Wizard of Wor is a classic arcade game that was released in 1980 by Midway.
Dive into Wizard of Wor (1980, Midway), a top-down maze shoot-em-up that traps you as a lone “Worrior” in colorful dungeons packed with monstrous foes. Control yellow Worriors (player one) or blue (player two in co-op) to rack up points by blasting enemies—solo or with a friend for frantic teamwork.
The action ramps up perfectly: start with slow Burwor larvae that split when shot, then face speedy Worlks, invisible Thorgs, and the tank-like Quorls. Levels escalate with more creatures, faster speeds, and the Wizard’s taunting laughter echoing as a boss unleashes minions. Simple controls, infinite replayability, and that addictive “just one more game” hook make it a timeless blast.
#### Curiosities
Ported widely to Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Atari 2600/5200, and rebranded *The Incredible Wizard* for Bally Astrocade.
Original carts dangled cash prizes for high scores—pure ’80s arcade fever.
Snagged “Best Multi-Player Video Game” at the 4th Arkie Awards (hailed as the Astrocade’s finest) and a Certificate of Merit at the 5th.
Ranked 84th on Flux magazine’s 1995 Top 100; lives on in *Midway Arcade Treasures 2* (2004) and *Midway Arcade Origins* (2012).
This gem shines for retro fans: addictive mechanics, quirky sounds (those monster squeals!), and co-op chaos that still holds up on emulation like Stella or VICE. Pick it up—you’ll be Worrior-ing all night.
The Remake
Our four heroes discovered the subterranean headquarter of the Wizard of Terror and his evil army, before he could execute his crazy plan. Now it is your turn to defeat the army of darkness and the Wizard or Terror…
