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Wizards & Warriors
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Wizards & Warriors |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Wizards & Warriors is a platformer released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Rareware and published by Acclaim.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man.
It is part of the Wizards & Warriors series; on the NES you can also try Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II and Wizards & Warriors III: Kuros: Visions of Power. The series also appears on other systems with Wizards & Warriors X: The Fortress of Fear (Game Boy). Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.
Wizards & Warriors is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Wizards & Warriors is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Wizards & Warriors walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wizards & Warriors.
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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.
Wizards & Warriors FAQ
When did Wizards & Warriors come out on the NES?
Wizards & Warriors was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Wizards & Warriors?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Acclaim.
Is Wizards & Warriors multiplayer?
No. Wizards & Warriors is a single-player game.
How long does Wizards & Warriors take to play?
As a platformer, Wizards & Warriors typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wizards & Warriors 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.