as sex after lunch... in a jester suit". Mean Machines gave the Saturn version an 84 out of 100, with the reviewers remarking that the game is addictive and offers numerous options, but is frustratingly difficult in single-player mode. They disagreed as to whether it is better or worse than its competitor Baku Baku Animal. In Japan, Game Machine listed Magical Drop II on their May 1, 1996 issue as being the fifth most-successful arcade game of the month. Next Generation gave the Neo Geo AES version of Magical Drop II three out of five stars, saying that it becomes monotonous after a while, but is overall solid and reasonably addictive. He found the game's most distinctive quality was its accelerated pace, remarking that "you don't have to be as precise as [in] some puzzle games, but there is no time to think, just time to do". Reviewing the Nintendo Switch release, Nintendo Life called it "a true classic, and a must-play for puzzle game fans". Similarly to Next Generation, the reviewer said that the game is defined by how it rewards fast reflexes rather than strategy, particularly noting that there is no need to plan out combos as in most games of its type, a variation which he found "nothing short of exhilarating". Additionally praising the colorful atmosphere and presentation, catchy music, engaging multiplayer, and ideal use of the Joy-Con controller, he gave it 8 out of 10 stars. In Japan, Game Machine listed Magical Drop III on their April 1, 1997 issue as being the third most-successful arcade game of the month. Engadget and Destructoid gave Magical Drop V mixed-to-negative reviews, citing numerous glitches, lack of series-staple features and mechanics, and an incredibly poor translation. References External links 1995 video games ACA Neo Geo games Arcade video games D4 Enterprise games Data East video games Marvelous Entertainment franchises Game Boy Color games Mobile games Neo Geo CD games Neo Geo Pocket Color games Neo Geo games PlayStation (console) games PlayStation Network games PlayStation 4 games Puzzle video games Sega Saturn games Super Nintendo Entertainment System games SNK games Video game franchises Video games scored by Allister Brimble Virtual Console games WonderSwan games Android (operating system) games Data East arcade games Windows games Xbox One games Video games developed in Japan Hamster Corporation games