wizard tales demo - a platformer by kettleclog

Wizard Tales DEMO: Retro NES Platforming by KettleClog

Step into a nostalgic world inspired by Mega Man and Castlevania. This demo showcases hand-coded levels, enemy concepts, and boss battles. Created entirely by KettleClog with contributions from Nintengoob and Lonewolf4630 for level concepts.

Dual Control Schemes

WASD Mode: W/Space jump, P shoot, O air dash.
Arrow Key Mode: Up/Space jump, P shoot, O air dash.

Critical Mechanic: Mastering the air dash (O key) is essential for progression.

Soundtrack: 8-Bit Remix Collection

Features VRC6 and 8-bit remixes from Capcom and Konami titles: MM7 Wily Stage, Bloody Tears (Castlevania II), Wicked Child. Original level themes include Pine Forest, Goblin Mines, Thunder Fields, Skeleton Tower, Volcanic Caves, Sky Palace, and Twisted Dimension.

Technical Note: Scratch Question Marks

If question marks (?) appear instead of text, this is a common Scratch rendering issue for large projects. Solution: Refresh the page or play via TurboWarp. This cannot be permanently fixed.

Game Features

Retro aesthetics authentic to NES era.
Rescue fellow wizards to unlock new abilities.
Progressive difficulty across distinct biomes.
Mini-boss and main boss themes included.