Set as a prequel to the original PC game, the story follows four wizards from Castle Aldrheim on a mission from their teacher, Vlad. It retains the series' hallmark "semi-appropriate" humor, satirical writing, and numerous pop-culture references. Review: Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet (iPad)
: Gameplay resembles titles like Castle Crashers or Battleheart , where wizards move from left to right, fending off waves of enemies and giant bosses.
The game adapts the series' complex spellcasting to a simpler, touch-focused format while shifting the perspective from 3D top-down to 2D side-scrolling.
: Players combine seven core elements—Earth, Fire, Cold, Life, Lightning, Water, and Shield—to cast spells. Up to four elements can be queued at once to create unique effects, such as combining Cold and Life for an ice beam or Shield and Earth for ground mines.
is a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure spin-off of the popular Magicka franchise. Developed by Ludosity and published by Paradox Interactive , it was originally released in March 2013 for iOS and Android tablets, with a PC version following later that year. Gameplay and Mechanics
: Completing stages earns "crowns" (currency) used to purchase new robes, staffs, and familiars that provide various buffs and downsides. Story and Tone
: The game supports four-player cross-platform co-op. Notably, "friendly damage" is permanently enabled, often leading to chaotic and humorous accidental team-kills.