| Magic Orbz | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Creat Studios HeroCraft |
| Publisher(s) | Creat Studios & TikGames HeroCraft |
| Engine | Havok, CreatEngine |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 (PSN), iOS |
| Release | PSN January 15, 2009 iOS November 27, 2012 |
| Genre(s) | Breakout clone |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Magic Orbz (previously named Magic Ball) is a game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. It is based on the PC game, Magic Ball 3. The game was released in January 2009 and was followed by a few additional downloadable content packs. An iOS port was developed and published by HeroCraft in November 2012.
Gameplay
Magic Orbz is a 3D Breakout style game with a stylised game design and physics simulation. The game's visual appearance follows two themes, Pirates and Knights. As in many similar games in this genre, random power-ups fall from pieces of the level that are broken up by the ball.
The initial release of the game contains 48 normal levels + 2 bonus levels, providing 13 trophies. The "Wicked Witches" expansion includes an additional 24 Witch themed levels, 1 bonus level and 5 more trophies. The "Winter Pack" was released in January 2010 features 25 new levels. One more Level pack is listed as "Coming Soon" in the in-game menu.
Magic Orbz features single player, competitive multiplayer and co-operative multiplayer modes. Multiplayer has both local and online gameplays available.
Reception
Reception| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (iOS) 76/100 (PS3) 66/100 |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | (PS3) 8/10 |
| Gamekult | (PS3) 6/10 |
| GameSpot | (PS3) 6/10 |
| Gamezebo | (iOS) 70/100 |
| IGN | (PS3) 7.5/10 |
| Jeuxvideo.com | (PS3) 15/20 |
| MacLife | (iOS)   |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | (PS3) 5/10 |
| Pocket Gamer | (iOS) |
| VideoGamer.com | (PS3) 7/10 |
The PlayStation 3 version received "average" reviews, while the iOS version received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
References
- ^ Hyman, Scott (January 11, 2010). "Coming to PSN this Week: Magic Orbz Winter Pack". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Magic Orbz critic reviews (iOS)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Magic Orbz critic reviews (PS3)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Sterling, James Stephanie (January 28, 2009). "Destructoid review: Magic Ball". Destructoid. Gamurs. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Lassinat-Foubert, Loup (February 11, 2009). "Test : Magic Ball PSN casse la vieille brique". Gamekult (in French). TF1 Group. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Dyer, Mitch (January 27, 2009). "Magic Ball Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Oxford, David (December 5, 2012). "Magic Orbz Review (iOS)". Gamezebo. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Miller, Greg (January 16, 2009). "Magic Ball Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- CptObvious (February 17, 2009). "Test: Magic Ball". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Hayward, Andrew (December 7, 2012). "Magic Orbz Review". MacLife. Future US. Archived from the original on December 10, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- "Magic Ball". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK. Future plc. March 2009. p. 103.
- Bradley, Lee (December 17, 2012). "Magic Orbz". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- Orry, Tom (February 4, 2009). "Magic Ball Review". VideoGamer.com. Resero Network. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.