On February 19 2011 06:01 Shockk wrote: Magicka has managed to gather quite a number of mixed / negative reviews due to the game being released in such an unfinished state.
74% from professional reviewers. A lot more from fans with 87%, but then again a disappointed customer will probably just delete and forget about it than write a negative review about a 10$ game.
When I was working at a hotell, we were told that if a customer has a bad experience, then that person will probably tell everyone he knows about it. If the person had a good experience, he might mention it if it comes up in a conversation. And if the customer had a great experience, he might share it with his closest friends.
And when I think about it, it kinda rings a bell, I'm more keen on expressing a negative opinion over a positive opinion, in most cases.
Your anecdote/post didn't really make sense to me. It's common knowledge that negative impressions last longer and people will rather spread those than good ones. What I was talking about, though, was Magicka receiving many positive reviews from customers despite the game being a buggy mess until not too long ago. So people basically did the opposite of what you described.
Gamers, especially fans, are probably just willing to take a bit more before becoming upset, and for 10$ only few will make the effort to complain (compared to e.g. a 50$ hotel stay).
What I was saying was that a vast majority seem to have enjoyed the game so much, that even with the bugs, the game is so good that they want to tell people about it.
True what you said about gamers, atleast when it comes to fans. But what fanbase did Magicka carry over? =)
Magicka Update Released Product Update - Valve Updates to Magicka have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted.
A little treat has been added to the game. You can now play as the Mea Culpa wizard, wielding a powerful The bug staff and the less powerful Broken Sword. A new magick in the same theme has also been added...the unholy Crash to Desktop.
GDC – SAN FRANCISCO – March 1, 2011—The wizards of Arrowhead Studios have whipped up something special for all the Magicka fans out there, today revealing the first expansion for the definitive “blow-up-your-friend” simulator that has taken the fantasy world by meteor storm. Magicka: Vietnam (yes, you read that right) will soon be available on all major digital distribution channels.
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if wizards were allowed to roam the jungles of war-torn Vietnam, attempting to bring peace and stability to the region by casting spells on all opponents? Wait, you haven’t ever wondered that? Ever? Okay, so we’re probably the only ones who have but in our defense: here’s your chance to stop being so closed-minded. Magicka: Vietnam delivers over-the-top action as players take on the role of four meek and physically inept wizards as they try to do what so many 80’s action stars have done in the past: blow stuff up.
View the Magicka: Vietnam Announcement Trailer here:
GDC – SAN FRANCISCO – March 1, 2011—The wizards of Arrowhead Studios have whipped up something special for all the Magicka fans out there, today revealing the first expansion for the definitive “blow-up-your-friend” simulator that has taken the fantasy world by meteor storm. Magicka: Vietnam (yes, you read that right) will soon be available on all major digital distribution channels.
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if wizards were allowed to roam the jungles of war-torn Vietnam, attempting to bring peace and stability to the region by casting spells on all opponents? Wait, you haven’t ever wondered that? Ever? Okay, so we’re probably the only ones who have but in our defense: here’s your chance to stop being so closed-minded. Magicka: Vietnam delivers over-the-top action as players take on the role of four meek and physically inept wizards as they try to do what so many 80’s action stars have done in the past: blow stuff up.
GDC – SAN FRANCISCO – March 1, 2011—The wizards of Arrowhead Studios have whipped up something special for all the Magicka fans out there, today revealing the first expansion for the definitive “blow-up-your-friend” simulator that has taken the fantasy world by meteor storm. Magicka: Vietnam (yes, you read that right) will soon be available on all major digital distribution channels.
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if wizards were allowed to roam the jungles of war-torn Vietnam, attempting to bring peace and stability to the region by casting spells on all opponents? Wait, you haven’t ever wondered that? Ever? Okay, so we’re probably the only ones who have but in our defense: here’s your chance to stop being so closed-minded. Magicka: Vietnam delivers over-the-top action as players take on the role of four meek and physically inept wizards as they try to do what so many 80’s action stars have done in the past: blow stuff up.
Read the text on the Battlefield reference image: "starring the yellow wizard as pvt. Kenny "Deadmeat" McCormick" etc. and "you didn't see this one coming, did you?"
right now theres a quick mod to do to the hvindar arena to remove monster spawn, select useable magicks, and have a scoreboard to keep track of how many kills.
arrowhead did announce they plan on officially supporting pvp and are also planning on implementing a couple balance changes after seeing how spells play out in a pvp environment.
right now theres a quick mod to do to the hvindar arena to remove monster spawn, select useable magicks, and have a scoreboard to keep track of how many kills.
arrowhead did announce they plan on officially supporting pvp and are also planning on implementing a couple balance changes after seeing how spells play out in a pvp environment.
I have played this right now and it has completely awesome spell system, very innovative. And very funny references. But thats all. I am fan of more Diablish RPGs, where you level, pick gear +1, +2, +haste rating, trade etc. This doesnt suit my style. :/
On March 13 2011 02:23 27raven wrote: TotalBiscuit is streaming Magicka today (March 12th) from Sweden with the developers as players. It starts 19:00 CET (in 40 minutes).
On March 13 2011 02:23 27raven wrote: TotalBiscuit is streaming Magicka today (March 12th) from Sweden with the developers as players. It starts 19:00 CET (in 40 minutes).
Your anecdote/post didn't really make sense to me. It's common knowledge that negative impressions last longer and people will rather spread those than good ones. What I was talking about, though, was Magicka receiving many positive reviews from customers despite the game being a buggy mess until not too long ago. So people basically did the opposite of what you described.
Gamers, especially fans, are probably just willing to take a bit more before becoming upset, and for 10$ only few will make the effort to complain (compared to e.g. a 50$ hotel stay).
From my experiences Fans tend to be less forgiving towards established franchises, but more forgiving of up and coming franchises.
On March 13 2011 02:23 27raven wrote: TotalBiscuit is streaming Magicka today (March 12th) from Sweden with the developers as players. It starts 19:00 CET (in 40 minutes).
It is finaly started but the stream is totaly unwatchable. Too bad would have loved to have seen a proper runthrough
This was fixed shortly after you posted and has been going on for hours without issue. You can watch the vods on Youtube and they will be released over the course of the week.
Please for your next project turn this into an RTS!
Add in summoning spells to create units, some resource collection and a bit of macro. Then the Wizard is your commander like in Total Annihilation. That would be so awesome.
When PvP is fully implemented, (special modes etc) this will be the next big e-sport.. calling it now. Spent a few hours duelling with my brother last night, soo damn fun,
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