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

Cloud Chromatic Sapphire front view

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 225 reviews
225 reviews
  • Benjamin G.
    Verified Buyer
    3 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent, Easily Digestible Metroidvania in your Pocket

    Wicked Plague is a surprisingly rich little Metroidvania for the Chromatic/GBC. There's a little more yapping than we need, but the dialogue is quirky and fun, and it does convey the personalities of the characters that are speaking. Combat isn't very deep, but the whole experience is fairly brief -- which isn't a bad thing! It doesn't overstay its welcome and offers just enough challenge to be satisfying. There's also just enough in the way of upgrades/character progression to keep you wanting to press forward, and landing those rewards feels good and meaningful as your avatar gradually gains in stats. Overall, I found this game to be a nice, bite-sized affair with decent combat, fun bosses, good rewards/incentives/stat progression, and just enough character and story to make me want to finish it. I think I will play it again sometime since it doesn't demand too much of my time and I do remember it fondly. Also, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the ATMOSPHERE that the designers built into the rooms and levels -- I found it a lot of fun to explore the various segments of the building and how each had its own feel and sound. Solid recommend!

  • Michael B.
    Verified Buyer
    5 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    My First Chromatic Game Purchase

    Great new Metroidvania style game! The quality of the packaging and the game manual and charm make these even better! This was my first ModRetro cartridge outside of Tetris and I knew I would be buying more.

  • Fran R.
    Verified Buyer
    8 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    good game

    A game that combines exploration, combat, and resource management, it seeks to keep us on edge as we discover what really happened after the devastating outbreak that changed humanity's fate.

  • Derek H.
    Verified Buyer
    19 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Short, But Fun Mini-MetroidVania

    This game is a compact experience. Handheld, action focused, and short. Rounding up I give it a 5/5, but it’s not quite there like some of the lengthier titles. It’s a recommend, but be aware of the experience you’re getting.

  • Mai C.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Gameboy Game

    Neat game my husband enjoys. Box is a good collector addition