Hocus Pocus

PLATFORMER 1994

Hocus Pocus is a colorful side-scrolling platformer developed by Moonlite Software and published by Apogee Software for MS-DOS in 1994. You play as Hocus, a young apprentice wizard on a quest to prove himself worthy of joining the Council of Wizards—and to win the heart of his beloved Popopa.

Featuring vibrant 256-color VGA graphics, whimsical sound effects, and smooth, fast-paced gameplay, Hocus Pocus combines spell-casting action with puzzle-solving and exploration across dozens of magical levels. With its charming design, varied enemies, and shareware roots, the game remains a beloved title in the golden age of DOS platformers.

Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1994
Developer: Moonlite Software
Publisher: Apogee Software

Just play it!

Tip: Press Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode

Quick tips — new to MS-DOS games?

Click inside the game to give it keyboard/mouse focus.
Ctrl + F10 — release or re-capture the mouse cursor.
Saving varies by game — look for Save in the in-game menu (Esc or F1), or try F5 / F7.
Some games use passwords instead of saves — note it down!
Controls are often shown on the game's intro or title screen — don't skip them.
🖥️ CRT filter is on by default for that authentic monitor look. Toggle it with Alt+F7 or the CRT: ON/OFF button in the bottom-right corner of the game. Your preference is remembered.