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Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers!
Released 05 Dec 2024
Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise.
Developed by VEA Games · Published by Knights Peak







Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut has about 349 positive and 62 negative player reviews out of a total 411. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
Adventure calls in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, our love letter to platformers! Run, jump, and ride with Niko and Luna through colorful levels full of danger, treasures, and super-sized bosses. Play on your own or together with a friend in couch co-op—also, play anywhere with your Steam Deck!
Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut features all-new levels, more treasures, and new challenges to master in Hard Mode. Any progress from the original game will carry over, too!
When a magical island falls under the evil clutches of Baron Grimbald and his Cobring army, two treasure-hunting mongooses heed the call to adventure. Take Niko and Luna through vibrant 2.5D worlds packed with platforming thrills, super-sized boss fights, minecart rides, underwater odysseys, and even classic 3D segments.
Put your platforming skills to the test as you blaze through colorful levels across eight worlds. Explore the frosty peaks of Snowland, the mysterious Magic Wood, and Dry Sea’s briny depths—and keep an eye out for secret collectibles hidden along the way. Whether you’re a classic platformer fan or just jumping in, there’s something for everyone!
Collect and summon animal friends found throughout the world! Ride them to new heights, or use their special attacks to battle enemies. Charge with Boaris the Boar, hop on Todd the Toad for lofty leaps, rule the waves with Oceanis the Seahorse, or go prehistoric with Dino.
Tailor the game to your skill level! Young fans and platformer newcomers can start with Easy Mode, while Normal Mode offers something to chew on without getting too sweaty. Hard Mode and challenge modifiers will shake things up for true platforming pros. Mirrored levels? Why not! Chased by a vindictive crosshair? You got it! Many more tricky challenges are available to test your platforming mettle. Are you up to the task?
The music of Nikoderiko’s magical world is brought to life by legendary composer David Wise, known for his work on iconic platformer soundtracks. Plug in, turn up the volume, and let these magical melodies take you back to a golden age of platforming!
*Our heroes and villains have learned new languages! Experience Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut with full voice acting in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese.

| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 36 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 82/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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