Malasombra

An epic adventure with an exciting story full of mysteries!
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Credits

Plataform: NES / Famicom

Code & Engine: JGNavarro

Game Design & Gfx: LordFred & Azicuetano

Music & Fx: McKlain

Testing: Pómez

Mapper Design: Socram

Hardware Production: Neoingenia

Hardware Testing: TobiSham

Cover Ilustration: Lorena Azpiri

Packaging & Manual: Azicuetano

Publish date: 01 Sep, 2025

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The Story

Set in a world of legends and fairy tales, Malasombra offers an epic adventure with a thrilling story where nothing is as it seems.

In a beautiful and faraway place, the celebration of the royal wedding betweenĀ Astrid, the princess of the kingdom, andĀ Pirou, a young apprentice magician, is cut short by the irruption ofĀ Malasombra, a sorcerer with a grudge against the king for condemning him to banishment some time ago due to his perfidious advice.

Malasombra turned everyone present into a frogĀ except Pirou, who managed to repel the spell with his humble wand as an apprentice magician,Ā and kidnapped Astrid, as revenge for so many years of suffering in exile.

Determined to save his beloved, Pirou sets out on a dangerous adventure full of challenges and dark secrets, determined to face any obstacle to restore peace and win Astrid back.

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The Game

A terrible spell, a forbidden grimoire, an evil sorcerer, wizards, princesses, witches, bounty hunters, palace intrigues and magic, lots of magic await in Malasombra.

You playĀ Pirou, a humble aspiring magician who sees his beloved taken away from him on his wedding day by the evil sorcererĀ Malasombra, who turns everyone at the celebration into frogs.

PirouĀ will need to collect the pages of a powerful grimoire, which will allow him to acquire new abilities through transmutations, in order to destroyĀ Malasombra, recover his beloved and reverse all the evil he has done to the kingdom.

This ambitious project has taken over five years to develop and will delight all lovers of retro video games and classic consoles like the NES.

✨ Magic & Transformations

Throughout your journey, you’ll collectĀ pages from a forbidden grimoire, unlocking powerful spells andĀ mystical transformations. Adapt to different challenges by morphing into:
🐸 Ā·Ā·Ā·Ā Frog – Dive underwater for extended periods and leap to greater heights.
šŸæļø Ā·Ā·Ā·Ā Squirrel – Perform long jumps and squeeze through small gaps.
🦢 Ā·Ā·Ā·Ā Goose – Soar through the air to reach difficult-to-access areas.

šŸ’°Ā Treasures & Economy

Defeating enemies and discovering hiddenĀ chestsĀ will reward you with valuable loot. UseĀ goldĀ to purchaseĀ more powerful wandsĀ and items inĀ shops scattered across the kingdom.

šŸ“–Ā A Captivating Story

MalasombraĀ is not just about action—it’s anĀ epic tale filled with depth and mystery. WithĀ over 10 secondary charactersĀ and countless NPCs to interact with, every conversation holds clues that will help you uncover the secrets of the world and fulfill your mission.

The game featuresĀ over 300 dialogue boxes per language, fully available inĀ English and Spanish, ensuring an immersive storytelling experience for all players.

🧠 Skill & Strategy Required

Success inĀ MalasombraĀ is not just about fast reflexes—you’ll also needĀ intelligence and strategyĀ to overcome the many challenges ahead. Solve puzzles, find hidden paths, and master your magical abilities to progress.

ā³Ā Hours of Adventure

This is no short quest! With a playtime ofĀ 5 to 7 hours,Ā MalasombraĀ offersĀ save pointsĀ throughout the game to let you pick up your journey whenever you need.

Nuevo videojuego de acción y aventura para NES, donde una visión actual sobre los cuentos clÔsicos llevarÔn al jugador a vivir una aventura destinada a convertirse en leyenda.

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You can get the digital version or the fantastic physical edition from our store, which includes a manual and a dust cover. It's a must-have for your collection!
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Grettings

To Eduardo Arancibia for his help and for offering theĀ Arcade Vintage Museum as the venue for Malasombra’s official launch, and to JosĆ© LuĆ­s Rodriguez (VidaExtraRetro), Alejandro Monzó (Las Cosas Retro), and JosĆ© LuĆ­s Sanz (Hecho con Pixels) for their excellent coverage of the event.

To family and friends like Beatriz Galdós, Soraya Pacios, Ana Poveda, Victoria Castillo, Lucía Castillo, Emma Domenech, Sandro Celemín, Hugo Celemín, IvÔn Castillo, Francisco Guardia, Alberto Meseguer, and Juan Carlos Amestoy for their great help in creating the physical editions and handling shipping logistics.

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