Konami's magical Animal Crossing, Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times, is right around the corner. IGN recently got to take it for another spin to see what this casual kid's game has to offer. Konami is upfront about its similarities to Nintendo's breezy simulation, describing Magician's Quest as a cross between Animal Crossing and Harry Potter. Players wear the wizard's hat of a young magic user as they attend school, make friends, and learn spells.
Gamertell has posted its DS game recommendations for the 2009 holiday shopping season.
The list is divided by ESRB ratings.
Gamertell has posted a positive review of Konami's Magician's Quest Mysterious Times for DS.
From the review:
"There's only one really bad thing about Magician's Quest Mysterious Times, and that's how hard it is to find it. Unless you're buying it online, you'll experience quite a quest trying to find it in a local store.
It's just a wonderful life simulation game. I'd recommend it most to Harry Potter, Sims and Animal Crossing fans, but really it's the sort of game that all DS owners could enjoy. It has action, RPG, collection and simulation elements, all tossed into a stylish and sweet package. Plus the weekly challenges and multiple spells will keep you coming back every day."
Gamer Limit writes: "Magician's Quest has been likened many times to "Harry Potter meets Animal Crossing." In fact, I watched a video where even a Konami employee made the same connection. You go to a school of magic and learn how to cast spells and stuff, which is its likeness to Harry Potter. And, it's like Animal Crossing in the way that there's a town, and you talk to people…and stuff? Can you tell I've never played Animal Crossing?"
