AdventureFit check
Is Mago worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro platformer fans who want a fantasy quest with a rescue objective
- Players who enjoy exploring levels for hidden locations and collectible orbs
- Platforming fans who want a mix of wand puzzles and occasional mecha play
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a single, uniform movement mechanic may find the wand puzzles and occasional mecha sections uneven in focus.
- Players looking for a tightly linear run may not enjoy levels with secret locations, collectibles, and mini-games.
- Players seeking a realistic or modern visual style may not want a pixel-art platformer.
Our take on Mago
The defining premise is a sorcerer rescuing a princess after eating the evil Gourmet’s food, with the quest moving through platforming levels and occasional mecha sections.
What is Mago?
Mago is a 2D platformer about a sorcerer who sets out to rescue a princess after eating food prepared by the evil Gourmet.
The journey crosses hand-crafted levels in varied areas, including a prairie, a giant tree, and ruins carried by a huge bird. A magic wand can purify enemies and affect the surroundings to solve riddles. Some levels also let the sorcerer pilot a mecha. Levels contain enemies, bosses, secret locations, and secret orbs; collecting the orbs unlocks items and improvements. The town of Musicalia offers a place to take a break, buy upgrades, and meet characters. The game also includes mini-games and a soundtrack.
How Mago plays
- 01Wand-based puzzles
- Magic can alter the surroundings to solve riddles as well as purify evil.
- 02Mecha sections
- Some stages let the sorcerer use a robot instead of relying only on the wand.
- 03Orb unlocks
- Hidden orbs found in levels unlock items and improvements.
- 04Upgrade hub
- Musicalia is a town where players can purchase upgrades and meet characters.
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Mago: platforms & release
Is Mago worth it?
It is worth it if: retro platformer fans who want a fantasy quest with a rescue objective. Skip it if: players seeking a single, uniform movement mechanic may find the wand puzzles and occasional mecha sections uneven in focus.
Where can I download Mago?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Mago's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Mago on?
Windows only.
