Bit Game ReviewsThree runs using the Wizard, Knight and Fighter characters in Magic Castle. I died quite early in each of them so I joined them all in a single video. Check my much longer run with the Archer here: youtu.be/VsHPAb02lnA
Magic Castle is a cancelled game for the Net Yaroze that got recently released. Check the full details of the release and an interview to the original creators here: http://netyaroze-europe.com/Media/Magic-Castle
「 Retro Fridays 」Magic Castle (Net Yaroze) - Wizard, Knight & Fighter Gameplay / No CommentaryBit Game Reviews2021-01-08 | Three runs using the Wizard, Knight and Fighter characters in Magic Castle. I died quite early in each of them so I joined them all in a single video. Check my much longer run with the Archer here: youtu.be/VsHPAb02lnA
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