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Magical Kid's Doropie (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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1990
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The Japanese version of Krion Conquest. Little witch in a Mega Man-inspired action-platformer. Varied magic mechanics, well-built levels. Original version of an overlooked but solid game.

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Category
Action 1 player 7+
Description
Action platformer featuring Doropie, a little witch battling the robotic forces of Warumon with her magic wand. Published by Toho, released in Japan in 1990. Doropie in side-scrolling view with wand shots, magical sub-weapons, varied bosses and memorable soundtrack. A little-known original Toho action platformer on Famicom.

Magical Kid's Doropie review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,12 MB 📅28/09/1990
Published by Capcom

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Collector interest

Toho's platformer, handled by Capcom in Japan, became one of the most coveted late Famicom titles, and its steep pricing bears that out. Released in late 1990 yet kept exclusive to Japan, it pairs polished technical work and a celebrated soundtrack with a modest run from a publisher rarely active in games. Its complete absence from any Western edition makes it a sought Famicom exclusive whose scarcity sharpened as the console wound down.

Is Magical Kid's Doropie still worth playing in 2026?

Magical Kid's Doropie, the Japanese version of The Krion Conquest, is a Toho action-platformer in which a little witch, Doropie, fights Warumon's robotic forces with her magic wand. The varied spell system, freely compared to Mega Man, and the cartoon charm bring a certain appeal. The slightly stiff handling, capricious hitboxes and uneven difficulty betray its limits. For fans of magic-based NES action-platformers and Japanese curiosities, it is a likable discovery, pleasant despite its rough edges.

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