Magicka
Sign in to saveMagicka is an action-adventure game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It was released via Steam for Microsoft Windows on January 25, 2011.
Game data
Metacritic 74- Released
- 2011-01-25
- User rating
- 3.79 / 5
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Platforms
- PC, Android
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Game details · IGDB
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good. Players will be able to combine elements to cast spells, wreaking havoc and devastation on the minions of darkness. They will also be able to team up with friends and fight their way through the campaign, or test their skills in the magickal arts through other challenging modes.
- Released
- 2011
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie
- Platforms
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Engine
- Microsoft XNA
- Developer
- Arrowhead Game Studios
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
Key facts
- Video game.title
- Magicka
- Video game.image
- Magicka box.jpg
- Video game.developer
- Arrowhead Game Studios
- Video game.publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Video game.engine
- Microsoft XNA
- Video game.platforms
- Windows
- Video game.genre
- Action-adventure
- Video game.modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.magickagame.com
Show 3 more facts
- publication date
- 2011-01-25
- software version identifier
- 1.4.13.1
- review score
- 79/100
Sources (10)
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Gameplay
- Spells and elements
- Magicks
- Items
- Development
- Plot
- Setting
- Main story
- Release
- Spinoffs
- Reception
- Sales
- Sequel
- References
- External links
Magicka is an action-adventure game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It was released via Steam for Microsoft Windows on January 25, 2011.
Magicka is based on Norse mythology. Up to four mages of a sacred order travel to fight against an evil sorcerer and his creations. The game world is based loosely on Norse mythology, drawing inspiration from other fantasy games like Warhammer and Diablo. In expansions, the game also focuses on the Vietnam War.