Underplayed Gems

Slightly Magic - 8bit Legacy Edition (2016)

Slightly Magic - 8bit Legacy Edition cover
Developer
Colin Jones & The Potassium Frog
Publisher
Potassium Frog Limited
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic remaster of a 1990s arcade adventure with playful spell-casting, jumping, and item collecting in a colorful retro world.

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What players say

Players praise the nostalgic ZX Spectrum port and creator commentary, but many note abandoned support with a visible debug console and missing animations. The game is short and challenging, with trial-and-error puzzles and limited inventory causing frustration for modern players.

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