| Disney Magical World 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo Switch
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| Genre(s) | Life simulation |
Disney Magical World 2 (ディズニー マジックキャッスル マイ・ハッピー・ライフ 2, Dizunī Majikku Kyassuru: Mai Happī Raifu 2, Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life 2) is a life simulation video game and a sequel to Disney Magical World. The game was released for the Nintendo 3DS on November 5, 2015 in Japan and in October 2016 in North America, Europe, and Australia. Compared to its predecessor, the game added new features, costumes, worlds, and more characters. The theme song for the game is "Sparkle ~Kagayaki wo Shinjite~" by May J.
A remastered version for the Nintendo Switch console, titled Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition, was released on December 3, 2021.
Gameplay
A Mii character in the game's main hub world, Castleton (upper screenshot from the original 3DS version, lower screenshot from the Switch's Enchanted Edition)
Disney Magical World 2 is a life simulation game. Features from its predecessor include building furniture, clothing and using ingredients, as well as new features such as riding a boat. The game adds new characters from Mickey Mouse and Friends, The Three Little Pigs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, The Three Caballeros, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hercules, Lilo & Stitch, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen.
Development
Bandai Namco Entertainment officially announced the title in June 2015 by opening an official website. A live stream was hosted on July 6 with additional information being revealed. The game shipped in Japan on November 5. A new 3DS bundle was also revealed, containing the game itself and a specially designed 3DS featuring Mickey Mouse.
Reception
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| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (3DS) 73/100 (11 reviews) (NS) 69/100 (12 reviews) |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 7.5/10 |
| Nintendo Life | (3DS)   (NS) |
| Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10 |
References
- Brian (23 September 2021). "Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition announced for Switch". Nintendo Everything.
- Matt (6 July 2015). "Disney Magical World 2 Announcement Trailer". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- Brian. "Disney Magical World 3DS". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- "Disney Magical World 2 for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic.
- "Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- Craddock, Ryan (13 October 2016). "Disney Magical World 2 Review (3DS)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- Reynolds, Ollie (6 December 2021). "Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- Andriessen, CJ (10 November 2016). "Review: Disney Magical World 2". Destructoid. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- Koopmaan, Daan (13 October 2016). "Disney Magical World 2 (3DS) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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