Magicka 2
By David Chapman,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Bring along some friends for spell-slinging fun.
Add rating
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this game.
Where to Play
Videos and Photos
Magicka 2
Community Reviews
There aren't any parent reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
What’s It About?
MAGICKA 2 is the sequel to the popular action role-playing game. Up to four mages use their control of the elements to rescue a child of prophecy and fight back against the forces of evil. Combining eight key elements in a variety of ways, players can create a host of unique effects. Teaming up with friends can turn the tide of battle. Just be sure not to get hit by a stray lightning bolt or fireball in the process.
Is It Any Good?
Magicka 2 is a ridiculously fun, over-the-top action role-playing game that challenges players to mix and match elements to create everything from ice shields to laser beams to fireballs. Spell-slinging is complicated at first: You initially select a combination of elements to try and then choose how and where to cast the spell (either at an enemy, an ally, or an area, on a weapon, or even on yourself). Hot keys help to keep a few of your favorite power spells handy, but to get the most out of your spell book, you'll need to invest a little extra time and effort in practice.
Magicka 2 is a game that's best shared with friends. Playing solo is entertaining enough, but it can be a chore to go through the campaign solo, as you're generally overwhelmed by the sheer number of foes. Playing with friends helps even those odds, but thanks to friendly fire you might end up getting defeated by a stray shot from an ally as often as you get speared by a goblin. That being said, some of the fun in the multiplayer matches can come from "accidentally" zapping a buddy from time to time. Either way, though, Magicka 2 is a blast to play and is not to be missed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the value of teamwork. How does working with others and communicating help to overcome obstacles and achieve goals better than working alone?
Talk about the science behind the magic. How do different elements work together as well as cancel each other out -- for example, electricity traveling through water or water extinguishing fire?
Game Details
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 , Windows
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning : hypothesis-testing, problem solving, strategy, Creativity : combining knowledge
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Release date: May 26, 2015
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Adventures , Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- ESRB rating: T for Blood and Gore, Violence
- Last updated: October 12, 2021
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
Where to Play
Our Editors Recommend
Role-Playing Games (RPGs) for Kids
Games That Promote Teamwork
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate