It's easy to be a cynic when a game like Disney Magical World 2 is confirmed, but the original on 3DS was rather well put together and almost excessively charming, with Bandai Namco also providing regular DLC at excellent value. Overall, that first game was pretty darn good.
Following on from its success it's no surprise that another entry is heading to the 3DS, and following teasers it's now confirmed that it'll arrive in Japan on 5th November; as Disney is popular everywhere, we'd be amazed if it doesn't subsequently head to the West.
As for the new entry, an extended reveal trailer shows it'll have a similar mix of customisation, adventure and mini-games, including dancing and surfing. A host of franchises will feature too, with Frozen undoubtedly being the most popular cash cow / addition.
Overall, we have a feeling this could be another pleasant Disney title on 3DS - will you be keeping an eye out for a Western release?
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It's a bit of a shame that they milk it to the degree they do... some people will just be put off by Frozen's overexposure and dismiss watching it altogether. It's a pretty fine movie on its own merits... Not worthy of the hype, obviously (nothing deserves this level of pop-cultural omniscience), but still one of the best animated films of the decade for sure. Don't get blinded by hype.
Very nice. I am fanboying all over the place. I completely loved the first game, and I am so hyped for this one. Definitely looking forward to those Nightmare Before Christmas, Peter Pan, and Little Mermaid worlds.
Just put the Frozen characters on t'll ship a billion unit....much like the DS game. XD
I don't see what's wrong with the inclusion of Frozen? It's like being upset of the inclusion of Mario in super smash bros like duh it's going to happen
"Disney won't let it go"
@ThomasBW84, you're a genius.
The hate for 'Frozen' is rather silly and just seems like a bandwagon people ride on nowadays, I agree it's a fine addition to the neo-renassiance era of Disney movie's.
@Solid_Stannis - "not worthy of the hype"
What would you consider worthy? - faking an orgasm in a deli, jism as hairjell, getting off in an apple pie? People are still talking about "band camp", I'm OK w/ Frozen getting 45 minutes of fame rather than 15. It's nice for the kids. I'll take Frozen 2 over SW 7, 8 and 9. Talking about milking, it's been almost 40 years.
@AlexSora89 - Genius? More like low hanging fruit for TW'a scholarly intellect.
Not my thing, but if I had a young daughter at least I'd know what to get her for Christmas.
Definitely getting this if it comes to the West. Loved the first game and love Disney. This time I am buying two copies. One for my daughter and one for me.
Cool, I guess I'll just skip the first one and get this one when it comes out.
Watched the video - I prefer it over Lucas Infinity 3.0. It's like Kingdom Hearts before the heartless attack.
If it we're on Wii U we'd all take it over AC:aF
Yay! Loved the first one and nearly all new worlds too. Even Alice in Wonderland seems to have an overhaul. I'm not a huge fan of Frozen but have no problem with it being included in the game as it's a big favourite. I 'm more excited to see Wreck it Ralph included personally as i don't see much stuff with it in- hoping for a new world based on it! Seems a shame Big Hero 6 isn't there but i can see that being DLC. Very excited for it.
It looks more amazing than the first game. Even the worlds look bigger and better than the first. Watching the video makes me want it even more. It has even more worlds than the first and still includes the original worlds.
I'm excited for this because the first game set a high precedent for the series so I have faith that the developer will stick to the formula. It seems like they kept a lot of the elements of the first game (Daisy's Shop, Chip 'n Dale's factory, 100-Acre Wood, and the café) and gave those a fresh coat of paint while adding new content. My only question is, how many of the costumes will be recycled for this sequel?
The masses might buy this game for Frozen on the cover, but I will be buying it for the excellent, enjoyable, and addictive game play as well as all the pretty sights and sounds.
This looks awesome! I loved the first game but just wished the main hub area was bigger. Looking at the trailer, I think I got my wish. It looks like you can even visit Mickey and Donald at home this time. I am excited to see Wreck-It Ralph too. I think my sister will love this sequel as well (as she was disappointed that Ariel was not in the original game - well, besides the collectible cards). I just wish that they would add music from the Disney soundtracks to the game - there would be so much music to choose from (even if it was just instrumental). Now if only they could add some of the Disney Afternoon characters (at least it has Scrooge and the boys, though it would be nice to see DW or Launchpad).
@Solid_Stannis It's easy to be the one of the better Disney films of the past decade when the past decade included Chicken Little and Home on the Range.
Hi, I wondered if the first Disney Magical World was good as I am a Disney fan, but are a bit it on the fence due to... what we can call girliness ;^^.
I am a female/tomboy and I love Kingdom Hearts and really enjoying the different emotional and exciting stories. Also how Disney and Square Enix has fleshed out the Disney characters, and of course the Kingdom Hearts characters too .
I love RPGs and notice that Disney Magical World has a adventure mode which I am curious about and would like to try it if it is good enough ^^.
(Still it seems like many of you like Disney Magical World .).
Wreck-It Ralph CONFIRMED for Magical World 2!
I'm watching! And buying when it hits North America. It's just like going to Disneyland!
@Kimite its well worth it! I'm an old gamer. 50 year old tough guy lol. I absolutely loved the first game. Give it a shot. It's an open world RPG. Dungeons are very cool with lots of achievements and items to get.
@Kimite I also like Kingdom Hearts. This game is also based around RPG (it is a very large part of the game). You have to play through RPG quests to earn ingredients to run your Café. When you want more ingredients, you have to play through the same quest(s) to get more of that item. Playing through the same quest(s) multiple times can get tiring sometimes though - especially if you don't get the item you wanted on that play through (which can often happen). There is also not much in the way of a story (especially when compared to Kingdom Hearts) besides finding items in quests for various characters.
Also, this game caters to both boys and girls (there are boy's clothes etc.). Some of the gameplay (such as Cinderella's ball) may appeal more to girls but this game still does a relatively decent job at catering to both genders.
If you are a Disney fan though, I would not sit on the fence, this game really is great.
I'll probably buy it. The first game is like a guilty pleasure of mine. It's surprisingly good. It's like Animal Crossing, but it's not. If you can find a copy of it for a good price and if you like Disney, I say go for it.
Wow, I guess this is a really good game? I sort of dismissed the first one when it came out but, considering all these positive reactions about it, maybe I should at least check out some gameplay videos. Seems to at least be guilty pleasure material (like Style Savvy Trendsetters).
3DS + Frozen = Flying off of shelves
Still haven't got around to checking out the first one, might just skip it and wait for this one instead.
@Windy I see . I might give Disney Magical World a shot, though is a bit expensive in my eShop, but I guess better than being publically ashamed to a degree ;^^.
(The trailer should have highlighted the Dungeon gameplay more).
@Nintendzoey
I see ^^. I will think about picking Disney Magical World up, but not sure if I am going to wait for the second or not, but we will see. Still I think I would prefer a Disney game that blends Kingdom Hearts, Epic Mickey, old Disney cartoons and also a bit of the new game Cuphead to create a new exciting Disney game .
(I want (new) classic Disney cartoons with Donald and the rest of Duckburg bunch on TV again ;^;. As a Scandinavian I have grown up with Classic Disney and it isn't Christmas without some classic Disney for me .).
What is frozen?
@manu0
An apparently decent Disney film that even has more merchandise than the cars films and whose overexposure has lead to pure hatred from those that were indifferent to the film upon it's release.
Came in here to type **** Frozen.
@SetupDisk I thought ice is frozen water.
@SetupDisk I thought ice is frozen water.
@Kimite "(I want (new) classic Disney cartoons with Donald and the rest of Duckburg bunch on TV again ;^;."
Yes, I know many people who literally cannot wait until the brand new DuckTales TV series begins airing in 2017!
@ZurrrrBlattTron Mario is Nintendo's flagship franchise. Frozen is NOT Disney's flagship franchise. So, yeah. It's not like that at all. That's a poor analogy. The game is sure to sell billions if that parasite movie has any part in it and Disney knows that. That's why they're including Frozen.
Wreck-it Ralph is game jumping again!
Frozen.
no pls
@Nintendzoey
Yeah, I have heard that Disney are making a new Ducktales series and I am really looking forward to it too ^^. Still I wouldn't mind Mickey/Donald shorts like the one called "Get A Horse" that was shown right before Frozen started on the cinema.
Disney should embrace their history more I think and create more quality shows for the TV Disney channels like they use to in my view . (Sorry, but the shows nowadays on Disney Channel are just too weird for me and I am not that old either ;^^).
Still as long Disney create nice movies, I am fine .
The first game was awesome. I put nearly 150 hours into it. I actually enjoyed it more than Animal Crossing (which up to that point was my favorite game!) I would absolutely love a sequel. Very excited to get it ASAP!
@ManateeBlubber My definition of "decade" is the one we're halfway through now... and I wasn't talking strictly Disney. Pixar's been a bit hit-and-miss since Toy Story 3, but things are looking better what with the positive reception of Inside Out (which I've yet to see myself). Anything can happen.
I'm so, so, SO sick of Frozen... -_-
I am so, so excited for this game. It includes my favourite characters from the Disney World (Ariel and Elsa) and I absolutely loved the first game! Getting to create my own Snow Queen dress in this would be amazing. Glad to see characters from the first game will still be making an appearance too, along with some new faces, don't think I didn't see you briefly there Rapunzel!
First one never quite made it to the top of my list. Might have to wait for this one now!!
Really enjoyed the first one and this looks like it has even more to do, as well as being super charming and cute! I hope it gets localised for Europe and America.
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