Play Pagemaster, The (Europe) Online

Pagemaster on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System came out in 1994, published by Fox Interactive. It was part of that wave of mid-90s platformers based on animated films, trying to capture the movie's adventure in a side-scrolling format. The game doesn't stand out as a major hit from that era, but it has its own quiet following.

You control Richard Tyler, the boy from the film, navigating through levels based on different literary genres. Your main goal is to progress through each themed world, like Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror, by running, jumping, and avoiding enemies. The gameplay involves screen-by-screen exploration, collecting pages to unlock new areas, and using items like a sword for combat in certain sections. The pacing can feel uneven, and some jumps require precise timing, leading to a moderate difficulty level. It feels like a straightforward, sometimes clunky, but visually varied trip through a living library.