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Wizards and Warriors 5 Screw NES cartridge: the early 5-screw shell of Rare’s 1987 action platformer, published by Acclaim. Guide the knight Kuros through forests, caves and Castle IronSpire to defeat Malkil. Loose cartridge only, no box or manual. Ships within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
This listing is Wizards and Warriors 5 Screw, an early 5-screw shell copy of Rare's action platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Acclaim Entertainment published Wizards & Warriors in North America in December 1987. You get the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual.
You play as Kuros, the "Knight Warrior of the Books of Excalibur." Your mission is to defeat the evil wizard Malkil and rescue the princess held in Castle IronSpire. Malkil was once a respected wizard, and Merlin was one of his students, but he has gone mad and turned his magic to evil.
The journey runs through the Elrond forest, caves and tunnels filled with ice and lava, a second forest, and finally the mazes of Castle IronSpire. Inside the castle, colored keys open matching doors.
Gems are a key resource. You use them to bribe the creature guarding each level's exit. Each boss has an "Enemy's Black Magic Power" meter that shows how many hits it takes and which weapon you need.
The game has a place in NES history. It was Acclaim's first game as a domestic publisher and Rare's second NES game, after Slalom. Reviewers noted that its unlimited continues made it relatively easy to finish. Jaleco published the game in Japan.
Early NES cartridges were held together with five small slotted screws. Later shells used fewer screws, so collectors sort early copies by shell type. This 5 screw Wizards and Warriors cartridge holds the same game as our standard Wizards & Warriors listing. Check the photos on this page to see the exact cartridge you will receive.
Turn the cartridge over to count the screws, or use the listing photos to confirm the shell type before you order. If you are new to the series, start here. The story of Kuros continues in two NES sequels, both linked below.
Continue the story with Wizards & Warriors II: Ironsword and Wizards & Warriors III. For another Rare game, try Time Lord. Browse all NES games, or read about Wizards & Warriors on Wikipedia.
Who made this Wizards and Warriors Rare NES game?
Rare developed it, and Acclaim published it in North America in December 1987.
Who is the hero?
Kuros, a knight who must defeat the wizard Malkil and rescue the princess from Castle IronSpire.
Is it hard?
Reviewers found it relatively easy because it has unlimited continues.
Does it include the box or manual?
No. This listing is the loose cartridge only.
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