
Star Mage
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
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About the Game
Star Mage is a challenging 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up inspired by NES-era design.
Fight through 16 procedurally generated levels, defeat bosses at the end of each world, and collect the star at the end of each stage to move forward.
The game features simple controls, vibrant retro visuals, 8-bit music, and a compact arcade-style structure built for quick but demanding play sessions.
Features
- 16 levels
- Procedurally generated stages
- Simple controls
- NES-inspired graphics
- 8-bit music
- Boss battles at the end of each world
- 4 different magic weapons
- 3 collectibles per stage that grant an extra life when all are collected
- Xbox controller support
- Challenging platforming and combat
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Xbox Controller |
| Move | Arrow Keys | D-Pad |
| Shoot | X | X |
| Run/Dash (Hold) | X | X |
| Jump | Z | A |
| Pause | Enter | Start |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Full Screen | F11 | Nothing |
Credits
Developed by: Starciad
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| Updated | 1 day ago |
| Published | 3 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Author | Davi Fernandes |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Made with | Aseprite, MonoGame, LMMS, XNA |
| Tags | 2D, 8-Bit, Action-Adventure, Pixel Art, Procedural Generation, Retro, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Singleplayer |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Xbox controller |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
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Click download now to get access to the following files:
star-mage-windows-x64.zip 75 MB
Version 1.2.0.0
star-mage-linux-x64.zip 50 MB
Version 1.2.0.0
Development log
- Star Mage v1.2.0.01 day ago
- Star Mage v1.1.0.01 day ago
- Star Mage - Launch2 days ago





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