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  • Summary: Magicka 2 brings the spellcasting system, irreverent humor, and relationship-testing friendly fire into an all-new adventure with up to 4-player co-op for the PlayStation 4 and PC.

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E3 2014: Magicka 2 Trailer at Sony Press Conference
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. 80
    Powered by a compelling magic system that allows limitless possibilities, Magicka 2 offers imaginative excitement that's best enjoyed with others.
  2. Jun 2, 2015
    80
    Magicka 2 is a great coop game, no matter who you play with. It's no longer as fresh as the original episode, but it's indeed better.
  3. Nov 10, 2015
    76
    If you liked the original game, you'll also enjoy Magicka 2. Without much improvement, this sequel is much more fun in co-op.
  4. May 29, 2015
    70
    If you've got some friends who like blowing each other up and don't mind wearing out their fingers punching in spell combinations, you could probably have a decent enough time. If you're looking for something with more depth to it, or are hungry for a solo adventure, Magicka 2 is one spellbook best left locked in the library.
  5. Jun 9, 2015
    70
    If you liked Magicka, you'll also appreciate this sequel, but if you hoped for Magicka 2 as a game with many new features you will be a bit disappointed. Even so Magicka 2 is still a funny game and improves those flaws found in the predecessor.
  6. Jun 2, 2015
    70
    Overall, there is much to commend in this magical blaster – just make sure that you bring a friend.
  7. Jun 24, 2015
    60
    In the end, Magicka 2 almost feels like two different games. If you choose to play through the game on your own, you will regularly become frustrated at the game’s control scheme, its random difficulty spikes and overwhelming and unfair nature. On the other hand, if you team up with friends, you’ll get a far more enjoyable experience that doesn’t fix all the game’s problems, but does make them easier to deal with.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Negative: 8 out of 22
  1. May 26, 2015
    10
    If you only liked first magicka it would be absollutelly best thing you ever played . Its something like skyrim but WITHOUT vampires (rly).If you only liked first magicka it would be absollutelly best thing you ever played . Its something like skyrim but WITHOUT vampires (rly). Good on PC , but still better on PS4. 10/10 Expand
  2. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, when playing singleplayer, the game is VERY difficult and punishing, so people who like a real challenge willThis game is a masterpiece, when playing singleplayer, the game is VERY difficult and punishing, so people who like a real challenge will enjoy that. However, when playing with up to 3 fellow wizards, the game becomes very chaotic and fun, you look to one of your friends and he's burning a bunch of enemies, you look to the other one, and he's being brutally massacred by a group of orcs, you look to the last one and he's killing himself by casting death on his own wizard, honestly, this game is very fun and you can get some good laughs out of it Expand
  3. Jul 2, 2023
    8
    I played solo and had a great time, though I'm sure it's much better if you play with friends.
    + Great gameplay. Different and clever types
    I played solo and had a great time, though I'm sure it's much better if you play with friends.
    + Great gameplay. Different and clever types of enemies.
    + Great challenge! Those saying it's crazy hard, I disagree, you just have to figure out new stuff and the game puts you in those situations. For example, if you are wet, you can self cast fire and you are back to normal. Another one, It took almost half of the story progression for me to figure out I could self cast a water shield so I would not get wet when it was raining and then I could cast thunder without problem. These are just examples, but be sure to explore the possibilities, the game rewards you!

    Cons
    -The story is mediocre
    -Some mechanics can be very frustrating and you can end up dying in a very silly way and starting all over a difficult encounter.

    *This isn't either a pro or a con: don't expect RPG elements, there is no leveling or progression whatsoever. Just the "Magickas" that are a few and you unlock them as the story progresses, but that's it. To me it simplifies the game, specially since the spell system is quite deep already. If you enjoy games like diablo I'd totally recommend it, specailly on sale.
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  4. Nov 30, 2015
    6
    I tried the game because it was free with PS+ and I didn't quite like it. The game has good mechanicals and is fun to see what you create byI tried the game because it was free with PS+ and I didn't quite like it. The game has good mechanicals and is fun to see what you create by combining different elements and spell techniques, but after a while you realize that you discover what are the most effective and repeat them again and again neglecting creativity.

    Regarding the single player, the respawns drove me nuts sometimes, because there were times when you appeared in the middle of a huge enemie horde and sadly your escape spells were on cooldown... Rest in pieces.

    It has a high difficulty at certain points due to limited space, and that is an added problem, because if you're not skilled enough you'll repeat the same spells as I said above.

    Multiplayer is more fun, but only if you coordinate with your team, if not it's a total disaster, as happened in most of my games :(

    Within the genre it's a good game and I'm glad I could try it on PS4, but so far no MOBA can compare itself to League of Legends or DOTA, as I said, it's entertaining and worthy giving a try if you have PS+. .. It's free, what else can you ask for? :)

    See you ppl!
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  5. Sep 15, 2019
    5
    the gameplay is okay and can be fun with a friend, though I would recommend sticking to Diablo 3 in you're interested in this kind of game.
  6. Nov 15, 2015
    4
    Das Spiel war ein PS+ Spiel und somit kostenlos, das ist auch einer der positiven Aspekte an dem Spiel.
    Singel-Player ist eher langweilig und
    Das Spiel war ein PS+ Spiel und somit kostenlos, das ist auch einer der positiven Aspekte an dem Spiel.
    Singel-Player ist eher langweilig und nach kurzer Zeit frustrierend.
    Multiplayer ist anfangs, nach dem langatmigen Intro, recht lustig und unterhaltsam, wird allerdings ebenfalls nach einiger Zeit nervig und frustrierend.

    The game was a PSn game and thus free, which is also one of the positive aspects of the game.
    Singel player is rather boring and frustrating after a short time.
    Multiplayer is initially, after the lengthy intro, quite funny and entertaining, but is annoying and frustrating also after some time.
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  7. Nov 15, 2015
    0
    Sony, what possessed you to give us this garbage for free this month? Awful isometric 90's style PC game. I cant even play it for even one go.Sony, what possessed you to give us this garbage for free this month? Awful isometric 90's style PC game. I cant even play it for even one go. The trailer alone put me off.

    If I had a physical copy I would smash it. But I don't, and even for free on ps+ I feel I need a refund because you may has well given us a digital picture of a dog turd this month!

    Epic fail of a game.
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