The Battle of Olympus Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / RPG
Magician
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Eurocom |
| Publisher | Taxan USA Corp. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Magician is an action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Eurocom and published by Taxan USA Corp.. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Eurocom also made The Jungle Book, Dropzone and Lethal Weapon for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Magician is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Magician cheats & codes
50 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Change Into Caveman When Pressing A, Some Graphics Are Messed Up | ASPELL |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | SXVSAKSE |
| Infinite Food & Water | SLVYIIVI |
| Infinite Water Flask | SXNOGIVG |
| Infinite Saves | SXXPZNVK |
| Never Get Poisoned | SLXIZSSO |
Magician walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Magician.
If you like Magician, the Matrix also picks…
Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Magician FAQ
When did Magician come out on the NES?
Magician was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Magician?
It was developed by Eurocom and published by Taxan USA Corp..
Is Magician multiplayer?
No. Magician is a single-player game.
How long does Magician take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Magician typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Magician on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.