The Pagemaster for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a 2D platformer game, blending adventure and action genres. Players take on the role of a young boy named Richard Tyler, who is transformed into an animated illustration and embarks on a whimsical journey through literary worlds. Guided by the Pagemaster, the player must navigate through levels inspired by classic literature, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles using items from various books to defeat enemies and collect library cards to progress. The game aims to capture the essence of the 1994 film it's based on.