Software:Magnetic (2003 video game)

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Magnetic: The Game of Games
Developer(s)Mulawa Dreaming
Platform(s)Windows
Release2003

Magnetic: The Game of Games is a 2003 video game developed by Australian studio Mulawa Dreaming. It was the second game by the studio after Xiama. The game had a players only forum on its web site.[1] Magnetic Revisited was a redesigned and rewritten version released in 2010.[2] The game would be followed by Magicama, and Cooroora.

Development

The game was conceived in September 2000.[3] According to design documents which refer to relevant people by first name only, Michael was brought in to playtest the game,[4] Ursula was Concept Tester; she played Magnetic as it developed and wrote to her friend June about her experiences, thereby offering the developer live feedback,[5] Penny served as Chief Test Pilot,[6] and Jake served as the artist; he interpreted the developer's prototype designs.[7] It was expected to ship at the end of April 2003.[8]

Plot and gameplay

Players wander around a deserted island by navigating through a series of photos, encountering 16 games to play.

The six save slots are visualised by the player choosing one of six companions to accompany them.[9]

The game comes on one CD.[10][11]

Critical reception

Mr. Bill's Adventureland found the developing narrative throughout the game to be a nice touch.[12] Adventure Gamers felt that the title was impressive for the type of game it was going for.[9] PibWeb noted the company's proficiency had improved since Xiama.[1] GamersHell felt the game was a "find" for those who didn't care about 3D graphics or professionally recorded soundtracks.[13] GameBoomers thought the game stood well against other puzzle games like Pandora and Jewels.[14] Tap Repeatedly felt the game was not very good entertainment.[15] Just Adventure described the title as a worthy successor to Xiama.[16]

GameBoomers praised Magnetic Revisited due to its variation, entertainment, replayability, and addictive nature.[17]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Magnetic: Game of Games: PIB PC Game Review". 2007-05-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20070513010819/http://www.pibweb.com:80/Review/magnetic.html. 
  2. ↑ "Magnetic revisited" (in en). http://www.mulawa.net/magnetic/index.html. 
  3. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 1 April 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030401185340/http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/index.html. 
  4. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030823095854/http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/feb03.html. 
  5. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030823095845/http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/jan03.html. 
  6. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030823095457/http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/nov02.html. 
  7. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 25 June 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030625183759/http://www.mulawa.net:80/magnetic/sep02.html. 
  8. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 14 April 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030414141758/http://www.mulawa.net:80/magnetic/news.html. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Adventure Gamers : Magnetic". 2007-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20070602045058/http://www.adventuregamers.com:80/display.php?id=276. 
  10. ↑ "Magnetic: The Game of Games Review by Quandary". 2007-06-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20070601065652/http://www.quandaryland.com:80/jsp/dispArticle.jsp?index=547. 
  11. ↑ "Quandary Reviews - Magnetic: The Game of Games". 2003-04-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20030423182008/http://www.quandaryland.com:80/2003/Magnetic.htm. 
  12. ↑ "Magnetic Review - Mr. Bill's Adventureland". 2007-05-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20070517085244/http://www.mrbillsadventureland.com:80/reviews/m-n/magneticR/magneticR.htm. 
  13. ↑ "Magnetic Review - GamersHell.com". 2005-11-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20051112135649/http://gamershell.com:80/pc/magnetic/review.html. 
  14. ↑ "Magnetic review". 2007-12-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20071221073028/http://www.gameboomers.com/reviews/Mm/Magneticbygatorlaw.htm. 
  15. ↑ "Four Fat Chicks -- Magnetic Review". http://www.tap-repeatedly.com/Reviews/Magnetic/Magnetic.shtml. 
  16. ↑ "Review - Just Adventure +". 2007-05-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20070504190054/http://www.justadventure.com:80/reviews/Magnetic/Magnetic.shtm. 
  17. ↑ Rushes. "Magnetic Revisited review". http://www.gameboomers.com/reviews/Mm/MagneticRbyRushes/MagneticRevisitedbyRushes.htm. 

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