This game is basically a technical showcase rather than an entertainment product, which is incredible, because it's somehow entertaining enough to have been an actual beloved NES game, something very very few homebrew games can say for themselves. But for all the zoomers wondering why something like this wasn't made "back in the day", it is not because 80s programmers were stupid. Most modern programmers are at the intellectual level of rocks compared to 80s programmers. The real reason is something you would never intuitively understand after hooking up your NES to your flatscreen or your CRT from 2003: Many gamers back in the NES era were using extremely old TVs with very blurry pictures that would make it very hard to see an 8x8 sprite as a recognizable character, which is the main trick this game uses to pack so much into 40 kilobytes. Your 2003 CRT you found on the curb and the 1971 model used by a normal family in 1987 who just aren't the upgrading type are not cut from the sam...
Micro Mages
- Release Date:
- May 1, 2019
- Developer:
- Morphcat Games
- Publisher:
- Morphcat Games UG
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This 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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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: 1.2GHz or faster
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Storage: 24 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Micro Mages cost?
Micro Mages costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Micro Mages?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: 1.2GHz or faster Memory: 512 MB RAM Storage: 24 MB available space
What platforms is Micro Mages available on?
Micro Mages is available on Windows PC.
Is Micro Mages worth buying?
Micro Mages has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Micro Mages released?
Micro Mages was released on May 1, 2019.
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