In MagicLand Dizzy, you guide the famous egg-shaped hero on a quest to rescue his six kidnapped friendsโthe Yolkfolkโfrom the Evil Wizard Zaks. Released for DOS in 1990 by Codemasters Software, this classic action-platformer blends precise jumping with clever inventory puzzles across a surreal, interconnected world.
How to play
Your goal is to explore MagicLand, pick up objects, and figure out where to use them to free each member of the Yolkfolk. You can carry up to three items at once. Use the arrow keys to walk and jump, and press Enter to open your inventory menu to select or drop items. Be careful with your jumps, as Dizzy tends to roll when he lands!
Tips
- Because you can only carry three items, try to leave objects you don’t immediately need in central, memorable locations rather than dropping them randomly.
- Dizzy’s momentum carries him forward when he lands, so factor in a little extra rolling distance before jumping near hazards like water or spikes.
- If you get stuck, re-examine the dialogue from characters you meet; they often drop subtle hints about which item solves their problem.
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