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.
| Magnetic: The Game of Games | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Mulawa Dreaming |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 2003 |
Development
editThe 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
editPlayers 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]
Critical reception
editMr. 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
edit- ^ a b "Magnetic: Game of Games: PIB PC Game Review". 2007-05-13. Archived from the original on 2007-05-13. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Magnetic revisited". www.mulawa.net. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Magnetic - the game of games". 1 April 2003. Archived from the original on 1 April 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. Archived from the original on 23 August 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. Archived from the original on 23 August 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. Archived from the original on 23 August 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Magnetic - the game of games". 25 June 2003. Archived from the original on 25 June 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Magnetic - the game of games". 14 April 2003. Archived from the original on 14 April 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Adventure Gamers : Magnetic". 2007-06-02. Archived from the original on 2007-06-02. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Magnetic: The Game of Games Review by Quandary". 2007-06-01. Archived from the original on 2007-06-01. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Quandary Reviews - Magnetic: The Game of Games". 2003-04-23. Archived from the original on 2003-04-23. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Magnetic Review - Mr. Bill's Adventureland". 2007-05-17. Archived from the original on 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Magnetic Review - GamersHell.com". 2005-11-12. Archived from the original on 2005-11-12. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Magnetic review". 2007-12-21. Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Four Fat Chicks -- Magnetic Review". www.tap-repeatedly.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Review - Just Adventure +". 2007-05-04. Archived from the original on 2007-05-04. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ Rushes. "Magnetic Revisited review". www.gameboomers.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.