NES Platformer Micro Mages heading to PlayStation
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Micro Mages is an indie NES title released by developer Morphcat Games in 2019. It is notable for raising over $150,000 when it set up a crowdfunding campaign to get the game to physical carts. It has since been released on Steam and Itch.io and is still available to buy in physical NES form at French retro publisher Broke Studio. In an exciting development for the well-received title, Morphcat Games has announced Micro Mages will be heading to PlayStation on 23rd October 2024. The game was inspired by the classic 8-bit action platformers so synonymous with the NES and

Micro Mages, an indie NES title originally released by Morphcat Games in 2019, has gained popularity after raising over $150,000 through a crowdfunding campaign. Now, it’s set to make its way onto the PlayStation console on October 23rd, 2024.

Key Points

  • Crowdfunding Success: Micro Mages exceeded expectations when it launched a Kickstarter campaign, raising over $150,000.
  • Classic NES Feel: The game offers classic NES-style pixel art and chiptunes with modern mechanics such as wall jumps and ghost mode upon death.
  • Game Details: Featuring eight worlds with 26 levels each, Micro Mages supports up to four simultaneous players using the NES FourScore controller. Checkpoints and passwords ensure you don’t lose your progress easily.

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