The WhatsNext verdict
Micro Mages is one of the strongest modern NES-style games for groups, combining superb movement with chaotic four-player couch play and astonishing polish. Play it with friends if you want a compact retro platformer that turns every climb into a shared story.
What it does best
Four-player chaos that feels built for the same room
A lovingly finished NES game with modern-feeling refinement
Tiny wizards with remarkably expressive platforming control
A colorful 8-bit look with more personality than its limits suggest
What might put you off
The solo campaign can feel short and less exciting
Its authentic NES design can feel old-fashioned
The setup
What you are walking into
Enter the Demon Fortress. Built to torture pesky adventurers, this place is home to great treasure and ghastly creatures alike. But don't worry, you can count on allies like Fairies and Magical Seagulls to come to your help! Micro Mages is an homage to NES-era platformers. Being a homebrew NES game itself, it was made completely from scratch. We carefully distilled the spirit of the best games in the system's library, all the while drawing inspiration from the modern and putting our own spin on things, creating an experience like no other on the NES.
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