Incantation | |
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Developer(s) | Titus France |
Publisher(s) | Titus France |
Platform(s) | Super NES |
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Genre(s) | Platformer |
Mode(s) | Single-player [1] |
Incantation is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System platforming game released in 1996 by Titus France. [2] Targeted towards young children, Incantation was released in late 1996, near the end of the lifetime of the Super NES. [3]
The player controls a young wizard who has to complete several levels. Enemies are defeated by using different ranged spells that can be found throughout the levels, with different firing patterns and power. Some levels require players to pick up a certain amount of items while other have a boss battle.
Captain Squideo for GamePro gave the game a 2.5 out of 5 for graphics, 1.5 for sound, and 2.0 for both control and funfactor. [4]
Maniac gave it a 62 out of 100. [5]
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