Magnetic (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.

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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]

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  2. ↑ "Magnetic revisited". www.mulawa.net. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  3. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 1 April 2003. Archived from the original on 1 April 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  4. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. Archived from the original on 23 August 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
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  6. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 23 August 2003. Archived from the original on 23 August 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 25 June 2003. Archived from the original on 25 June 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  8. ↑ "Magnetic - the game of games". 14 April 2003. Archived from the original on 14 April 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  9. 1 2 "Adventure Gamers : Magnetic". 2007-06-02. Archived from the original on 2007-06-02. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  10. ↑ "Magnetic: The Game of Games Review by Quandary". 2007-06-01. Archived from the original on 2007-06-01. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  11. ↑ "Quandary Reviews - Magnetic: The Game of Games". 2003-04-23. Archived from the original on 2003-04-23. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  12. ↑ "Magnetic Review - Mr. Bill's Adventureland". 2007-05-17. Archived from the original on 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  13. ↑ "Magnetic Review - GamersHell.com". 2005-11-12. Archived from the original on 2005-11-12. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  14. ↑ "Magnetic review". 2007-12-21. Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  15. ↑ "Four Fat Chicks -- Magnetic Review". www.tap-repeatedly.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  16. ↑ "Review - Just Adventure +". 2007-05-04. Archived from the original on 2007-05-04. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  17. ↑ Rushes. "Magnetic Revisited review". www.gameboomers.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
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