Magical Monster Land

About

"Magical Monster Land" is a 16-bit inspired platformer game with modern elements, offering momentum-based movement and customizable controls. Explore levels filled with secrets, branching paths, and multiple difficulty settings. Collect tokens, medals, and unlock additional levels with an original soundtrack by Gustav Eriksson, with support for keyboard, controller, and 8 save files.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+13

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming retro-style graphics and enjoyable platforming mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles like Super Mario and Donkey Kong.
Exploration is encouraged through hidden secrets and collectibles, providing a rewarding experience for completionists.
The controls are generally good, with the ability to rebind keys and controller support, making for a smooth gameplay experience.

The game is currently incomplete with very few levels and content, leading to a short playtime and concerns about its future development.
There are technical issues such as frame skips and a lack of audio options, which detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel the game may have been abandoned by the developers, leaving it feeling like a demo rather than a finished product.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is polished and fluid, featuring a blend of mechanics reminiscent of classic platformers like Mario and Donkey Kong, though it lacks innovation and depth due to limited content and transformations. While achievements encourage strategic play, the overall experience is mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable yet feeling it falls short compared to its inspirations.
- “Achievements like this add to the game's enjoyment, as they encourage developing strategies and mastering particular mechanics.”
- “Mechanics are fluid, level design and power-ups are awesome.”
- “There are a handful of transformations that mix up the mechanics a bit, but they only show up for one level each.”
- “In terms of mechanics, it does not do anything new, but what it does is very polished.”
- “It's not bad, but when the game stands up to Mario and Donkey Kong mechanically, the music can feel lacking.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game features a pleasant retro vibe with groovy tunes, but it lacks the depth and variety found in titles like Mario and Donkey Kong. Additionally, players have no control over audio options, including volume, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game has a nice retro feel with some groovy music that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music really sets the tone and immerses you in the game's atmosphere.”
- “There are no audio options at all; the music plays whether you like it or not, and you can't change the volume.”
- “Music is perhaps the only thing that lacks a little.”
- “It's not bad, but when the game stands up to Mario and DK mechanically, the music can feel lacking.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users expressing that they were initially attracted to it due to its visual appeal. Despite some technical issues related to graphics settings, the overall consensus is that the graphics are fantastic.
- “Love the graphics, that's largely what drew me to it.”
- “The graphics are fantastic.”
- “Messed with graphics options, turned on/off scanlines and rounded corners, even tried playing it windowed; the problem persisted.”