Software:Magic Orbz

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Magic Orbz
Magic Ball.png
Developer(s)Creat Studios
HeroCraft
Publisher(s)Creat Studios & TikGames
HeroCraft
EngineHavok, CreatEngine
Platform(s)PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), iOS
ReleasePSN
January 15, 2009
iOS
November 27, 2012
Genre(s)Breakout clone
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer

Magic Orbz (previously named Magic Ball[1]) is a game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. It is based on the PC game, Magic Ball 3. The game was released in January 2009 and was followed by a few additional downloadable content packs. An iOS port was developed and published by HeroCraft in November 2012.

Gameplay

Magic Orbz is a 3D Breakout style game with a stylised game design and physics simulation. The game's visual appearance follows two themes, Pirates and Knights. As in many similar games in this genre, random power-ups fall from pieces of the level that are broken up by the ball.

The initial release of the game contains 48 normal levels + 2 bonus levels, providing 13 trophies. The "Wicked Witches" expansion includes an additional 24 Witch themed levels, 1 bonus level and 5 more trophies. The "Winter Pack" was released in January 2010 features 25 new levels.[1] One more Level pack is listed as "Coming Soon" in the in-game menu.

Magic Orbz features single player, competitive multiplayer and co-operative multiplayer modes. Multiplayer has both local and online gameplays available.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(iOS) 76/100[2]
(PS3) 66/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid(PS3) 8/10[4]
GameSpot(PS3) 6/10[6]
Gamezebo(iOS) 70/100[7]
IGN(PS3) 7.5/10[8]
Jeuxvideo.com(PS3) 15/20[9]
OPM (UK)(PS3) 5/10[11]
Pocket Gamer(iOS) 3/5 stars[12]
VideoGamer.com(PS3) 7/10[13]

The PlayStation 3 version received "average" reviews, while the iOS version received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hyman, Scott (January 11, 2010). "Coming to PSN this Week: Magic Orbz Winter Pack". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.playstation.com/2010/01/11/coming-to-psn-this-week-magic-orbz-winter-pack/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Magic Orbz critic reviews (iOS)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/magic-orbz/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Magic Orbz critic reviews (PS3)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/magic-orbz/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  4. ↑ Sterling, James Stephanie (January 28, 2009). "Destructoid review: Magic Ball". Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-magic-ball/. 
  5. ↑ Lassinat-Foubert, Loup (February 11, 2009). "Test : Magic Ball PSN casse la vieille brique" (in fr). TF1 Group. https://www.gamekult.com/jeux/magic-ball-85854/test.html. 
  6. ↑ Dyer, Mitch (January 27, 2009). "Magic Ball Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/magic-ball-review/1900-6203700/. 
  7. ↑ Oxford, David (December 5, 2012). "Magic Orbz Review (iOS)". https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/magic-orbz-review/. 
  8. ↑ Miller, Greg (January 16, 2009). "Magic Ball Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/01/16/magic-ball-review. 
  9. ↑ CptObvious (February 17, 2009). "Test: Magic Ball" (in fr). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00010402-magic-ball-test.htm. 
  10. ↑ Hayward, Andrew (December 7, 2012). "Magic Orbz Review". MacLife (Future US). http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/magic_orbz_review. Retrieved December 20, 2023. 
  11. ↑ "Magic Ball". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc): 103. March 2009. 
  12. ↑ Bradley, Lee (December 17, 2012). "Magic Orbz". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/magic-orbz/magic-orbz-review/. 
  13. ↑ Orry, Tom (February 4, 2009). "Magic Ball Review". Resero Network. https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/magic-ball-review/. 

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