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 233 reviews
233 reviews
  • Thanos D.
    Verified Buyer
    22 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Super fun

    Great use of the Gameboy color scheme. It's a super fun game

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  • Robert G.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cool game!

    First of all the production is amazing. Having a full color manual is so rare these days and great to see. The cart quality is great and it looks awesome in the clear plastics. The charm is really cool as well. I've seen people put them on their console after beating the game and I think thats great.

    As far as the game it looks amazing. Its cool to see something with art so evocative with such low resolution and have so much going on with such simplicity.

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  • Leonardo O.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing gameplay

    Graphics, music, sound effects, and amazing gameplay. The only problem was that I wanted so much more. I hope there's a sequel to continue the story and the amazing gameplay

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  • Kevin H.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome metroidvania style game!

    I love the dark retro pixel art and simple controls. It's got a good introduction to the main character as well to give you vibes of the story.

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  • Dion L.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome

    Another awesome game. Don't hesitate to buy this one...

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