Fit check
Is Magic Frame worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want combat and boss encounters
- Players who enjoy challenging levels with traps and obstacles
- Players seeking a compact action adventure with equipment upgrades
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a relaxed platformer, since levels and enemy encounters are presented as challenging
- Players who prefer progression without boss-gated advancement
- Players seeking a platformer without combat or environmental hazards
Our take on Magic Frame
Progression is tied directly to boss victories: defeating a boss is required before the route forward opens.
What is Magic Frame?
Magic Frame is an action-platformer adventure built around exploring levels and caves, fighting enemies, avoiding traps, and navigating obstacles.
Progression depends on defeating bosses, since each boss blocks the route forward. Equipment can be upgraded, while the character’s skills also improve through play. The game uses frame-by-frame pixel art and draws on classic platformer structure. Its levels include many enemies and present a challenging path through the environments. The experience combines platforming movement with combat, environmental hazards, equipment upgrades, and boss encounters.
How Magic Frame plays
- 01Boss-Gated Progression
- Defeating each boss is required to continue through the game.
- 02Equipment Upgrades
- Players can improve their equipment while progressing through the levels.
- 03Trap-Filled Levels
- Stages include traps, obstacles, and numerous enemies to navigate.
- 04Pixel Art Presentation
- The game uses frame-by-frame pixel art inspired by classic platformers.
Magic Frame compared to similar games
Magic Frame combines traditional platforming, enemy combat, traps, equipment upgrades, and boss-gated progression. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is described as a runner with shooting elements, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania with additional update content.
Magic Frame: platforms & release
Is Magic Frame worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want combat and boss encounters. Skip it if: players looking for a relaxed platformer, since levels and enemy encounters are presented as challenging.
Where can I download Magic Frame?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Magic Frame's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Magic Frame on?
Windows only.
