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| Developer(s) | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
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| Engine | Microsoft XNA |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Magicka is an action-adventure game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It was released via Steam for Microsoft Windows on January 25, 2011.
Magicka is based on Norse mythology. Up to four mages of a sacred order travel to fight against an evil sorcerer and his creations. The game world is based loosely on Norse mythology, drawing inspiration from other fantasy games like Warhammer and Diablo. In expansions, the game also explores the Vietnam War.