Defeat Evil Wizard Derek In Master System-Inspired 2D Platformer Sir Noggin

If you want to re-experience the days of Sega’s console era, then this Master System inspired game will be sure to satisfy! Introducing the 2D platformer, Sir Noggin!

While Sega has continued to influence the industry with their games, there was a time when they made consoles. At their peak, they were capable of competing with Nintendo themselves, with both solid hardware and entertaining games. While many remember the 16-bit Sega Genesis, Sega had also released an 8-bit system, dubbed the Master System.

The Master System didn’t reach the same meteoric heights as its higher bit brother, but it would invaluable in building Sega’s foundations. This foundational console is where Sir Noggin takes its inspiration from. Developed by Sinclair Strange and Scarlet Moon Games, Sir Noggin takes the vibrant 8-bit style of the Master System and refines it.

THE VALIANT KNIGHT NOGGIN, AND THE MALICIOUS WIZARD DEREK

In this game, you take the role of the valiant knight, Sir Noggin, on a noble quest. The vile wizard Derek is wreaking havoc across the world, and only Sir Noggin is willing to take on his dark forces. You must adventure through out the land, using your platforming skills to explore and your oversized sword to fight.

Sir Noggin is a 2D Platformer in the same vein as Wonder Boy 3 and Castle of Illusion. You can make use of a power ups to give your gameplay some oomph, while hopping through colorful levels enhanced by a soundtrack by the artist coda. You explorations will put you against many enemies, all to prepare you against your brawl against the monstrous Derek.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS MEGA DRIVE-INSPIRED 2D PLATFORMER

• EXPLORE 20 action-packed stages spread across seven unique zones.
• BATTLE massive (and often adorable) end-level bosses.
• COLLECT five different power-ups to suit your play style or overcome difficult foes.
• LISTEN to an amazing retro soundtrack by Scarlet Moon chiptune artist coda
• DIVE deep with extras including Boss Rush Mode and extra challenges.

Sir Noggin is available on both Itch.io and Steam. The Soundtrack for Sir Noggin can also be purchased on Steam as well. You can also discuss The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls on the PopGeeks Video Game Forum!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sir Noggin is an 8-bit 2D Platformer.
• The Master System inspired the games overall style.
• The game also takes inspiration from Wonder Boy 3 and Castle of Illusion.
• The game was developed by Sinclair Strange and Scarlet Moon Games.
• You play as a knight hunting down an evil wizard named Derek.
• The game had a couple of power ups that empower you in your explorations.
• There are 20 levels across 7 zones, and end-level bosses to fight against.
• The game’s soundtrack is created by song artist coda.
• The game can be bought on both Itch.io and Steam, with the soundtrack on Steam as well.