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Play a wizard combining elemental spells to battle an evil sorcerer, alone or with up to three friends, in a comic fantasy adventure.
Released 25 Jan 2011
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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.
Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios · Published by Paradox Interactive









You play a wizard from a sacred order trying to stop an evil sorcerer and his creatures from throwing a Norse-inspired fantasy world into turmoil. The adventure treats its fantasy setting with satire and comedy.
Combat centers on combining elements to create different spells for attacking enemies and dealing with obstacles. You can experiment with combinations and use them in fast-moving fights, where spells can also affect allies.
Play the campaign alone or in co-op for up to four players. The game includes 13 campaign levels, plus an unlockable challenge mode with waves of enemies; challenges, items, and additional Magicks can also be unlocked.
Players who praise Magicka often highlight its elemental spell-combination system and the surprising, chaotic situations it creates, especially in co-op where players can accidentally hurt or hinder one another. Reviews also describe the comedy and story as enjoyable, and some recall fond memories of playing together. These positive impressions frequently appear alongside complaints about crashes and multiplayer instability.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 88 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | Magicka supports single-player and co-op play for up to 4 players. The campaign can be played with friends, and the store text states up to four-player co-op in all game modes. Reviews also describe Versus/PvP and Challenge/Survival-style modes, with both local and online play mentioned. Friendly fire is a core multiplayer trait. Multiplayer stability issues are frequently reported, and community fixes are commonly recommended. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Reviews repeatedly mention unofficial fixes such as MagickaFix, version rollbacks, and community patches to reduce crashes and improve multiplayer stability. One review also claims a mod may be needed for joining DLC stories. Reviews mention custom challenges and modded adventures, but official mod support is not stated. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 24 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 74/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |