Super Nintendo · Puzzle
Magical Drop II
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Magical Drop |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Magical Drop II is a puzzle game released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Data East.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Magical Drop series; on the SNES you can also try Magical Drop. The series also appears on other systems with Magical Drop (Neo Geo) and Magical Drop F (PS1). Data East also made Joe & Mac, Shadowrun and Congo's Caper for the SNES.
Magical Drop II supports up to 5 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
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Magical Drop II 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 II cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Super Mode | 7E108900 |
|---|
Magical Drop II walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Magical Drop II.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Magical Drop II FAQ
When did Magical Drop II come out on the SNES?
Magical Drop II was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Magical Drop II?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Magical Drop II multiplayer?
Yes. Magical Drop II supports up to 5 players.
How long does Magical Drop II take to play?
As a puzzle game, Magical Drop II 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 II 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.