Magnetica (2006)
Magnetica (also known as Actionloop and Puzzleloop) is a video game for Nintendo that uses the stylus to control marbles. The objective of the game is to stop marbles from rolling down a track toward you by launching new ones with your stylus, making matches of three or more like-colored marbles which cause them to vanish. Power-ups, multiple tracks and multiplayer mode add depth to this puzzle/action title. Magnetica's ultrarealistic magnetic physics makes launched marbles curve toward like-colored balls while single player modes such as Challenge, Quest and Puzzle provide diverse gameplay experiences. In addition, there are numerous power-ups and hazards that keep players on their toes. Multiplayer battles include Ion Clouds (smoke screens), Recoils (which block marbles), Black Holes (which suck up launched marbles), Viruses (which deflect marbles) and Gravitons (which alter the path of launched marbles). There are also switches, tracks overlaying each other, moving barriers and other twists included in Magnetica to provide endless hours of playtime enjoyment.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Release date: 2006-06-05
All about game Magnetica
Magnetica is an incredibly addictive puzzle video game developed by Nintendo. Players control marbles exclusively with the stylus, rolling them down a twisted track towards them and launching new marbles to match three or more like-colored ones to make them disappear. The realistic magnetic physics makes it feel as if the launched marbles are being pulled towards like-colored balls, adding an extra layer of challenge.
The game features three different single-player modes - Challenge, Quest and Puzzle - each offering its own unique set of levels which can be completed for points. There are also multiple paths and powerups that players must navigate as well as various hazards they will have to avoid in order to succeed. Additionally, an all-in-one dashboard on your top screen allows you to keep track of your progress and show off your Magnetica personality by battling friends head-to-head or using single player items such as time stoppers or reverse courses for bonus points.
Versus weaponry includes Ion Clouds (smoke screens you'll have to blow away via the DS mic), Recoils (which block marbles), Black Holes (which suck up launched marbles), Viruses (which deflect marbles) and Gravitons (which alter the path of launched marbles). Switches, tracks that pass over or below each other, moving barriers that deflects marble – there’s no shortage of fresh twists in this title that guarantee hours upon hours of puzzlesolving fun! If you’re looking for a great multiplayer mode packed with tons of powerups then look no further than Magnetica – it's sure satisfy even the strongest puzzle addiction!