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The Wizard and The Slug

Jump, dash, and shoot your way through this story-rich action 2D platformer. Together with your magical wizard companion, play as the world's cutest, fastest, most agile slug as you explore a world full of charm, humor, and endearing characters.

Developer
Silkworm
Publisher
Silkworm
Release
November 2, 2020
5 years and 362 days ago
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About the Game


When a fugitive wizard meets a forest slug, a strange friendship is born. Together they traverse an oddball fantasy world, unraveling the mystery surrounding an ancient curse.

Play as the fastest, most agile slug in video game history together with your spellcasting wizard companion. It's a team-up you never knew you wanted. Strong focus on humor, character interactions, and story.

  • Explore a world full of charm, humor, and endearing characters.
  • 3-Act story with multiple endings.
  • Action platforming with fun controls integrated with a unique health system.
  • Assist Mode for added accessibility.
  • A spell-casting Wizard companion and other friends to team up with.
  • Over 2 hours of original music blending old with new.

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