A colorful 2.5D platformer in which an anthropomorphic monkey warrior tries to save his homeland from extinction. The game was created on the basis of anime emitted at the turn of the 20th and 21st century.
Based on a license of an anime series, which in turn was inspired by old Chinese legends, the game is a side-scrolled platformer with RPG elements.
Story
Kongo is an anthropomorphic monkey who dreams of becoming the strongest warrior in the world. When the brave hero learns that his hometown, Flower Fruit Mountain, is in danger, he undertakes a mission to save the world. With time it becomes apparent that born of a meteorite that fell from the heavens, Kongo has extraordinary predispositions...
Mechanics
Monkey Magic is an arcade 2.5D platformer in which the hero moves left or right. Each map has a number of arcade challenges, simple logic puzzles, and opponents to overcome. Kongo has at his disposal not only physical attacks but also four types of spells. They are a unique element of fun and distinguish Monkey Magic from many other representatives of the genre. The players can cast spells of fire, ice, decrease, and increase, not only on themselves but also on all creatures and objects encountered. Around this concept, the creators have created a series of tasks and puzzles, with which the players have to cope during the adventure.
Technical aspects
Monkey Magic is a representative of 2.5D games. The title is maintained in a specific style, immediately associated with Japanese animation. The title uses fragments of anime to tell the story.
Last updated on May 5, 2020
Monkey Magic Summary
Platforms:
PlayStation 1
Developer: Electro Source
Publisher: Sunsoft
Age restrictions: 12+
