Meteorbyte Publishing and developer Gusarapo Games have announced the release of Running on Magic, an auto-scrolling platformer that will come to Nintendo Switch sometime during the summer season.
The plot focuses on a mage who is running to escape the Grim Reaper, running through obstacle courses to avoid him. In this vibrantly crafted game, players will use their flying powers to jump over blob creatures in an attempt to survive until the end.
The synopsis reads: “Every mode will speed up the game and you will find less pickups along your way. Your wizard will also have less hp. In the hardest mode you will only have a single hit to complete your journey! Endless mode where speed will be constantly increasing! Challenge your friends (or yourself) by sharing your score on the leaderboard!”
'Running on Magic' will release in the summer on Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox Series X & S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Image Credit: Gusarapo Games, Meteorbyte Publishing
What's Driving This Trend
- Forced-scroll Games
- With the release of Running on Magic, there is an opportunity for game developers to create more visually stunning and challenging Forced-Scroll Platform Games.
- Auto-scrolling Platformers
- The auto-scrolling genre is increasing in popularity, and Running on Magic's release opens an opportunity for more developers to create innovative Auto-Scrolling Platformers.
- Leaderboard Integration
- The inclusion of leaderboard integration into Running on Magic provides an opportunity for developers to incorporate more social elements into their games to create a more connected gaming experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- Running on Magic's release highlights an opportunity for the gaming industry to continue exploring creative and innovative genres like Forced-Scroll Games, Auto-Scrolling Platformers, and Leaderboard Integration.
- Software Development
- Software developers can take inspiration from the release of Running on Magic to create visually-striking games in Forced-Scroll and Auto-Scrolling Platformer genres with advanced Leaderboard Integration and other social mechanics.
- Consumer Electronics
- The release of Running on Magic across a wide range of gaming platforms including Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox Series X & S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam is a reminder for Consumer Electronics developers to continuously improve console hardware capabilities for better gaming experiences.
