Willow for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Willow NES Gameplay Demo - NintendoComplete
In 1989, Capcom released a game for the Nintendo Entertainment System based on the Willow film. This is an Action RPG similar in format to the original NES The Legend of Zelda video game. The player controls the character of Willow throughout the game (note: the NES game is not a home port of the Arcade game also developed by Capcom. It is its own game). And I have a game over screen to but not a stage clear screen.
While the game was advertised as the movie tie-in, the game's stucture and plot are very different to the events of the actual film. Willow travels alone, only occasionally encountering familiar characters from the movie. Willow also sports a sword and shield, instead of his walking stick as seen in the movie and on the cover of the game.
The game's layout and over-head style is very similar to The Legend of Zelda, and it has very similar role-playing game mechanics, plus an experience points system (like Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest as seen on the system).
Throughout the adventure, Willow travels through various locations and villages of the kingdom of Bavmorda, and solves quest original to the game in order to progress to new areas. Various sages and spellcasters teach him new magic spells; these include the familiar Magic Acorns, and the not-so familiar heal spell and lightning bolt. Willow can also find newer and more powerfull swords and shields, which do more damage and block attacks respectively.
When Willow destroys enemies, he gains experience points. When he earns enough points, he will gain a level. When he does, his attributes will increase in categories such as Strength or Magic, making him more powerful.
Characters[]
- Abang
- Adik
- Airk Thaughbaer
- Bavmorda
- Bogarda
- Cherlindrea
- Elora Danan
- Ethna
- Fin Raziel
- Franjean
- The High Aldwin
- Kael
- Kchil
- Madmartigan
- Matanda
- Muzh
- Po
- Rool
- Sorsha
- Spirit of the Earth
- Spirit of the Skies
- Kiaya Ufgood
- Mims Ufgood
- Ranon Ufgood
- Vohnkar
- Willow Ufgood
- Zhena
Creatures[]
Most of the enemy creatures in the game are not named.
- Brownie
- Daikini
- Death Dog
- Dragon
- Eborsisk
- Eagle Clan
- Ghost
- Nail Clan
- Nelwyn
- Skeleton
- Skull
- Spirit
- Troll
Locations[]
- Nelwyn village
- Rugged Forest
- Dew
- Rock Mountain
- Death Forest
- Lake Cheef
- Northwest Islands
- Northern Mountains
- Tir Asleen
- Nockmaar
- Nockmaar Castle