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Willow (1989)

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Arcade game developed by Capcom in 1989. It was based on the 1988 fantasy film Willow, directed by Ron Howard and produced by George Lucas.

Key features of the Willow Arcade Game:

Gameplay: The game is a 2D side-scrolling action-platformer where the player controls either Willow Ufgood, a farmer with magical abilities, or Madmartigan, a skilled swordsman. Players fight through various levels, battling enemies, collecting power-ups, and overcoming obstacles.

Plot: It follows the movie’s storyline, where Willow embarks on a quest to protect a baby prophesied to bring down an evil sorceress.

Graphics & Sound: For its time, the game had impressive visuals and soundtracks that complemented the fantasy adventure theme.

Release Platforms: Although primarily an arcade game, versions were also ported to platforms like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), with slight gameplay differences.

Critics:
Commodore User - 88%
Computer and Video Games (CVG) - 85%
Your Sinclair - 78%
Retro Archives - 65%

Released: June 1989
Machine type: Arcade
Original System: Arcade
Developer: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Published by: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Genre: Action, 2D scrolling
Setting: Fantasy
Planning: Hiroyuki Kawano
Programing: Yukio Arai
Music Compose: Takashi Tateishi
Japanese spelling: ウィロー

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