Magic Boy for the Nintendo SNES is a vibrant, side-scrolling platformer game where players control a young wizard named Hewlett. Tasked with restoring peace to a magical world, players traverse diverse levels, capturing pesky creatures with magical spells and returning them to a zoo. With a colorful and cheerful art style, players navigate through various environments, overcome obstacles, and dodge enemies. As they progress, players enhance their magical abilities. The title offers a blend of action, puzzle-solving, and adventure, appealing to fans of classic 2D platforming games.