Magical Chase Nintendo Gameboy Vintage Video Game GB

Description

Magical Chase is a horizontal-scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Quest Corporation and originally released for the TurboGrafx-16 in Japan in 1991. The heroine is Ripple, a mischievous apprentice witch who accidentally releases demons from a forbidden book and must pursue them across seven stages on her broomstick, accompanied by two star-shaped companions called Topsy and Turvy that orbit her and provide additional firepower. Players collect crystals dropped by enemies and spend them at floating shops run by a pumpkin vendor to buy weapon upgrades — including a rapid-fire Balkan, 3-Way spread shots, homing attacks, and the devastating x4 beam — as well as health restoratives. The star maidens can be repositioned around Ripple to create shields or focus fire, adding a tactical dimension to the shooting. Quest’s team notably went on to create Ogre Battle, Tactics Ogre, and Final Fantasy Tactics, giving Magical Chase an intriguing place in gaming history.

The Game Boy Color port, released in Japan in 2000 by Microcabin under the title Magical Chase GB, faithfully carries over the parallax scrolling and core gameplay of the PC Engine version, making it one of the most technically impressive shoot-em-ups on the handheld. Its limited Japanese distribution caused the GBC cartridge to become a rare collector’s item much like its TurboGrafx predecessor, though an English fan translation was released in 2001 by the group Gaijin Productions. The rights to the series eventually passed to Square Enix following Quest’s acquisition in 2002, preserving Ripple’s legacy within gaming history. This is a true rarity that combines charming visuals, catchy music, and satisfying arcade-style shooting.

• Fast tracked P&P from the UK
• FREE plastic protective cart case
• All international orders sent via Royal Mail, fully insured