Magical Whip: Wizards of Phantasmal Forest

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You play as one of two wizards wielding a magic whip to fight through a forest filled with enemies. Each character has distinct abilities that let you tackle obstacles and enemies in different ways. The levels mix platforming with action as you swing your whip to clear paths and defeat bosses. The touch screen controls let you aim precisely when attacking. The game leans into simple but varied level design with some clever use of the DSi hardware. While not overly complex, the dual-character option adds a bit of replay value. Released in 2010, it has a small cult following among fans of older DSi platformers. The forest setting feels cohesive even if the visuals are basic by modern standards.