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The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages

It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

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July 5, 2024
2 years and 28 days ago
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Humanity is in a bitter conflict with the Four-Armed People and so Emperor Augulis the Second decides to ask the outcast magicians for help. But not all magicians trust the regime and a civil war also arises.

The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages tells the adventure of the young magician Anna Zalo, who gets caught up in a whirlpool of loss, war and revenge.

Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

The legendary Pen & Paper Thabor by Florentin Will and the Rocket Beans has been adapted into a video game. The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages is a retro 2D action-adventure and tells a prequel to the popular role-playing game series and takes place several years before Thabor - Arcane Awakening.

The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics.
Inspired by the old Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid Prime video games, it combines the action-adventure, platformer, Metroidvania and puzzle platformer genres.