Final Fantasy Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Willow
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Willow is a role-playing game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Capcom.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
Capcom also made Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 for the NES.
Willow 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
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 Willow 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.
Willow cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Magic | ZASEGOUI |
|---|---|
| Don't Take Any Hits | TGNILGSA |
| Start With 254 Agility | VNKISVZE |
| Take No Damage and Have Infinite Magic | OLSNPKOO |
| Start With All Items | XZKYILKP
AVUOXSOZ |
| Start At Experience Level 5 | GEKISVZA
PNKINTSL |
Willow walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Willow.
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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.
Willow FAQ
When did Willow come out on the NES?
Willow was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Willow?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Willow multiplayer?
No. Willow is a single-player game.
How long does Willow take to play?
As a role-playing game, Willow 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 Willow 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.