Last updated on September 9th, 2023 at 04:46 pm
Wizard of Wor is a classic arcade game that was released in 1980 by Midway.
#################Gameplay
– Wizard of Wor is a maze-based shoot-em-up featuring one or co-operative two-player gameplay
– In a two-player game, player one controls yellow Worriors while player two controls blue Worriors
– The game is played from a top-down point of view, and the player controls a “Worrior” who is trapped in a dungeon
– The goal is to earn as many points as possible by shooting the creatures that inhabit the dungeon
– The game features a variety of creatures, each with their own unique abilities and behaviors
– The game’s difficulty increases as the player progresses through the levels, with more creatures and faster movement speeds
##################Curiosities
– The game was ported to several home consoles, including the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, and Atari 5200
– The game was renamed to The Incredible Wizard for the Bally Astrocade
– The original cartridge came with a cash prize offer to the first person to complete the game
– Wizard of Wor was awarded “Best Multi-Player Video Game” at the 4th annual Arkie Awards, where it was described as “the finest cartridge ever produced for [the Astrocade]”
– The Atari version of the game was honored at the 5th Arkies with a Certificate of Merit in the same category
– In 1995, Flux magazine ranked the game 84th on their “Top 100 Video Games”
– The game is included in the compilations Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (2004) and Midway Arcade Origins (2012)
Wizard of Wor is a classic arcade game that is worth checking out if you’re a fan of retro games or shoot-em-ups.
The game’s simple but addictive gameplay mechanics make it easy to pick up and play, and its charming graphics and sound design are sure to bring back memories of classic games from the past. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging game that is easy to pick up and play, then Wizard of Wor is definitely worth checking out.
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…
