Last updated on December 9th, 2024 at 07:10 pm
Wibarm is an early role-playing shooter game developed by Arsys Software and released in 1986 for the NEC PC-88, PC-98, and FM-7 computers. It was later ported to MS-DOS by Brøderbund Software. The game combines run-and-gun shooter gameplay with role-playing video game elements.
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Wibarm is a side-scrolling shooter game that features RPG elements such as character stats, equipment, and inventory management.
The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where players control a character named Ryo who must battle through hordes of enemies and bosses to save humanity.
Wibarm features a unique time limit system where players must complete each level within a certain amount of time or face a game over.
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Wibarm received positive reviews for its engaging gameplay, unique time limit system, and RPG elements.
The game’s combination of shooter and RPG gameplay was considered innovative for its time and helped pave the way for future games in the genre.
Wibarm was originally released in Japan and was not widely known in the West until its MS-DOS port by Brøderbund Software.
The game’s unique time limit system and post-apocalyptic setting add to the overall experience, making it a notable entry in the genre.
While the game was not widely known in the West until its MS-DOS port, it remains a classic example of early Japanese game design and innovation.
