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Magic Boy came out in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, published by Empire Interactive. It was one of many platformers on the system, a time when developers were experimenting with different kinds of heroes and worlds. You don't see many games starring a character quite like this one.

You control the Magic Boy himself, moving screen by screen through a colorful, tiled world. Your main goal is to capture all the monsters in each stage by touching them after you've stunned them. You have a simple jump to navigate the platforms, and you can pick up and throw blocks, which is essential for hitting enemies from a distance or for solving the environmental puzzles that block your path. The game has a deliberate pace; it's more about careful positioning and timing than fast reflexes, though some of the later stages can be quite demanding. Playing it feels like working through a large, interactive puzzle box where every screen is its own small challenge.