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Hocus Pocus
魔法师
Hocus Pocus is a 1994 DOS action platformer developed by an unknown developer. Players control a wizard protagonist navigating through magical environments filled with obstacles and enemies. The gameplay involves jumping across platforms, dodging hazards, and collecting items to progress through levels. Combat requires using magic attacks or projectiles against various creatures. The game features keyboard controls for movement and jumping, with attack buttons for spellcasting. Level progression moves from easier introductory stages to increasingly difficult later levels with more complex layouts and enemy placements. The graphics employ colorful pixel art typical of early 1990s DOS games. Each level presents different platform arrangements and environmental challenges that require precise timing and spatial awareness to complete.
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.8K)
- Last updated
Hocus Pocus Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Hocus Pocus on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Hocus Pocus Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Hocus Pocus on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Hocus Pocus" DOS longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hocus Pocus released?
Hocus Pocus was released in 1994 for the DOS.
How many players does Hocus Pocus support?
Hocus Pocus is a single-player Action game for the DOS.
What type of game is Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Hocus Pocus for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Hocus Pocus runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Hocus Pocus in the browser?
No. Hocus Pocus streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Hocus Pocus?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Hocus Pocus work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Hocus Pocus this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Hocus Pocus. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
