Hocus Pocus

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.