Worth it, length, price, and deals

Is Magicka worth it?

Developer: Arrowhead Game Studios

Verdict

Great value

Best current deal

$9.99

Steam

Cost / hour

$0.96

Based on best available price

Steam reviews

85%

32,026 total reviews

Quality-adjusted $/hr

$1.13

Cost/hr ÷ positive review ratio

Is Magicka worth it?

Magicka is great value at $9.99 from Steam. The estimate uses about 10.4 hours of playtime, giving a current cost of $0.96 per hour. Steam players are 85% positive across 32,026 reviews.

Summary

Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

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How long is Magicka?

Main story

10.4 hours

Main + extras

16.3 hours

Completionist

45.3 hours

Price and value

Steam price

Current Steam price

$9.99

Best price source

Used for $0.96 per hour

Steam

Purchase timing

Should you buy Magicka or wait?

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Potential savings

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