anything else but a product designed for a fast buck. I believe that the game's price shouldn't influence its overall grade but I have to revise that statement. One hour of fun for half of the full game's price is ridiculous.
  9. PC PowerPlay
    Jun 9, 2011
    40
    Look, just play Magicka. Because it at least makes some kind of sense. [July 2011, p.65]
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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 7 out of 28
  1. hyrule13
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    One of the 2 best DLC for a great game, this pack has a wave survival and a hostage rescue mission as well as an awesome robe and 2 of theOne of the 2 best DLC for a great game, this pack has a wave survival and a hostage rescue mission as well as an awesome robe and 2 of the best weapons in the game, a staff that fires an explosive grenade and a machine gun that tears through enemies with ease. The music for the levels are awesome! they're like pop tunes in a hilarious and yet very serious environment that just adds another layer of awesomeness to this great package. The only downside is the slightly to high price of $5 AUD which is only $1 AUD below the stars are left which includes a complete extra campaign but I got this on special for 50c AUD and I'd happily pay say $3-$4 for this amazing dlc that is just awesome and will keep you in the crazy mood all the way through.… Full Review »
  2. ruleof3rds
    Oct 2, 2011
    8
    I really like the "Vietnam Rescue Mission" level a lot. Indeed, it is "die and you start over", but as such, I think it makes for anI really like the "Vietnam Rescue Mission" level a lot. Indeed, it is "die and you start over", but as such, I think it makes for an interesting arcade-style experience. That in combination with the interesting mash-up of spell-casting and Vietnam war aesthetics (which somehow works) make this experience quite a different one from the base Magicka game. I think if "mash-up" or "arcade" caught your eye, it's probably for you. The other map, blah.… Full Review »
  3. Zri
    Apr 23, 2011
    7
    I bought this hoping that there would be a significant single player campaign akin to the main game, but alas, it was only 'challenge' contentI bought this hoping that there would be a significant single player campaign akin to the main game, but alas, it was only 'challenge' content (so if you die, you start again). To be fair however, it's also cheap, and what's there is a lot of fun (as long as you bring friends... it's Hard). Brings a few new laughs from old movie cliches, some new weapons, and of course a lot more blowing stuff up.

    Summary: Fun addon, but nothing special.    … Full Review »
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