Wizard and the Princess
Commodore 64 · Adventure
Wizard and the Princess
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Sierra Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | King's Quest |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Wizard and the Princess is an adventure game developed by Sierra Entertainment.
Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the King's Quest series. The series also appears on other systems with King's Quest I (Master System) and King's Quest V (NES). Sierra Entertainment also made Threshold, Mickey's Space Adventure and Sammy Lightfoot for the C64.
Wizard and the Princess is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Wizard and the Princess is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Wizard and the Princess walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Wizard and the Princess FAQ
Who made Wizard and the Princess?
It was developed by Sierra Entertainment.
Is Wizard and the Princess multiplayer?
No. Wizard and the Princess is a single-player game.
How long does Wizard and the Princess take to play?
As an adventure game, Wizard and the Princess typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wizard and the Princess on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.