Magician is a side-scrolling action RPG released for the NES in 1991. You take on the role of Paul, an apprentice spellcaster on a perilous quest to defeat the evil sorcerer Abadon. The game stands out with its unique magic system, requiring you to collect elemental runes and type them out in combinations to cast different spells while navigating through hostile environments and platforming challenges.
How to play
Your objective is to explore the world, survive enemy encounters, and master rune magic to reach and defeat Abadon. Since this is an NES title, default browser controls apply: use your arrow keys to move (D-pad), Z and X for the A and B buttons (used to jump and interact), and Enter or Shift for Start and Select to manage your inventory and spells.
Tips
- Pay close attention to your food and water supplies; moving and resting drain them, and running out will slowly drain your health.
- Talk to everyone you meet in the villages to learn proper spell combinations, as guessing rune words can drain your limited mana unnecessarily.
- Enemies often drop essential items or coins, so take the time to defeat them rather than just running past, especially early in the game.
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