POCKET POWER

TIPS FOR TRAVERSING POCKET LAND

KNOW YOUR STARS

Magic Pockets has some almost Fromsoftware-level cryptic mechanics, including its star system. Collecting exactly one silver star and then a gold star produces a transporter helmet that teleports you to secret zones. Other combinations of silver and gold stars result in different toys appearing.

PERFECT YOUR POWER-UPS

After earning 5,000 points, the counter in the bottom right of the screen will cycle between ten power-ups whenever you kill an enemy. Trap and jump into an enemy to produce the current power-up that’s showing. Goodies available include milk (an extra life) and the coveted silver and gold stars.

TWIST AND SHOUT

When you fall from a height, or leap into a whirlwind or cloud that you’ve thrown, you’ll send the Bitmap Kid careering around the screen in a spin attack. While spinning you’re invincible, making this a very efficient way to knock out a large batch of enemies at once.

SCAN FOR SECRETS

There are at least two secret areas in each of Magic Pockets’ 26 levels. With a bit of snooping around, you can find hidden platforms and interesting items. Using the TVS scattered around levels can help too – they give you a handy zoomed-out map view of your surroundings.

WARP BETWEEN WORLDS

Each world of the game has between five and eight levels. However, it’s possible to jump straight from the first level of each world straight into the next. To work this dark magic, you’ll need the patience to experiment hard with stars and transporter helmets to move through secret areas. Good luck!