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.

  • 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 207 reviews
207 reviews
  • Nathan H.
    Verified Buyer
    15 hours 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
    2 days 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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  • Paul U.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Play This One First!

    I'll admit it: I'm not great at finishing my video games. Not that there's anything wrong with that, necessarily, but I can attest to understanding the strong dopamine push of actually getting all the way through one.

    That's the biggest pro of Wicked Plague, to me (aside from the music!). You have a great Metroidvania, that does just enough to earn that moniker, and it's not that long! This is a positive! In the hand, with 30 min up to 2 hour sessions, this game just rocks.

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  • Antonio Y.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Good game

    Who doesn't love a good metrobania with modern difficulty and forgiving checkpoint.

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  • Aidan K.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great metroidvania

    the games a little short but its overall extremely fun hopefully we get a sequel as some of the characters feel like they could use more screen time

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