The WhatsNext verdict
For Retro platformer enthusiasts and groups looking for a vibrant, accessible couch co-op experience.: It channels authentic NES-era craft while delivering exceptionally fluid vertical platforming and lively four-player cooperative scrambles. Tradeoff: Playing solo exposes its brief length and retro constraints, lacking the spontaneous rescue dynamics that make multiplayer shine.
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
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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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