History VideoGame / CastleOfMagic

Contrast ''VideoGame/EternalLegacy,'' another Gameloft title that pulls from a more wide-range of titles.

* BraggingRightsReward: Collecting the three hidden pickups on a level does nothing but increase your score for that level and show on the overworld that they've been collected. And since there's no reward for getting a high score, either, it's mostly just [[SelfImposedChallenge there so you can say you found them.]]

* FollowTheLeader: With the leader in this case being "every 2D platformer that was popular in the 90's," and [[CultClassic a few that weren't.]]

* WaddlingHead: The basic small monster is one of these. Although they don't have hands, they can still operate cannons, apparently.

''Castle of Magic'', [[MarketBasedTitle also known as]] ''Magic Castle Story,'' is a PlatformGame released on mobile devices and UsefulNotes/DSiWare in 2009.

%% * GettingCrapPastThe Radar: Due to overwhelming and persistent misuse, GCPTR is on-page examples only until 01 June 2021. If you are reading this in the future, please check the trope page to make sure your example fits the current definition.
* TheGoomba: The small monsters, which are apparently just called "[[ShapedLikeItself Small Monsters.]]"
* GoombaStomp: Many monsters can be stomped on, but not [[SpikesOfDoom spiked]] ones.

* StageFatality: [[spoiler: Snowmax is defeated by pushing him into a giant flame.]]
* StarShapedCoupon: The bonus pickups hidden in the levels.
* SuperNotDrowningSkills: We guess it's all part of being a wizard.
* TemporaryPlatform: The "sinking" variety, with some shape similarities to VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld's Donut Lifts. Some clouds also vanish after being landed on.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90s than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' and [[VideoGame/YoshisIsland its family]] [[VideoGame/WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, The resulting game plays like a mad mishmash of ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros,'' ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog,'' ''VideoGame/SolomonsKey,'' and every other platformer under the sun. It's ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall.

* EverythingsBetterWithPenguins: Ice World contains penguin enemies, naturally. They attack with wooden tubs.

* HelpfulMook: Most monsters can be turned into blocks, which can be stood on or pushed into other enemies. The bullet-shooting monsters' missiles also make useful platforms for you, and, in Space Land, the laser-spewing [=UFOs=] can [[BalefulPolymorph turn you into a rather useful bee form.]]

* VideoGameFlight: In Space Land, certain [[HelpfulMook laser-UFOs]] will [[BalefulPolymorph turn you into a bee]], allowing you to fly through the level as long as their [[CursedWithAwesome "curse"]] lasts.

* BalefulPolymorph: In Space Land, the laser-spitting [=UFOs=] can sometimes turn you into one of the bee enemies. However, being able to [[VideoGameFlight fly]], the bee is naturally quite useful for exploring.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' and [[VideoGame/YoshisIsland its family]] [[VideoGame/WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, The resulting game plays like a mad mishmash of ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros,'' ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog,'' ''VideoGame/SolomonsKey,'' and every other platformer under the sun. It's ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' and [[VideoGame/YoshisIsland its family]] [[VideoGame/WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, The resulting game plays like a mad mishmash of ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros,'' ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog,'' ''VideoGame/SolomansKey,'' and every other platformer under the sun. It's ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall.

* VideoGameSettings:
** GreenHillZone / RuinsForRuinsSake: Green Labyrinth
** GangplankGalleon / PalmTreePanic: Pirate Ship
** LevelAte: Cake World
** SlippySlideyIceWorld / DeathMountain: Ice World
** SpaceZone: Space World
** AllTheWorldsAreAStage / FinalExamFinale: The Inner Castle

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: The [[AllTheWorldsAreAStage Cake World-redux level in The Inner Castle]] is called [[MarshmallowHell "Marshmallow Heaven"]]. And marshmallows don't appear at all in the LevelAte segments.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: The [[AllTheWorldsAreAStage Cake World-redux level in The Inner Castle]] is called "MarshmallowHeaven." And marshmallows don't appear at all in the LevelAte segments.

* TemporaryPlatform: The "sinking" variety, with some shape similarities to SuperMarioWorld's Donut Lifts. Some clouds also vanish after being landed on.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' and [[VideoGame/YoshisIsland its family]] [[VideoGame/WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, The resulting game plays like a mad mishmash of ''SuperMarioBros,'' ''SonicTheHedgehog,'' ''SolomansKey,'' and every other platformer under the sun. It's ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall.

* TheHub: The castle, from which you can access all the worlds.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''SuperMarioBros'' and [[YoshisIsland its family]] [[VideoGame/WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, The resulting game plays like a mad mishmash of ''SuperMarioBros,'' ''SonicTheHedgehog,'' ''SolomansKey,'' and every other platformer under the sun. It's ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''SuperMarioBros'' and [[YoshisIsland its family]] [[WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, The resulting game plays like a mad mishmash of ''SuperMarioBros,'' ''SonicTheHedgehog,'' ''SolomansKey,'' and every other platformer under the sun. It's ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall.

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* WaddlingHead: The basic small monster is one of these. Although they don't have hands, they can still operate cannons, apparently.

* HelpfulMook: Most monsters can be turned into blocks, which can be stood on or pushed into other enemies. The bullet-shooting monsters' missiles also make useful platforms for you, and, in Space Land, the laser-spewing UFOs can [[BalefulPolymorph turn you into a rather useful bee form.]]

* BalefulPolymorph: In Space Land, the laser-spitting UFOs can sometimes turn you into one of the bee enemies. However, being able to [[VideoGameFlight fly]], the bee is naturally quite useful for exploring.

''Castle of Magic'', [[MarketBasedTitle also known as]] ''Magic Castle Story,'' is a PlatformGame released on mobile devices and NintendoDSiWare in 2009.

* SillinessSwitch: The game allows you to take photographs with the Nintendo DSi/3DS camera and turn them into sprites in the game, replacing items and several characters. It serves no purpose other than to be fun and/or silly.

* TemporaryPlatforms: The "sinking" variety, with some shape similarities to SuperMarioWorld's Donut Lifts. Some clouds also vanish after being landed on.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''SuperMarioBros'' and [[YoshisIsland its family]] [[WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, and is ''extremely'' {{Troperiffic}} overall. Contrast ''VideoGame/EternalLegacy,'' another Gameloft title that pulls from a more wide-range of titles.

** GangplankGalleon / PalmTreePanic: PirateShip

** AllTheWorldsAreAStage / FinalExamLevel: The Inner Castle

* OneUp: They resemble wizard hats. [[DigitizedSprite Or anything else you want to take a picture of.]]

* DigitizedSprite: You the player have this power: You can take photos of things and turn them into objects in the game.

In contrast to many of Gameloft's other works, ''Castle of Magic'' is more of an AffectionateParody[=/=]{{Homage}} to the bright, colorful 2D platformers of the 90's than a riff on any one particular work. Although it contains many prominent notes from ''SuperMarioBros'' and [[YoshisIsland its family]] [[WarioLand of games]], it also has [[ReferenceOverdosed numerous]] {{Shout Out}}s and mechanical "borrowings" to and from other classic games, and is ''extremely'' {{Troperriffic}} overall. Contrast ''VideoGame/EternalLegacy,'' another Gameloft title that pulls from a more wide-range of titles.

* AirbornMook: The bees, and the seagulls in the Pirate Ship world.