Released in 1994 by Probe Software, The Pagemaster brings the animated film to the Super Nintendo as a side-scrolling platformer. You guide Richard Tyler through worlds based on literary genresโHorror, Adventure, and Fantasyโnavigating themed levels filled with enemies as he tries to escape the magical library.
How to play
Your objective is to survive each literary world by reaching the exit, collecting library cards and power-ups along the way. In the browser, use the Arrow keys (D-pad) to move and duck. Press Z (B button) to jump or bounce on enemies, and X (Y button) to use collected secondary weapons like magic dust. If you pick up a magic book, press Shift (Select) to clear all enemies on the screen.
Tips
- Look for the Pagemaster Hat floating in the air, which acts as a checkpoint if you lose a life.
- Collecting a dark book token unlocks a helpful bonus game at the end of the stage.
- Many enemies in the scrolling sections can be bypassed entirely by staying high up on ropes and platforms instead of trying to fight them.
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