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Magnetica is a game from the series that was ripped off by Zuma Deluxe game where you shoot balls to make a chain. This game features Challenges, Quest, Puzzle, and more. It later got a remake on Wiiware.

To do:

  • Please access Versus Mode.
  • Get access to Staff/Credit Mode.

Regional Differences#

The Japanese and European logos are fairly similar, but the US logo is given a bit more flair.

Title Screen#

Japan

US

Europe

Checkmate is renamed to Puzzle. The European version is left the same.

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Challenge#

The Kanji was replaced with a book with a question mark. There are slashes in the US and Japanese versions, while there's decimals point in the European version.

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Quest#

Same reason as before. The Kanji is replaced.

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Slot Instructions#

The European version removed all the text to a picture.

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Puzzle/Checkmate#

The Japanese and European version is named Checkmate, while it is Puzzle in the US version. And also the US version has all caps if you finish a path and the Japanese & European version of the game has the present tense while the US version has the past tense of clear.

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Options#

The Japanese and European version has a feature where it has a Game Boy/Polarium Advance bonus by inserting a Game Boy Advance pak. This was removed in the US version.

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