Magicka : Vietnam

Neil79 · 2 Mar 2011 at 01:11

http://www.paradoxplaza.com/press/2011/3/paradox-interactive-unveils-magicka-vietnam-at-gdc-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.

Code13 · 2 Mar 2011 at 01:31

I just saw this. I love Magicka to tiny little bits, and this looks just fantastic. Let's hope it's not bugged out like the original release.

"I love the smell of Fireballs in the Morning"

EdwardTeach · 2 Mar 2011 at 01:42

Looks awesome!

tankskun · 2 Mar 2011 at 01:46

Hmmm battlefields

Evilsod · 2 Mar 2011 at 02:00

Did this really need its own thread

Very tempted to get that image as a wallpaper...

Neil79 · 2 Mar 2011 at 03:00

Evilsod said:
Did this really need its own thread

Very tempted to get that image as a wallpaper...

Well yeh, all expansions should get one for whatever game

It's not as if it's a DLC

Sampsy · 2 Mar 2011 at 03:16

Looks fun XD

bhavv · 2 Mar 2011 at 03:50

Cant wait for this

I finished the first one 3 times now, its too short

kylew · 2 Mar 2011 at 07:04

Neil79 said:
Well yeh, all expansions should get one for whatever game

It's not as if it's a DLC

DLC and expansions can be the same thing, DLC just refers to the deliery medium, in which case will be digital for Magicka, so this will actually be DLC.

bhavv · 2 Mar 2011 at 07:07

Yea, a DLC is just a downloadable mini expansion.

DLCs are pretty much used to release less content at a time for more money that a full expansion would cost.

kylew · 2 Mar 2011 at 09:04

But if a full big expansion was released online only, it'd still be DLC, as it ticks all the requirements. Downloadable, yep, and content, that too. Battlefield Vietnam is also DLC, as well as being a full expansion. It's just a shame that "DLC" has negative connotations due to the likes of Activision. To me, Borderlands DLC is exactly how DLC should be done, proper expansions, fair price and a load new content that isn't just about stupid gimmicks. I got about 40 hours of game play time out of the Borderlands DCLs.

hood1971 · 2 Mar 2011 at 09:25

Fantastic - commando with magic. Don't have the game yet, but need to get it now.

Hzza · 2 Mar 2011 at 10:08

So much win.

Ewaf · 2 Mar 2011 at 10:12

Already posted this in the magicka thread :rolleyes:

Can't wait though

Evilsod · 2 Mar 2011 at 12:50

http://bagdadsoftware.deviantart.com/art/Magicka-Vietnam-Wallpaper-199346807

Best i could find.

Code13 · 2 Mar 2011 at 13:33

bhavv said:
Cant wait for this

I finished the first one 3 times now, its too short

Though you get a lot for only £8 with Multiplayer and challenge modes.

Best £8 I've spent in a while.

Tythus · 2 Mar 2011 at 13:36

what the?........

Afran · 2 Mar 2011 at 14:22

Hope they continue to expand this game, really like it

Evilsod · 2 Mar 2011 at 15:04

Has the multiplayer got any better? Would've loved to play it more online but the pings would be so dodgy you'd wind up with crazy lag all the time.

Afran · 2 Mar 2011 at 15:42

Hmm I've been playing it over virtual lan (using hamachi) and there isn't lag at all, de-sync issue happens now and then on loading a new chapter though (black screen), to fix that we just rotate who hosts the server and that fixes it. Have to send the campaign.sav file first too of course^^

Edit: Completley stuck at the start of chapter 5 now, black screen for both of us every time, works single player only =/ wtb patch to fix this, otherwise I really enjoy the game