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The Pagemaster is a platform game developed by Probe Software for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis in 1994. It was released in conjunction with the film of the same name.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster is a platform game developed by Probe Software for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis in 1994. It was released in conjunction with the film of the same name. The game shipped more than 100,000 copies.
How The Pagemaster Plays
Richard Tyler can be guided through a selection of literature genre-themed levels, ranging from horror to adventure and fantasy worlds. Magic can be used, and stomping enemies to death by jumping on their heads is permitted. Enemies include bats, flying books, giant hands, ghosts, pirates, and more.
The Pagemaster is a platform game developed by Probe Software for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis in 1994. It was released in conjunction with the film of the same name. The game shipped more than 100,000 copies.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The game shipped more than 100,000 copies. GamePro similarly commented that the Genesis version is good in most respects, but the poor controls make it an overall mediocre game. They praised the movie-like graphics and audio, but criticized the controls, saying the character tends to slide around, and felt the game to be generally uninteresting.
It was released in conjunction with the film of the same name. The Pagemaster is a platform game developed by Probe Software for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis in 1994. The four reviewers of Electronic Gaming Monthly also considered it a just above average game.
The Pagemaster — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was The Pagemaster released on?
Fox Interactive shipped The Pagemaster for the Super Nintendo back in 1994, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in The Pagemaster?
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How many players does The Pagemaster support?
This browser version of The Pagemaster handles 1 player(s).
Can I play The Pagemaster online for free?
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