Plataform: NES / Famicom
Code & Engine: JGNavarro
Game Design & Gfx: LordFred & Azicuetano
Music & Fx: McKlain
Testing: PĆ³mez
Mapper Design: Socram
Hardware Production: Neoingenia
Hardware Testing: TobiSham
Cover Ilustration: Lorena Azpiri
Packaging & Manual: Azicuetano
Publish date: 01 Sep, 2025
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.
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.
Throughout your journey, youāll collectĀ pages from a forbidden grimoire, unlocking powerful spells andĀ mystical transformations. Adapt to different challenges by morphing into:
šø Ā·Ā·Ā·Ā FrogĀ ā Dive underwater for extended periods and leap to greater heights.
šæļø Ā·Ā·Ā·Ā SquirrelĀ ā Perform long jumps and squeeze through small gaps.
š¦¢ Ā·Ā·Ā·Ā GooseĀ ā Soar through the air to reach difficult-to-access areas.
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.
MalasombraĀ is not just about actionāitās 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.
Success inĀ MalasombraĀ is not just about fast reflexesāyouāll also needĀ intelligence and strategyĀ to overcome the many challenges ahead. Solve puzzles, find hidden paths, and master your magical abilities to progress.
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.
