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Disney Magical World 2
North American cover art
Developers
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
ReleaseNintendo 3DS
  • JP: November 5, 2015
  • NA/EU: October 14, 2016
  • AU: October 15, 2016
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: December 3, 2021
GenreLife simulation
ModeSingle-player

Disney Magical World 2[a] is a life simulation video game developed by h.a.n.d. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the sequel to Disney Magical World. The game was released on November 5, 2015 in Japan and in October 2016 in North America, Europe, and Australia by Nintendo. Compared to its predecessor, the game added new features, costumes, worlds, and more characters. The theme song for the game is "Sparkle ~Kagayaki wo Shinjite~" by May J.

A remastered version for the Nintendo Switch console, titled Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition, was released on December 3, 2021.[1]

Gameplay

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A Mii character in the game's main hub world, Castleton (upper screenshot from the original 3DS version, lower screenshot from the Switch's Enchanted Edition)

Disney Magical World 2 is a life simulation game. Features from its predecessor include building furniture, clothing and using ingredients, as well as new features such as riding a boat. The game adds new characters from Mickey Mouse and Friends, The Three Little Pigs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, The Three Caballeros, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hercules, Lilo & Stitch, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen.[2]

Development

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Bandai Namco Entertainment officially announced the title in June 2015 by opening an official website.[3] A live stream was hosted on July 6 with additional information being revealed. The game shipped in Japan on November 5. A new 3DS bundle was also revealed, containing the game itself and a specially designed 3DS featuring Mickey Mouse.

Reception

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Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(3DS) 73/100[4]
(NS) 69/100[5]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid7.5/10[6]
Nintendo Life(3DS) 8/10[7]
(NS) 7/10[8]
Nintendo World Report7.5/10[9]

Sales

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In 2015, Disney Magical World 2 was the 5th best selling title in Japan in early November.[10] In 2016, it was the 19th best selling game in early February in Japan.[11]

Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition was the 8th best selling title in Japan between November 29 and December 5.[12][13] It was the 24th best selling game in the country between 20–26 December.[14] In 2021, it was one of the top 100 best selling games in Japan, being 92nd.[15] In 2022, between 17–23 January, it was the 29th best selling game in Japan.[16]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Japanese: ディズニー マジックキャッスル マイ・ハッピー・ライフ 2, Hepburn: Dizunī Majikku Kyassuru: Mai Happī Raifu 2; lit. Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life 2

References

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  1. ↑ Valay, Brian (September 23, 2021). "Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition announced for Switch". Nintendo Everything.
  2. ↑ Matt (July 6, 2015). "Disney Magical World 2 Announcement Trailer". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ Valay, Brian. "Disney Magical World 3DS". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Disney Magical World 2 for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic.
  5. ↑ "Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  6. ↑ Andriessen, CJ (November 10, 2016). "Review: Disney Magical World 2". Destructoid. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  7. ↑ Craddock, Ryan (October 13, 2016). "Disney Magical World 2 Review (3DS)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  8. ↑ Reynolds, Ollie (December 6, 2021). "Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  9. ↑ Koopmaan, Daan (October 13, 2016). "Disney Magical World 2 (3DS) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Splatoon Bundle Boosts Wii U Sales in Japan as Project X Zone 2 Struggles". Nintendo Life. November 18, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ Square, Push (February 10, 2016). "Japanese Sales Charts: Naruto Storms to the Top Alongside PS4". Push Square. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Japanese Charts: Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Stay Top, Big Brain Academy Lands In Top Three". Nintendo Life. December 9, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Famitsu Sales: 11/29/21 – 12/5/21 [Update]". Gematsu. December 9, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Famitsu Sales: 12/20/21 – 1/2/22 [Update]". Gematsu. January 7, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Japan's Top 100 Best-Selling Video Games Of 2021, According To Famitsu". Nintendo Life. February 5, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Famitsu Sales: 1/17/22 – 1/23/22 [Update]". Gematsu. January 27, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
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