Magical Drop VI – Game Modes explained

Magical Drop VI is coming to Nintendo Switch, Steam, and GOG in only 6 days! We prepared for you a detailed description of each game mode available in the game at the premiere.

Magical Land is threatened by divisions. The heroes are turning against each other and nothing is the same as before. Will they manage to unite and make order reign again in the world of Magical Drop? Embark on a magical journey combined with dynamic puzzles and help to unite the land!

The Magical Drop series has become a beloved classic in the world of puzzle games. Thanks to its colorful graphics, catchy music, and addictive gameplay, the franchise continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers. This time, you will be able to explore the sixth installment in the series, launching on April 25th!

THE STORY OF THE FRANCHISE
How it all started?
Magical Drop was first introduced in 1995 by Japanese developer Data East. Its fast-paced gameplay quickly gained a large following and led to several sequels and spinoffs, including Magical Drop II in 1996, which introduced new features such as a story mode and additional gameplay mechanics.

The franchise continued to expand releasing on multiple platforms such as Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and Xbox. Magical Drop III was one of the sequels that many players hold dear to their hearts. The series has also inspired fan communities and tournaments, remaining cherished by gamers to this day.

SINGLE-PLAYER MODES
Magical Drop VI has several modes with unique game mechanics to keep you engaged. Single-player modes include Story, Match, Survival, Puzzle, Caravan, and Path of Destiny. Let’s go through each of them in detail.

• Story Mode
Story Mode offers a variety of game activities and story-telling dialogues between characters inspired by the tarot cards, such as World, Justice, and Fool; personas well-known to the series’ fans. Learn more about the Magical Land by playing on a game board with several paths composed of different fields triggering special events.

    • Match Mode
Match is a classic versus mode in which you can select your preferred character and proceed with a series of battles against the AI. In this mode, you can encounter all previously unlocked characters as well as mystery ones you haven’t encountered yet!

    • Survival Mode
Another exciting mode to play is Survival, in which the drops flow endlessly onto the screen. Your job is to strike them as fast as you can to survive. The primary focus is to reach the highest Survival Mode rank possible. The three difficulty levels are available ranging from Easy to Hard, each of them is more challenging with an increased number of rows.

• Puzzle Mode
In Puzzle Mode, you have to solve several puzzles translated into specific drop arrangements. The goal is to clear the game field with the fewest number of moves possible within the time limit. A timer counts down during gameplay, starting at 50 seconds. If the time reaches 0, a wall rapidly descends from the top of the screen until reaching the bottom.

If you manage to clear the remaining drops, the wall goes back up and the next stage is triggered. However, if the wall descends and one or more drops reach the bottom, the game ends.

    • Caravan Mode
Time is equally precious in Caravan. In this mode, you must do your best to reach the highest score possible by clearing the game field and performing chains in a limited time. The Caravan can last for two or five minutes – the choice is yours!

    • Path of Destiny
In Path of Destiny, you can test your luck in a game against 3 AI-controlled opponents on a field resembling a classic board game. On each turn, you’re presented with a spinnable roulette which decides on the number of moves you can perform.

Each of the fields you can land on serves its own purpose – they might have a positive effect or quite the opposite! For example, a star triggers a minigame, and if you lose, you’ll receive a penalty. Question mark triggers a random event, such as: gaining coins, starting a minigame, or even being forced backward! On the Bonus field, you will get an item or collect coins through the dedicated minigame.

The Path of Destiny game ends when you or any of your opponents reach the Goal field.

MULTIPLAYER
In Magical Drop VI there is local and online multiplayer. Local multiplayer lets you play on one console with two controllers or via two Nintendo Switch family systems.