Wizard of Wor
Wizard of Wor is a classic action and maze game originally released in arcades by Midway in 1980, and adapted for the Atari 2600 in 1982 by CBS Electronics. With an intense shooting and strategy vibe, the game stands out for its dark mood, sinister soundtrack, and cooperative action — a rare differential in games of that time.
In the game, you assume control of a "Worrior", a space warrior trapped in a dark maze full of dangerous monsters. Your mission is to eliminate all creatures before they devour you — all while listening to spoken threats from the Wizard of Wor himself, a villain who appears for the final showdown in advanced levels.
The Atari 2600 version, although simplified, kept the arcade essence: frantic action, claustrophobic mazes, and exciting duels against increasingly intelligent enemies. And yes, the game has cooperative multiplayer mode — a true treasure on Atari!
Dan Lee
1982
Playing: Wizard of Wor
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