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.

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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.

  • 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.

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 198 reviews
198 reviews
  • Manuel L.
    Verified Buyer
    25 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Wicked good

    Enjoyed the plague

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  • Mike
    Verified Buyer
    56 minutes ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Game Classic Feel

    Really enjoyed this game. The gameplay and exploration was satisfying. Plenty of exploration and quality platforming. Combat was enjoyable and writing was fun. Feels like a great portable Metroidvania. Art style fits the theme very well.

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  • Steven B.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Solid Metroidvania - Standout Music

    As a Metroidvania it’s good. Art style is unique. The story and characters are fun. But the soundtrack shines brightest in this game. Solid overall and would recommend.

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  • Robert R.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome game

    Highly underrated gem, great metrovania title

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  • Robert Q.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Wicked awesome!

    This is one of the best metroidvanias I’ve played in recent years. It’s certainly the best on the GBC; odd that Nintendo never made their own for colorized Gameboy. The gameplay is tight and the graphics are phenomenal, truly some of the best on the handheld. I can’t wait for developer LocusMotion’s next game.

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