Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds

Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds

Released1995
Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds was the follow-up of the successful yet underrated game, Magic Carpet. It fixed many of the design complaints present in the first Magic Carpet. The basic concept of the game remains the same as Magic Carpet, with the player being able to build a castle, collect mana, destroy creatures for their mana and battle rival sorcerers. It featured the addition of night-time levels, and underground levels, which not only helped alleviate the repetitiveness of the preceding game, but also accompanied the storyline progression, which was mapped out before each level. Underground levels, however, do not have rival wizards. There are also several secret entrances to reach hidden levels, where the player can gain more spells and experience. Also unlike its predecessor, the game proceeded by completing various missions such as reaching checkpoints and destroying specific buildings/monsters, rather than just simple accumulation of mana.
80Wit Score

Details

DeveloperBullfrog Productions
PublisherElectronic Arts
ReleasedSeptember 8, 1995
StatusReleased
GenresShooter
ThemesActionFantasy
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows) PC (Microsoft Windows)DOS DOSMAC Mac
ModesMultiplayerSingle player

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Highly Recommended80/100

About This Game

Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds picks up where its predecessor left off. The apprentice's master died after unleashing his catastrophic spell, and that death was witnessed by Vissiluth, ruler of the Netherworld, who now intends to conquer the living world. Once again the apprentice must stand in the way of a dimensional threat. The enemy wizards encountered throughout the game are servants of Vissiluth, all headquartered in a city guarding the path to his seat of power. After the apprentice defeats them in turn, an underground passage opens the way to Vissiluth's citadel. Destroying the citadel forces the demon lord into direct combat, and triumphing over him triggers a spectacular finale as a volcano erupts in cascading streams of multicolored mana.