Wizard Wizard
Platform: Mac, Windows
The princess has been turned to stone by an evil man in red, and it's up to the most skilled wizard in the land to save the day! This wizard's no slouch. He's got a powerful weapon in his repertoire, one which allows him to bend the rules of space and time itself! That's right; not only can he jump into the air with poise and elegance, but he can double jump too. Hold on to your hats, kids. This is Wizard Wizard, the action-packed platforming game where you can move with the [arrow] keys, double jump with the [up] arrow, and... well, not much else. What did you want, magic spells or something? Even wizards aren't invulnerable to giant spinning buzzsaws.
Developer Crateboy has done a fine job with this charming yet tough bite-sized game. Weighing in at only 25 levels, Wizard Wizard draws you in with its stunning pixel art, tight controls and lighthearted humour, then leaves you wanting more. The beautiful pinkish hue of the backdrop is a pleasure to play against, and the driving chiptune soundtrack and crisp sound effects really complete the experience. If you get stuck on any particular levels, wise owls located at strategic points in the game will give you sage advice like "I'M AN OWL" and "DO YOU EVEN LIFT?" The only major flaw this game has is its short length. Wizard Wizard is not without its challenges, but platformer enthusiasts will reach the end within twenty minutes. Luckily, more excellent levels are forthcoming, which means there are no excuses not to double-jump straight in!
Windows:
Download the free full version (Desura)
Mac OS X:
Download the free full version (Desura)
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