Mahō no Natsuyasumi: the magical vacation
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Mahō no Natsuyasumi: the magical vacation was the working title of Magical Vacation during its development. Concept artwork and information about this version of the game was shared on Brownie Brown's website in the MagiVaca Gallery.
History
Development
From what was documented in the MagiVaca Gallery, this early proposal was drafted before Brownie Brown had its own office, and staff members held meetings at family restaurants. Director Nobuyuki Inoue claimed that the title expressed something akin to the soul's cry for a break. It also jokingly referred to him being unable to go on vacation, and wanting to visit a tropical resort under the guise of gathering references for the game.
Shinichi Kameoka also acknowledged that, while the designs for the characters and monsters remained largely unchanged from the initial concepts, the premise of Mahō no Natsuyasumi differed slightly. The core plot of the main characters exploring other worlds was the same as in the final game, but they rode on kick scooters and used mobile phones, suggesting they lived in a more modern setting.
Plot
Although little is known about the plot of Mahō no Natsuyasumi, details of the story can be gleaned from concept art available in the MagiVaca Gallery. The protagonists descend through the lower worlds (下の世界) in search of their missing teacher, where they encounter three other parties: Graybow (グレイバウ) and his underling Irvine (アーバイン); Ericson (エリクソン), who seeks the Ankh of Moria (モリアのアンク); and Aranciata (アランシアタ), who has obtained the Ankh of Ushu (ウシュのアンク).
Gameplay
The player character of Mahō no Natsuyasumi could either be a boy or a girl; depending on the chosen gender, the opposite gender would appear as a party member with a designated attribute, and act as the player character's love interest. The male character, a 15-year-old named Tackle (タックル), is described as having a tender heart, but often clashes with his friends due to his difficulty expressing his emotions. As a party member, he would have possessed the wind attribute. Tackle's design was repurposed for the male protagonist of Magical Vacation, also known as Mash. It is unknown whether spirits were an established mechanic at this time.
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
魔法の夏休み the magical vacation Mahō no Natsuyasumi the magical vacation | Magic Summer Vacation: the magical vacation |
External links
- 第２回謎の企画書 (archive)