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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Legacy of the Wizard
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Brøderbund Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Slayer |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Legacy of the Wizard is a role-playing game released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Brøderbund Software.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Slayer series; on the NES you can also try Romancia. The series also appears on other systems with Lord Monarch (SNES) and Sorcerian (Genesis). Nihon Falcom also made Ys II, Ys III: Wanderers from Ys and Asteka II: Templo del Sol for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Legacy of the Wizard is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Legacy of the Wizard cheats & codes
145 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Magic Power | GXNTYYVG |
|---|---|
| Never Lose Items | GXSVLGVI |
| Shopkeeper Forgets To Charge | GZKVUASA |
| Never Take Any Damage | GXVTZYSA |
| Lyll's Strength Tripled | LEUYKYPA |
| Lyll's Jumping Improved | AUUYUNZP |
Legacy of the Wizard walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Legacy of the Wizard.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Legacy of the Wizard FAQ
When did Legacy of the Wizard come out on the NES?
Legacy of the Wizard was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Legacy of the Wizard?
It was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Brøderbund Software.
Is Legacy of the Wizard multiplayer?
No. Legacy of the Wizard is a single-player game.
How long does Legacy of the Wizard take to play?
As a role-playing game, Legacy of the Wizard typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Legacy of the Wizard 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.