AdventureFit check
Is The Mage worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want a short-form 2D platformer centered on puzzles rather than combat
- Adventure fans who enjoy magic, exploration, and a mystery involving a threatened ruler
- Players who prefer decisions that can produce different story outcomes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking deep role-playing systems, character progression, or combat-focused gameplay
- Players who prefer a linear experience without decisions affecting the ending
- Players looking for a large open world rather than discrete puzzle-platforming levels
Our take on The Mage
Instead of treating the mage as a straightforward platforming character, the game makes body possession and dimensional movement part of its puzzle structure. Its story also connects player decisions to alternate outcomes, shifting the genre from obstacle solving alone toward a branching narrative.
What is The Mage?
The Mage is a 2D puzzle-platformer with an adventure focused on magic, exploration, and problem solving.
Players control an old mage investigating a plot against the king he serves. His forbidden mind-and-body ability lets him cross dimensions and take control of other bodies, creating a central way to pass obstacles and address puzzles. Levels present different challenges, including environmental barriers and puzzle sequences. The game follows an arcade-style structure while advancing a mystery about the assassination attempt. Decisions made during the journey can lead to a happy ending or a darker outcome.
How The Mage plays
- 01Body Possession
- The mage can inhabit other bodies as part of his forbidden mind-and-body ability.
- 02Dimensional Crossing
- The story gives the mage a way to move between dimensions while progressing through obstacles.
- 03Branching Outcomes
- Player decisions can produce either a positive conclusion or a darker fate.
- 04Level-Based Puzzles
- Individual stages introduce their own obstacles and puzzle challenges.
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The Mage: platforms & release
Is The Mage worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want a short-form 2D platformer centered on puzzles rather than combat. Skip it if: players seeking deep role-playing systems, character progression, or combat-focused gameplay.
Where can I download The Mage?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Mage's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Mage on?
Windows and macOS.
