Underplayed Gems

Hocus Pocus (2014)

Hocus Pocus cover
Developer
Moonlite Software
Publisher
3D Realms
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 202 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A challenging 2D action-platformer with rapidly shifting visuals and fantasy enemies that demands quick reflexes to survive.

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What players say

Players mostly recommend Hocus Pocus for its nostalgic value as a 90s DOS platformer, with praise for its music and graphics. However, several reviews note technical problems with the DOSBox emulator, including screen stretching and wrong sound configuration.

Screenshots

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