Wicked Plague

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Wicked Plague

You're Ramuel, the youngest exterminator in MonteCruz. The building you’re sent to isn’t just infested—it’s cursed. Fight through floors full of monsters, uncover the truth, and survive the night. Built from the ground up as a modern Metroidvania for 8-bit handhelds.

You're Ramuel, the youngest exterminator in MonteCruz. The building you’re sent to isn’t just infested—it’s cursed. Fight through floors full of monsters, uncover the truth, and survive the night. Built from the ground up as a modern Metroidvania for 8-bit handhelds.

Compatible With

Play original N64® cartridges on any modern display with perfect accuracy.

Compatible With
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The best way to play Game Boy® and Game Boy Color® games.

  • Modern Metroidvania adventure
  • Polished action-platforming
  • Atmospheric pixel art
  • Intense boss battles
  • Original chiptune soundtrack

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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

LocusMotion

Location

USA

How It Started

I spent years doing pixel art as a hobby. During COVID, I started offering my work as a freelancer – creating graphics for indie games – and that’s what led me deeper into game development.

Other Games / Projects

Carpathian Nights, Lords of Exile

Fun Fact

Game Boy development, to me, feels more like a craft than a pipeline. Creating detailed animations and immersive environments on such limited hardware demands a different kind of skill and planning compared to modern platforms – and I find that challenge really fulfilling.

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

I’ve always wanted to create a nonlinear platformer adventure with the kind of story and characters I personally love.

What Makes This Game Special

When I was a kid, I told myself I’d grow up to make games, even if only as a hobby. Wicked Plague is a promise kept. It’s a gift to my younger self, and the first of many games I plan to bring to life.

You'll Love This If...

You love challenging platformers and brutally tough boss fights. And if you’re a fan of 8-bit aesthetics, this game treats that style as a true art form – not just a retro filter.

Inspiration / Influences

Gameplay-wise: the classics – Metroid, Castlevania, and especially the Mega Man Zero series for its boss design. Visually, it’s inspired more by anime, manga, and stylized games with a strong punk energy, like Guilty Gear and The World Ends With You.

Favorite Feature

The boss battles. They’re designed to be intense and unforgiving – no room for error. That’s deliberate: unlike most handheld action games of the past, Wicked Plague bosses are fast, smart, and deadly by design.

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 210 reviews
210 reviews
  • COLLIN M. M.
    Verified Buyer
    1 hour ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Good Game, Maybe Not For Me.

    The game has really great color palette, sprites, and overall design. The mechanics and controls are tight and responsive. I really WANT to enjoy this game, but it very much is meant to be a challenging metroidvania. This is just not a kind of game that I am good at, personally. I would encourage others to give it a shot. I will continue to try and practice and maybe I will get past the first boss! But until then, I'll enjoy other titles in this library. The four stars instead of five is not really because I suck at the game, but more that the dialogue isn't very engaging. Which I think is notable considering I didn't get very far. Maybe I would be hooked more if I was able to progress further.

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  • Carl D.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Wicked Plague

    Love the game so far. A good challenge. Love the visuals and music.

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  • MR L. J. F.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Loved it

    Game was pretty short and would have liked an extra hour or so but it was brilliant

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  • Nathan H.
    Verified Buyer
    6 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Short but decidedly sweet

    It's clear that a lot of care and attention to detail went into the making of this fun little metroidvania style adventure, and what it manages to wring out of GBC hardware is seriously impressive. Although it is a bit on the short side, it also doesn't overstay its welcome or pad out the adventure with unnecessary bloat, leading to a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Definitely worth a look!

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  • Jesse
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Gorgeous Game

    Art and music if off the charts. A gorgeous game that is also fun. I just have trouble beating the bosses, as the game is very punishing to not super metroidvania experienced players.

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