Fellow adventurers, Magic Quest Media invites you to join our latest and most thrilling creation: Ghoul Thrasher, a Gameboy rogue-like dungeon crawler that transports you back to the golden age of retro gaming!
Founded in 2022, Magic Quest Media was born from a love of Tabletop RPG gaming, fantasy, and DIY homebrew gaming culture. Our small independent team thrives on collaborating with geeky artists, musicians, and creators from the world of metal and sci-fi. Together, we craft immersive games that blend fantasy rpg mechanics with atmospheric storytelling.
The visual style of Ghoul Thrasher is the result of collaborations with some of the most creative minds in contemporary fantasy art:
Quinn Kelly: Quinn is the mastermind behind all of the game’s pixel art, delivering a dark and gritty retro aesthetic that defines Ghoul Thrasher’s haunting atmosphere. His passion for detailed pixel environments and creature design brings the game world to life.
Skinner: An Oakland-based artist renowned for his psychedelic illustrations and work with bands like Mastodon, Skinner has created an exclusive art poster for Ghoul Thrasher , as well as contributing in-game monsters for you to thrash! Known for his vibrant, chaotic style, Skinner’s contribution adds a dose of horror to the dark fantasy world of Ghoul Thrasher.
Emonic: The talented box art artist, Emonic’s signature melancholic, hand-inked style has graced numerous fantasy and sci-fi projects. His work on the Ghoul Thrasher box art invites you into the dark, dismal adventures of the cursed Citadel.
Each of these artists has left their unique mark on Ghoul Thrasher, creating a visual world that complements the game’s retro dungeon-crawling adventure. Their contributions help immerse players in the eerie, doom-infused landscape of Citadel Sinystera.
Ghoul Thrasher is born from a deep love of retro gaming and the eerie vibe of ‘80s horror and DarkFantasy. We draw inspiration from the analog charm of old-school tech, 8-bit games, and the DIY ethos of Homebrew gaming culture. The game’s atmosphere pulses with the heaviness of doom metal, creating an immersive experience where players face relentless enemies and explore twisted landscapes. It’s a love letter to classic gaming, metal, and dark, atmospheric storytelling.
What Sets Ghoul Thrasher Apart?
Deeply Crafted World: Inspired by the atmosphere of 80s horror, the game features dark, moody dungeons and terrifying enemies that test your skills at every turn.
Ever Changing Dungeons: Every dungeon is unique, randomly generated to offer a fresh challenge every time you play.
Immersive Experience: From the analog crunch of the sound to the finely-tuned pixel art, everything is designed to pull you into this decaying, dangerous world.
Join us as we bring this two-year labor of love to life. Your support means everything as we prepare to launch Ghoul Thrasher and continue our journey as a creative collective.
Ghoul Thrasher is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler that transports you back to the golden age of retro gaming! We've conjured a world of peril and mystery, but we need your support to bring this quest to life. Are you ready to take up the scythe and lead Gnargoth to victory?
Ghoul Thrasher takes players on a journey through a decrepit dungeon, deep and dangerous. In the corrupted Citadel Sinystera, experience a randomly generated dungeon crawler where you step into the soggy greaves of Gnargoth, a peasant with nothing to lose and everything to fight for. The Citadel is overrun by monsters and mad mages, the warriors of the land have all been vanquished, and the townsfolk live under a reign of terror.. Gnargoth, the reluctant warrior must take up their scythe, to thrash ghouls and bring much-needed hope back to the peasants of the Squalid Swamp.
Platform: Gameboy, Rom, Desktop
Genre: Dungeon crawler with rogue-like mechanics
Art Style: Retro pixel art with dark, ghoulish themes
Gameplay: Randomly generated levels with intense combat
Bringing Ghoul Thrasher to life is more than just a passion project—it’s a dream fueled by the love for retro games, heavy metal, and dark fantasy. Your support will allow us to:
Expand the Game: Help us add new levels, enemies, and more epic boss battles to make Ghoul Thrasher bigger and better.
Polish the Experience: Funding ensures we can fine-tune the mechanics, enhance the visuals, and create a seamless gameplay experience.
Support Our Indie Team: We’re an independent studio collaborating with incredible artists. Your backing helps us continue working on projects we believe in.
By supporting Ghoul Thrasher on BackerKit, you’re directly contributing to a unique, creative project that blends nostalgia with modern gameplay. Every pledge gets us closer to delivering the game we’ve envisioned—one that fans of retro gaming and dark, gritty adventures will love.
Join us and become part of this journey. Let’s make Ghoul Thrasher something unforgettable!
Backing Ghoul Thrasher comes with awesome rewards designed for retro game lovers and collectors alike. Here’s what’s in store for you:
Exclusive Early Bird Deals: Be one of the first backers and get 20% off all tiers during the first 48 hours.
Collector’s Edition Game Boy Cartridge: Play the game on a physical cartridge, featuring custom artwork and packaging.
Ghoul Thrasher - The Comic Book: Delve in to the twisted origins of Gnargoth, the reluctant warrior, and learn of their lore in this stunning graphic adventure
In-Game Exclusives: Gain access to exclusive skins and early content.
Higher tiers also include collector's items such as:
Exclusive Poster Art by renowned artist Skinner, known for his work with metal bands like Mastodon.
Custom Box Art by artist Emonic, a one-of-a-kind piece designed specifically for backers.
We aim to ship rewards as efficiently as possible. Shipping costs will be calculated after the campaign via the Pledge Manager. Here’s what you can expect:
Estimated Costs:
USA: $8-12
International: $15-25
Shipping Timeline:
Fulfillment begins March 2025, with updates provided throughout the process.
We understand that big pledges can be daunting, so we’re offering a Pay Over Time option for all pledge levels over $150. This feature allows you to split your payment into four equal installments, making it easier to manage your pledge while still securing your rewards. No hidden fees—just more flexibility!
Simply select Pay Over Time at checkout when you back the project.
