Magicka 2Developers |
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Autodesk Stingray Engine[1] |
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Windows | May 26, 2015 |
macOS (OS X) | November 10, 2015[2] |
Linux | November 10, 2015[2] |
Product description. Magicka 2 is an action-adventure game for PC, developed by Pieces Interactive and published by Paradox Interactive. The title is the sequel to Magicka released in 2011. The game puts the player in the shoes of a party of wizards, whose task is to save a child, prophesized to lead humankind towards a better future.
Magicka 2 offers players a story-driven campaign mode set in a lush fantasy world influenced heavily by Nordic folklore. New to the franchise are 'Artifacts,' which act as different switches and options for players to customize and change the gameplay experience, adding more replayability when utilized. NOTICE: Activation key must be used on a valid Steam account, requires internet connection. ABOUT THE GAME The world's most irrevere.
- 2Game data
- 4Input settings
- 5Audio settings
- 6Network
- 7Other information
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Magicka |
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Magicka | 2011 |
Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet | 2013 |
Magicka: Wizard Wars | 2015 |
Magicka 2 | 2015 |
If you are a Mac OS or Linux user we are happy to say that you can now take Magicka 2 for a spin on your OS of choice! Simply run the app 'Magicka 2 Spell Balance Beta' from your Steam Library using your preferred OS and it will install accordingly. 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.
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability[edit]
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Deluxe Edition also available |
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Gamesplanet | Deluxe Edition also available. |
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Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition also available. |
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Humble Store | Deluxe Edition also available. |
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Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |
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- All versions require SteamDRM.
Game data[edit]
Configuration file(s) location[edit]
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%ParadoxInteractiveMagicka2 |
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macOS (OS X) |
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Linux | ~/.bitsquid/Magicka2/ |
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- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location[edit]
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%ParadoxInteractiveMagicka2 |
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macOS (OS X) |
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Linux | ~/.bitsquid/Magicka2/ |
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Magicka 2 For Macbook Pro
Save game cloud syncing[edit]
Video settings[edit]
In-game graphics settings.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution |
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Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 16:9.[3] |
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Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed 16:9.[4] |
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4K Ultra HD |
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Field of view (FOV) |
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Windowed |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA (Low, Normal & High). |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Single buffered. |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
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Input settings[edit]
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping |
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Mouse acceleration |
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Mouse sensitivity |
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Mouse input in menus |
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Mouse Y-axis inversion |
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Controller |
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Controller support | XInput and Steam Controller only. |
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Full controller support |
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Controller remapping | See Controller remapping. |
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Controller sensitivity |
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Controller Y-axis inversion |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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Xbox button prompts |
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Impulse Trigger vibration |
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DualShock 4 controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information |
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Controller hotplugging |
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Haptic feedback |
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Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
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Steam Input |
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Steam Input API support |
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Official controller preset(s) |
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Steam Controller button prompts |
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Controller remapping[edit]
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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- Go to
%APPDATA%ParadoxInteractiveMagicka2 . - Open
user_settings.config with a text editor. - Find the
pad360 section and change the buttons to your liking. Full list of buttons.
Notes - Changes in the button mapping won't reflect in the tutorial or ingame HUD.
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Audio settings[edit]
In-game Audio settings.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Polish |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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Network[edit]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op Teamkilling is allowed |
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LAN play |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op Teamkilling is allowed |
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Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking |
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Peer-to-peer |
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Dedicated |
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Self-hosting |
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Direct IP |
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Other information[edit]
Magicka 2 For Mac Iso
API[edit]
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
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Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
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macOS (OS X) |
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Linux |
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Middleware[edit]
System requirements[edit]
Windows |
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Minimum | Recommended |
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Operating system (OS) | 7, 8 |
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Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium G3220 AMD A4-4000 | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD A8-3850 |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | 7 GB |
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Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 550 ATI Radeon HD 5850 | Nvidia GeForce 640 ATI Radeon HD 6670 |
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References
- ↑Game Engine? | Paradox Interactive Forums
- ↑ 2.02.1SteamOS/Linux/Mac OS? :: Magicka 2 General Discussions
- ↑Surround/Eyefinity Support | Paradox Interactive Forums
- ↑Any plans for 21:9 support? :: Magicka 2 General Discussions
Magicka 2 For Mac Catalina
From Pieces Interactive comes the second instalment in the Magicka series, aptly titled Magicka 2. The second game in the series, it can be played on the PS4 or Mac, Windows or Linux operating systems.
The Low Down
Carrying on from its predecessor, the game’s events begin after the player leaves the ruins of Alderheim to witness a Midgård that has almost been wiped entirely clean of wizards after the Wizard Wars. Any who remain are either mad or just rather unfriendly! To save your world, you’ll have to team up with several other wizards and your guide Vlad to rid the realm of evil once more. So begins your spell casting adventure, as you journey through all kinds of environments and terrain, banishing creatures and fighting monsters while restoring balance to Midgård. Given that this game is a sequel, there are obviously a few changes to how it is played.
The Positives
Lets start with what I liked. Most noticeably, the mechanics and animations of the spell and magic casting are a lot less clunky and much faster, allowing for smoother game play. The controller casting system, which is the main function, allowing you to control and cast your spells has also been improved and redesigned to great effect. In general the whole game is a lot smoother to play than the first, while still retaining all the features and characters that made it great to begin with.
The Negatives
This brings us to some of the changes that are not so impressive. In my opinion the game has been significantly downscaled and decreased in many aspects compared to the first. There are less magicks, less enemies, less levels, items and downloadable content to enjoy. You also can’t spam (repeatedly use) magick spells anymore to breeze your way through the story (even if you remember the command, there’s still a 3 second limit between casting spells. Boo)! While the game still has a relatively high level of difficulty, all these decreased or missing features really hamper its replay value.
The Bottom Line
With all of the above said, you’ll notice little of these changes if this is your introduction into the franchise. All the new positive changes will be taken for granted and to be honest, the negative ones aren’t impactful enough for it to be a deal breaker. Luckily, the game still retains its magic (pardon the pun) from the last instalment. The soundtrack is compelling and well suited to the game you’re playing, the graphics are quite impressive and the variation in different environments and settings you find yourself in really keeps the game compelling. This, combined with the huge variety in items and spells, makes Magicka 2 a game that is loaded with excitement, fun mechanics and great storytelling. If fantasy or magic based games are up your street, this is definitely one to get in to.
Magicka 2 Mac
Pros
- Great variation in spells and items
- Characters and story is compelling
- Graphics, soundtrack and animations all work in unison to provide smoother gameplay
Cons
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- Some of the more limiting changes may put off fans of the first game
- The scaling down of the game as a whole is a real shame
7/10