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Micro Mages

Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam! ROM included. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels.

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Developer
Morphcat Games
Publisher
Morphcat Games UG
Release
May 1, 2019
7 years and 94 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive439 reviews95.7%

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About the Game

Micro Mages is a platform game developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam!

Including: ROM of Micro Mages: Second Quest, our level hack of the original Micro Mages.

Slip into your wizard robes and enter the Demon Fortress, home of great treasure and ghastly creatures alike. Shoot and wall-jump your way up the fortress's towers and battle the evil bosses lurking at the top.

Play solo or join forces with your friends. This game supports up to 4 players. Will you help each other overcome the dangerous traps built to stop nosy adventurers or will you turn on your comrades to snatch the high score? No downtime: If you die while at least one other player is still alive, you will turn into a ghost and can help by freezing enemies. Try to open crates and treasure chests to find a Fairy or Feather that will bring you back to life.

  • 1 to 4 players simultaneous

  • Cooperate or compete for score

  • 26 spooky levels (normal + hard modes)

  • Dangerous traps, monsters and bosses

  • Ancient secrets

  • Password function allows you to continue your game - in classic NES fashion

  • ROM included in installation folder (right-click the game in your Steam library, click Properties/Local Files/Browse Local Files...)

  • You can access a colorful manual in the style of classic NES instruction booklets without buying the game, check the links on the right side of this store page!

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