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Onion Boy is a retro-style platformer built in the mold of the original Super Mario games. You play a small hero racing through side-scrolling stages to rescue a princess who's been sealed inside a magic bubble by a monster, and every level between you and her is packed with obstacles and enemies standing in the way.
The loop is classic and tight: run, jump, dodge hazards, grab stars and power-ups along the route, and clear out enemies before pushing on to the next stage. A fireball power-up gives you a ranged attack for the tougher stretches, and the run builds toward a boss fight guarding the end.
Controls
- Arrow keys to move, Z to jump, X to throw a fireball, P to pause
- Or WASD to move, K to jump, J to throw a fireball, P to pause
- Touch controls appear automatically on mobile
Tips
- Grab the fireball power-up before a boss stretch — it clears crowded sections far faster than jumping past everything.
- Collect stars along platforms rather than rushing past them; the path to them usually doubles as the safer route.
- Watch an enemy's movement for a beat before committing to a jump past it.
It suits players who grew up on side-scrolling Mario-likes and want a short, familiar run-and-jump session in the browser.
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