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Magicka – reviews and rating

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Magicka has a rating of 75% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on January 25, 2011 for PC and Android. Metacritic score is 74, players on RAWG rate the game 77%.

Updated Feb 1, 2011

What critics praise

„The last time I had this much stupid fun blowing things up in a video game was years ago with Painkiller.“

7,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jan 25, 2011
Platforms: PCAndroid
Genres: ActionRPG
Developer: Arrowhead Game Studios
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Average playtime: 5 h
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

Steam Google Play

FAQ

What is the rating of Magicka?

Magicka has a rating of 75% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Magicka released?

Magicka was released on January 25, 2011.

What platforms is Magicka available on?

Magicka is available for PC and Android.

How long does it take to beat Magicka?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Magicka.

Is Magicka worth playing?

Mostly yes. Magicka has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Magicka?

Games similar to Magicka are for example Crusader Kings II, Warlock: Master of the Arcane, Helldivers, Cities: Skylines and Pillars of Eternity.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#412 of 661 games released in 2011 better than 38 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 75%
Foreign critics10 reviews 68%
MetacriticMetascore 74%
Players (RAWG)633 votes 77%

Local critics rate the game higher by 7 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 18 %
Recommended 58 %
Meh 18 %
Skip 6 %

633 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,5/10

Game Informer Feb 1, 2011

The last time I had this much stupid fun blowing things up in a video game was years ago with Painkiller. My time with Magicka was cut short before I'd had my fill of its flexible combat system, though, and not because of any impending deadline.

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