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Magicka 2 – reviews and rating

Magicka 2 has an average rating of 76% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.3/10). The game was released on May 26, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 69, players on RAWG rate the game 72%.

Updated Jun 2, 2015

What critics praise

„Much like its predecessor, Magicka 2 is a flawed game whose faults generally contribute to its charm.“

4/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: May 26, 2015
Platforms: PCPlayStation 4macOSLinux
Genres: AdventureActionRPG
Developer: Pieces Interactive
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Average playtime: 4 h
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

Steam PlayStation Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Magicka 2?

When was Magicka 2 released?

Magicka 2 was released on May 26, 2015.

What platforms is Magicka 2 available on?

Magicka 2 is available for PC, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Magicka 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Magicka 2.

Is Magicka 2 worth playing?

Mostly yes. Magicka 2 has an average rating of 76% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 8 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 3,8
Best rating: 4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating: 7,3/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

1 70

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#475 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 34 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 76%
Foreign critics7 reviews 66%
MetacriticMetascore 69%
Players (RAWG)354 votes 72%

Local critics rate the game higher by 10 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 11 %
Recommended 54 %
Meh 28 %
Skip 7 %

354 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,3/10

Game Informer Jun 2, 2015

Pieces Interactive’s follow up to the original chaotic co-op wizard wunderkind is a worthy sequel.

4/5

HardcoreGamer May 26, 2015

Much like its predecessor, Magicka 2 is a flawed game whose faults generally contribute to its charm. There’s something wonderfully engaging about a game that knows exactly what it is, doesn’t try to be anything more, and succeeds on nearly all fronts. Sure, its actual narrative isn’t that great and its campaign has a couple of major low points; that isn’t what’s important here. As critics, we often...

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