{"id":124509,"date":"2022-05-04T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-131031"},"modified":"2022-05-04T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T17:30:00","slug":"painterly-platformer-running-on-magic-launches-on-switch-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/05\/04\/painterly-platformer-running-on-magic-launches-on-switch-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Painterly Platformer &#8216;Running On Magic&#8217; Launches On Switch This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/761ae444bc638\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/761ae444bc638\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"Pe0p06DeFvc\">[embedded content]<figcaption class=\"youtube-sub\">Subscribe to <a class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=nintendolife\">Nintendo Life<\/a> on <span class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"nintendolife\" data-layout=\"default\" data-count=\"default\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/nintendolife\">YouTube<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Publisher Meteorbyte Publishing has announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/running_on_magic\">Running on Magic<\/a>, a pixelated platformer in which you take on the role of a desperate mage on a journey to avoid the Grim Reaper. The game will consist of constantly scrolling levels and you&#8217;ll need to use your platforming skills to cross deadly chasms and fearsome creatures.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Gusarapo Games, the title will launch on Switch in Summer 2022, so it&#8217;s not too far off if you&#8217;re a fan of this type of game!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what to expect from the game&#8217;s Steam Page:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Jumping Challenges<\/strong> \u2013 Make your way by jumping over pits and platforms in a game meant to be accessible to every player.<br \/>&#8211; <strong>Aerial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gematsu.com\/genres\/action\"> Action [349 articles]&#8221;&gt;Action<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Jump, float and stomp to surpass every obstacle. Collect magic spread throughout the level to fuel these abilities and adapt to any situation.<br \/>&#8211; <strong>Beautiful Sceneries<\/strong> \u2013 Beautiful sceneries rendered in pixel art and catchy music to follow along. Discover each of the five themed worlds.<br \/>&#8211; <strong>A Small Story with a Humorous Touch<\/strong> \u2013 Meet the Grim Reaper as they try to convince the mage to come with them and fail every time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Game Modes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> You are able to enjoy an easy and cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gematsu.com\/genres\/adventure\"> Adventure [245 articles]&#8221;&gt;adventure<\/a>, but if you want to try yourself\u2026<br \/>&#8211; Four different difficulties! Raise the challenge!<br \/>&#8211; Every mode will speed up the game and you will find less pickups along your way. Your wizard will also have less hp.<br \/>&#8211; In the hardest mode you will only have a single hit to complete your journey!<br \/>&#8211; Endless mode where speed will be constantly increasing! Challenge your friends (or yourself) by sharing your score on the leaderboard!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Running On Magic 01\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/fcd10abf3a89f\/running-on-magic-01.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/fcd10abf3a89f\/running-on-magic-01.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Running On Magic 01\"><\/a><a title=\"Running On Magic 02\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6b5016b69b9c0\/running-on-magic-02.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6b5016b69b9c0\/running-on-magic-02.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Running On Magic 02\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"Running On Magic 03\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c2120f86952ab\/running-on-magic-03.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c2120f86952ab\/running-on-magic-03.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Running On Magic 03\"><\/a><a title=\"Running On Magic 04\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/286e92a88e180\/running-on-magic-04.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0NDUgMjQ1Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/286e92a88e180\/running-on-magic-04.445x245.jpg\" alt=\"Running On Magic 04\"><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\">Images: Meteorbyte Publishing<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p><em>Will you be picking up Running on Magic this Summer? Let us know, as always, with a comment below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube Publisher Meteorbyte Publishing has announced Running on Magic, a pixelated platformer in which you take on the role of a desperate mage on a journey to avoid the Grim Reaper. 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