The Magic Tree House series, written by Mary Pope Osborne, is a popular children's book series that follows the adventures of two siblings, Jack and Annie, as they travel through time and space using a magical tree house. One of the books in the series is titled "Merlin Missions: Christmas in Camelot". In this installment, Jack and Annie are transported to the magical land of Camelot during the Christmas season. They meet King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and the powerful wizard Merlin. Merlin gives Jack and Annie a quest - they must help save Camelot from a great evil. To do this, they must collect four special items: a moonstone, a rose, a Christmas tree, and a camel bell.
Sundew Studios is an independent video game company founded by Allie Ast, who likes making pretty things with (maybe more than) a touch of sass. Sundew’s games are influenced by all the fashion and lifestyle trends Allie dreams about. In 2019 the studio released The Window Box, a whimsical art nouveau-Victorian-yet-modern dark comedy visual novel about five friends confronting the conflict in their lives. Sundew launched Witchy Life Story on PC in September 2022 and will soon bring the game to Nintendo Switch and Xbox.
Gather Herbs and Brew Potions Tend your garden to collect plants to use in your magical recipes, as well as other rituals and experiments that are totally, definitely Official Witch Business. As you build friendships with your clientele, you can expand your grimoire of skills with tarot readings and guided meditations, to help them in ways they may not have even known they needed.
To do this, they must collect four special items: a moonstone, a rose, a Christmas tree, and a camel bell. Each item represents a different virtue that is important to Camelot. With the help of Merlin and their magical tree house, Jack and Annie embark on a series of exciting adventures.
The Last Spell - Deluxe Nintendo Switch
The Last Spell is revealed in an exclusive Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch.
DELUXE EDITION THE LAST SPELL - Nintendo Switch
- The Last Spell game (physical edition) for Nintendo Switch™, its reversible cover and illustrated manual.
- A certificate of authenticity numbered to 150 copies and signed by the creators of the game.
- The original soundtrack on two double-sided purple vinyls. A Pix'n Love exclusive!
- A 64-page making-of artbook with an interview of the developers.
- Four lithographs.
- An exclusive premium cardboard box set.
- Included: the Collector's Edition!
In a desperate moves to end all wars that have been rampaging the world for decades, the mages provoked The Cataclysm. Massive balls of pure magic obliterated neaurly everything. A strange purple mist propagated everywhere, with hordes of bloodthirsty mutants coming at night.
Our only hope is now to banish all magic from this accursed world by casting The Last Spell, requiring several days of uninterrupted incantation whilst a few strained Heroes try to protect those damned mages.
The Last Spell is a Tactical RPG with roguelite elements in wich you have to defend a city against hordes of deadly enemies.
During daytime, prepare your Heroes, carefully chosse how to rebuild your Haven and position your defenses. Over the night, exterminate all the monsters coming at your walls with a large range of weapons and skills. The heal, level up, and repeat until the Magic Seal is broken!
Delightfully challenging while being cleverly balanced, The Last Spell takes you into a gothic universe with a beautiful pixel art realization. A memorable adventure sublimated by the progressive metal soundtrack of Rémi Gallégo and The Algorithm. Happy slaughter to you!
About The Last Spell for Nintendo Switch :
- Think and adapt: you will face swarms of deadly ennemies with only a few hardened heroes. Optimize your positioning and plan your actions: big AOE attacks, crowd control, buffs, poison. Every Action Point counts towards another day of survival.
- Ennemies have strengths and weaknesses that will challenge your wits. And because hard is not enough for us, be prepared for terrifying Elites!
- Each map will end with epic fights against unique mind-bending bosses.
- Rebuild the city to help you in-between fights. Get healed, forge new magical weapons, get new heroes. Spend your resources wisely, commander!
- Build up your defenses: walls, traps, towers, catapults… every tiny bit of help is welcome.
- The game is meant to be hard. You will fail… A lot. But every time you do, you’ll grow harder, better, faster, stronger!
- Procedurally generated enemy waves, characters, weapons and a ton of unlockables will keep you entertained until the real world collapses.
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They meet mythical creatures such as unicorns, visit the Island of Avalon, and even make friends with a young knight named Teddy. Throughout their journey, Jack and Annie learn important lessons about bravery, friendship, and the true meaning of Christmas. They also discover the importance of working together and using their wits to overcome challenges. In the end, Jack and Annie successfully complete their quest and save Camelot from the evil sorceress Morgana. As a reward, Merlin grants them one special wish. They choose to return home, but promise to visit Camelot again someday. The "Merlin Missions: Christmas in Camelot" is a heartwarming and exciting addition to the Magic Tree House series. It combines elements of fantasy, history, and holiday cheer, making it a perfect read for young readers who enjoy adventure and magic..
Reviews for "Join Jack and Annie on a Quest through Time with the Merlun Mission in the Magic Tree House"
1. Jessica - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Merlin's Mysterious Mission" from the Magic Tree House series. The story felt too predictable and lacked originality. The characters, Jack and Annie, seemed flat and uninteresting. The plot moved slowly and didn't captivate my attention. Overall, I felt this book didn't live up to the excitement and magic that I expected from the series.
2. Michael - 1 star - I found "Merlin's Mysterious Mission" to be incredibly dull and unengaging. The plot was lackluster, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. I struggled to connect with the characters or care about their journey. The writing style lacked depth and failed to create any sense of wonder or excitement. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining read.
3. Lisa - 3 stars - While "Merlin's Mysterious Mission" had an interesting premise, I found the execution to be lacking. The story felt rushed and underdeveloped. The character of Merlin, who is typically fascinating, was portrayed in a disappointing way, lacking in depth and complexity. The book had its moments, but overall, I was left wanting more from this installment in the Magic Tree House series.
4. David - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Merlin's Mysterious Mission" but ultimately found it to be a letdown. The writing style was simplistic and lacked sophistication, making it difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story. Additionally, the plot seemed contrived and at times, formulaic. I was hoping for a more engaging and imaginative tale from this beloved series, but unfortunately, this book fell short of my expectations.