Software:Magnetic (video game)
| Magnetic: The Game of Games | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Mulawa Dreaming |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 2003 |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Magnetic: Game of Games: PIB PC Game Review". 2007-05-13. http://www.pibweb.com:80/Review/magnetic.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic revisited" (in en). http://www.mulawa.net/magnetic/index.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 1 April 2003. http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/index.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/feb03.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/jan03.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. http://mulawa.net:80/magnetic/nov02.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 25 June 2003. http://www.mulawa.net:80/magnetic/sep02.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 14 April 2003. http://www.mulawa.net:80/magnetic/news.html.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Adventure Gamers : Magnetic". 2007-06-02. http://www.adventuregamers.com:80/display.php?id=276.
- ↑ "Magnetic: The Game of Games Review by Quandary". 2007-06-01. http://www.quandaryland.com:80/jsp/dispArticle.jsp?index=547.
- ↑ "Quandary Reviews - Magnetic: The Game of Games". 2003-04-23. http://www.quandaryland.com:80/2003/Magnetic.htm.
- ↑ "Magnetic Review - Mr. Bill's Adventureland". 2007-05-17. http://www.mrbillsadventureland.com:80/reviews/m-n/magneticR/magneticR.htm.
- ↑ "Magnetic Review - GamersHell.com". 2005-11-12. http://gamershell.com:80/pc/magnetic/review.html.
- ↑ "Magnetic review". 2007-12-21. http://www.gameboomers.com/reviews/Mm/Magneticbygatorlaw.htm.
- ↑ "Four Fat Chicks -- Magnetic Review". http://www.tap-repeatedly.com/Reviews/Magnetic/Magnetic.shtml.
- ↑ "Review - Just Adventure +". 2007-05-04. http://www.justadventure.com:80/reviews/Magnetic/Magnetic.shtm.
- ↑ Rushes. "Magnetic Revisited review". http://www.gameboomers.com/reviews/Mm/MagneticRbyRushes/MagneticRevisitedbyRushes.htm.
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