Magicka, A New RPG For The XBLA and PC

DoctorFinger · 10-05-2009, 02:09 PM

What you see above is the debut trailer for Magicka, a new RPG from Swedish developer Arrowhead Games. Slated to hit Xbox Live Arcade and other digital distribution platforms some time in 2010, the game seems to approach the usual fantasy RPG tropes with a little bit of humor. It also features 4 person co-op play across all game modes, some nifty spell effects and what the developers describe as an "Innovative spellcasting system."

MelbaToast · 10-05-2009, 02:19 PM

Looks pretty interesting, the tongue in cheek manner they're approaching it definitely gets my interest. Plus, 4 person co-op is never a bad thing.

Spigot · 10-05-2009, 02:25 PM

Hell, given that we're limited to Castle Crashers, Arkadian Heroes and the two Penny Arcade games when it comes to RPGs on XBLA, anything new would be nice. Plus funny is always welcome in RPGs.

Sandman · 10-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Am I the only one that is tired of an innovative spell casting system? Just let me cast spells and let the stats determine if it hits. I'd rather have an innovative spell creation system.

Spigot · 10-05-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman

Am I the only one that is tired of an innovative spell casting system? Just let me cast spells and let the stats determine if it hits. I'd rather have an innovative spell creation system.

We'll see how innovative it is. Maybe they just mean the names of the spells are innovative

It's a shame that the industry as a whole is so enamoured with supposed innovation. Not to say that doing something new and unexpected is bad but a lot of the time we're so busy chasing the next new game tweak or funky mechanic that we can't stand still and appreciate the fundamentals. That wouldn't be a problem except when games which don't need to innovate are criticised for sticking to an older formula, which is infuriating when that older formula is perfectly fine.

Ghostbear · 10-05-2009, 02:48 PM

Sold. Looks like super happy fun time.

Panthera · 10-05-2009, 02:58 PM

The spell system makes me think of Crystal Chronicles.

Mike Kelehan · 10-05-2009, 03:10 PM

Looks like fun. I've always wanted a good Diablo clone on XBLA, and Arkadian Warriors was not it.

Gerbs · 10-05-2009, 03:31 PM

Looks fun. I'm in.

Kelegacy · 10-05-2009, 05:02 PM

I despise most "RPGs" that follow the Diablo formula (just because it's medieval doesn't mean it's an RPG!) but this looks awesome. I'm up for buying this if it turns out good...and we can get some guys together to play. I really don't multi-play much as I don't buy many games at launch--$60 is too high for most games for me, but for affordable (if it winds up being so) arcade games, I'm sold.

Chris_D · 10-05-2009, 05:10 PM

I'm opening to checking this out.

SilentScreams · 10-05-2009, 05:28 PM

Looks interesting. I'll wait on reviews though, because Castle Crashers looked interesting and well...you know.

KamaItachi · 10-05-2009, 05:29 PM

They had me at "Immerse yourself in a generic fantasy world".

Hawkzombie · 10-05-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KamaItachi

They had me at "Immerse yourself in a generic fantasy world".

Same here. I had to back up and read it again to be sure I saw it right.

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Originally Posted by SilentScreams

Looks interesting. I'll wait on reviews though, because Castle Crashers looked interesting and well...you know.

I liked Castle Crashers

KamaItachi · 10-05-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentScreams

Looks interesting. I'll wait on reviews though, because Castle Crashers looked interesting and well...you know.

Castle Crashers was actually a good game provided you only ever played it local co-op and never got your saves corrupted.

SilentScreams · 10-05-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KamaItachi

Castle Crashers was actually a good game provided you only ever played it local co-op and never got your saves corrupted.

Yeah, unfortunately it dropped at a time when me and most of my friends were all over the country due to university and work. We're mostly back in Huddersfield now though, so maybe it'd be worth getting together and giving it another shot.

MagGnome · 10-05-2009, 09:47 PM

That looks pretty interesting! I'm surprised it's coming to XBLA, as it looks like the kind of game that usually sees a digital-only release on the PC.

I'm definitely going to keep an eye on this one, and I might even end up picking up the XBLA version over the PC one if enough of my favorite COGers pick it up on that platform.

Digital Outlaw · 10-06-2009, 07:10 AM

Sold!!!!!!

Ravenlock · 10-15-2009, 06:19 AM

I was actually turned off by the "Immerse Yourself in a Generic Fantasy World" line. Struck me a little too much as showing off your weaknesses. As many people said about Matt Hazard, being funny about the things that suck in your game doesn't make them not suck.

That said, the gameplay here actually looks like some really fun co-op. I was instantly reminded by the graphics and the action style of Nox, for anyone who remembers that game. I was a big fan of Nox, so that's a good thing in my book.

MagGnome · 10-15-2009, 08:00 AM

Nox was a fun game back in the day. A buddy of mine had it, and I always enjoyed playing it at his house.

10-05-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
DoctorFinger Senior News Editor Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 7,407 Blog Entries: 10	Magicka, A New RPG For The XBLA and PC What you see above is the debut trailer for Magicka, a new RPG from Swedish developer Arrowhead Games. Slated to hit Xbox Live Arcade and other digital distribution platforms some time in 2010, the game seems to approach the usual fantasy RPG tropes with a little bit of humor. It also features 4 person co-op play across all game modes, some nifty spell effects and what the developers describe as an "Innovative spellcasting system."

10-05-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
Spigot Turn Me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Acton, Ontario Posts: 8,949 Blog Entries: 111	Hell, given that we're limited to Castle Crashers, Arkadian Heroes and the two Penny Arcade games when it comes to RPGs on XBLA, anything new would be nice. Plus funny is always welcome in RPGs. __________________ Like obscure games? Check out Turning The Spigot every Sunday for hidden gems!

10-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
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10-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#6
Ghostbear Monocle Smile Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sector 2814 Posts: 2,308 Blog Entries: 2	Sold. Looks like super happy fun time. __________________ " I don't have feelings, I am a science automaton" -NotJeff Listen to the FUDcast and The Comics Archive!

10-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#9
Gerbs One Clip, One Kill Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 1,407 Blog Entries: 1	Looks fun. I'm in. __________________ Gamertag: The Gerbs

10-05-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
MelbaToast Heartwarming Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 244	Looks pretty interesting, the tongue in cheek manner they're approaching it definitely gets my interest. Plus, 4 person co-op is never a bad thing.

10-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#7
Panthera Colonist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 2,433	The spell system makes me think of Crystal Chronicles.

10-05-2009, 03:10 PM	#8
Mike Kelehan Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA Posts: 3,339	Looks like fun. I've always wanted a good Diablo clone on XBLA, and Arkadian Warriors was not it.

10-05-2009, 05:02 PM	#10
Kelegacy Adventure Time! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 6,811	I despise most "RPGs" that follow the Diablo formula (just because it's medieval doesn't mean it's an RPG!) but this looks awesome. I'm up for buying this if it turns out good...and we can get some guys together to play. I really don't multi-play much as I don't buy many games at launch--$60 is too high for most games for me, but for affordable (if it winds up being so) arcade games, I'm sold.

10-05-2009, 05:10 PM	#11
Chris_D Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 3,050 Blog Entries: 57	I'm opening to checking this out. __________________ The Pulse of the Japanese Gamer \| Twitter \| YouTube \| XBL: Mr GT Chris \| PSN: Mr_GT_Chris \| My Backlog

10-05-2009, 05:28 PM	#12
SilentScreams Civ V will end me. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,576	Looks interesting. I'll wait on reviews though, because Castle Crashers looked interesting and well...you know. __________________ "If you really believe that death leads to eternal bliss, then why are you wearing a seatbelt?"

10-05-2009, 05:29 PM	#13
KamaItachi F. Sidebottom 1984-2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Timperley Posts: 2,236 Blog Entries: 4	They had me at "Immerse yourself in a generic fantasy world". __________________ Live Id: Lambert is Dead

10-05-2009, 09:47 PM	#17
MagGnome Gnome King Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 15,666 Blog Entries: 6	That looks pretty interesting! I'm surprised it's coming to XBLA, as it looks like the kind of game that usually sees a digital-only release on the PC. I'm definitely going to keep an eye on this one, and I might even end up picking up the XBLA version over the PC one if enough of my favorite COGers pick it up on that platform. __________________ Other Gnomes gain +1/+1 and have forumwalk. Steam: MagGnome

10-06-2009, 07:10 AM	#18
Digital Outlaw Official Lurker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 192	Sold!!!!!!

10-15-2009, 06:19 AM	#19
Ravenlock Thx for the scarf, Sadie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,739	I was actually turned off by the "Immerse Yourself in a Generic Fantasy World" line. Struck me a little too much as showing off your weaknesses. As many people said about Matt Hazard, being funny about the things that suck in your game doesn't make them not suck. That said, the gameplay here actually looks like some really fun co-op. I was instantly reminded by the graphics and the action style of Nox, for anyone who remembers that game. I was a big fan of Nox, so that's a good thing in my book. __________________ Steam ID: Ravenlock XBL / GFWL Gamertag: Ravenlock80 Wii System Code: 3019 1654 2730 1955 <Whore> Listen to me rant on the Immortal Machines PC Gaming Podcast! </Whore>

10-15-2009, 08:00 AM	#20
MagGnome Gnome King Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 15,666 Blog Entries: 6	Nox was a fun game back in the day. A buddy of mine had it, and I always enjoyed playing it at his house. __________________ Other Gnomes gain +1/+1 and have forumwalk. Steam: MagGnome

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