Alibaba and the Scary Dev

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Alibaba and the Scary Dev casts you as a cunning Arabian rogue on a rescue mission. His kidnapped sweetheart has been taken by the titular Dev and Alibaba’s got no time for heroics, he’s all brute force and street smarts. Navigate a town cross barren wastelands and seize a magic carpet to storm the enemy’s desert fortress. The gameplay mixes platforming and puzzle solving relying on quick reflexes and thief like cunning to smash through obstacles and enemies. Released in 2006 for mobile devices this title offers a gritty alternative to fairy tale rescues. Alibaba’s no noble prince, his tools are his fists agility and whatever he can loot. While not a household name it’s remembered for its punchy action and early mobile design. Fans of no nonsense adventure games might appreciate the straightforward challenge and retro charm.