Neo Geo · Puzzle
Magical Drop
| System | Neo Geo |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Magical Drop |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Neo Geo, Magical Drop is a puzzle game developed by Data East.
Among the 8 Neo Geo puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Magical Drop series; on the Neo Geo you can also try Magical Drop III. The series also appears on other systems with Magical Drop (SNES) and Magical Drop II (SNES). Data East also made Street Slam, Spinmaster and Karnov's Revenge for the Neo Geo.
Magical Drop supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Magical Drop is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Magical Drop walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Neo Geo games today
Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.
Magical Drop FAQ
Who made Magical Drop?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Magical Drop multiplayer?
Yes. Magical Drop supports up to 2 players.
How long does Magical Drop take to play?
As a puzzle game, Magical Drop typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Magical Drop on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.