Fit check
Is Hocus Pocus worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platform-game fans who want a fantasy setting with spells and monsters
- Players seeking a fixed campaign with 36 levels rather than open-ended exploration
- Retro action players who enjoy puzzles integrated into platforming stages
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking modern movement systems may hit a wall with the game's older platforming structure and partial controller support.
- Those wanting extensive character progression may find the spell selection and temporary potion effects limited.
- Players looking for multiplayer action may not find a fit in this sorcerer campaign.
Our take on Hocus Pocus
Players looking for a deep progression system may bounce off when the adventure relies on a standard spell and temporary potion effects rather than sustained character development. Those expecting full controller support may also hit a wall at the partial Xbox 360 controller implementation.
What is Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus is an action platform game following a young sorcerer through 36 levels across 16 realms.
Each level combines platforming with puzzles built into its layout, while enemies include dragons, imps, ghosts, and more than 30 other creatures. Four large bosses appear during the journey. Hocus begins with a standard magic spell and can collect temporary potions that enable rapid firing, higher jumps, teleportation, and an energy blast. The game changes its graphics, backgrounds, and enemies after every two levels. It includes game saves, selectable skill levels, four cheat passwords, 360-degree scrolling, parallax backgrounds, and partial Xbox 360 controller support.
How Hocus Pocus plays
- 01Realm-Based Campaign
- The campaign spans 16 realms and 36 levels, with visual and enemy changes after each pair of levels.
- 02Temporary Spell Effects
- Collected potions grant short-term abilities such as rapid firing, higher jumps, teleportation, and an energy blast.
- 03Enemy Variety
- The adventure includes more than 30 enemy types and four large bosses.
- 04Saved Progress
- Game saves, selectable skill levels, and four cheat passwords are included.
- 05Controller Support
- The game offers partial support for Xbox 360 controllers.
Hocus Pocus compared to similar games
Hocus Pocus combines side-scrolling platforming, embedded puzzles, temporary magic abilities, and a 36-level campaign. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER focuses on runner-style movement with shooting, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition uses a metroidvania structure with chaotic combat. Hocus Pocus presents a fixed level sequence rather than those games' different action structures.
Hocus Pocus: platforms & release
Is Hocus Pocus worth it?
It is worth it if: platform-game fans who want a fantasy setting with spells and monsters. Skip it if: players seeking modern movement systems may hit a wall with the game's older platforming structure and partial controller support.
Where can I download Hocus Pocus?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Hocus Pocus's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Hocus Pocus on?
Windows and macOS.
