Willow
Willow is an arcade action-adventure game based on the 1988 fantasy film. Players control Willow Ufgood as he battles enemies, solves puzzles, and progresses through various environments to rescue the infant Elora Danan from the evil Queen Bavmorda.
Platform
arcade
Year
1989
Genre
Action-Adventure
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Developed by Capcom and released in 1989, Willow combines side-scrolling combat with light RPG elements, faithfully adapting the film's storyline.
The game features magic spells, sword combat, and character progression as Willow gains experience and becomes more powerful throughout his quest.
Notable for its detailed sprite work and atmospheric music, Willow stands as one of Capcom's most ambitious arcade adaptations of a licensed property.
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