Dear Lord, I just realized I was renting this game way back in probably 88, 89. That's a lifetime man, and I'm still playing games hardcore today, well into my 40s. I've seen such insane changes in this industry its unbelievable. That's why I love From Software games so much. they retain that Nintendo games Ideology. Still one of the few major studios that retain the golden era mindset. we will put it this way. I'm old enough to vividly remember Ironswords' marketing in Worlds of Power, Captain N, commercials etc. That was kind of the killer app of my day lol. Most Acclaim games were huge.
@suburbanindie
2 ай бұрын
Other than featuring swords this has nothing to do with Dark Souls. Mega Man is probably closer to Dark Souls in gameplay than W&W
@AxiomofDiscord
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking to myself what a modern version would look like I would say a From Software game might be a good representation. I think something like Dark Souls is a bit lower fantasy though.
@simondaniel4028
2 ай бұрын
@@suburbanindie cool but no one has compared this to DS?
@simondaniel4028
2 ай бұрын
This and Knight Rider were my go-to rentals back then. I was telling someone the other day my first NES games were Simon's Quest and The Bard's Tale. Music from the third WW game still lives in my head. Kuros for Smash Bros.
@suburbanindie
2 ай бұрын
@@simondaniel4028 From Software means "Souls Like" genre. It's synonymous at this point.
@notjackiechan9420
2 ай бұрын
I fell in love with this game the first time i played it. It was my brother's friends copy or we rented it can't remember. So I ended up asking for it for Christmas, and actually got it! I was so excited when I opened it, I started shouting and ran into Nintendo room and shoved it in and was playing within 30 seconds. I didn't even care about my other gifts lol. My family came in a couple minutes later like, are you going to finish Christmas with us? lol. They thought was funny and were happy I liked so much. I played it, a lot. There was a time where I would beat the game everyday after school. We didn't own a ton of games, but this was a good one to have.
@neithermanc1
2 ай бұрын
wow, you actually beat it? i was never good enough to finish this one as a kid so I stuck to super mario instead :D
@notjackiechan9420
Ай бұрын
@@neithermanc1 the infinite continues helps ;D but ya i got pretty good at it after memorizing the game. tbh Super Mario bros was actually kind of intimidating to me haha
@FLATEARTHPANDA88
28 күн бұрын
Awesome story dude! 👊🏻
@kniqhtfall
2 ай бұрын
When i was a kid, my parents bought me this game bc Mike Tysons punch out was sold out. What a fantastic game! What a hidden gem!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
It really is! I hope you got Mike Tyson's Punch Out later though, that was a great game also!
@kniqhtfall
2 ай бұрын
@CharlieFive. most def did! Both great games. But was so happy to live through the nostalgia w this video. So many things about this game that I had forgotten. Really ahead of it's time!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
@@kniqhtfall I’m glad the video was able to bring back good memories for you.
@tomservo5347
Ай бұрын
I think the entire game was made by 2 or 3 people.
@tannerslomko
Ай бұрын
Getting a hidden gem for the NES in the 80s and early 90s was the best. It was such a great era to be a gamer.
@2013Arcturus
25 күн бұрын
I spent countless hours on this as a kid, and found it really hard, but so compelling. I can't remember if I actually beat it, but I enjoyed it so much.
@SuziStarscream
29 күн бұрын
Nice to see a video doing justice to one of the most underrated games of the NES library!
@CharlieFive.
29 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@DeathCultJiuJitsu
Ай бұрын
One of my all-time favorite games and the best NES game OST of all time.
@tonyrosario1940
3 күн бұрын
OST is fire 🔥🤘🏼
@blast_processing6577
2 ай бұрын
IronSword: Wizards & Warriors II was my favourite in the trilogy, but the first game was pretty good too.
@DrunkPlaylists
3 ай бұрын
You should definitely do more videos like this.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate it. There are definitely more in the works.
@remy333
2 ай бұрын
This video is ridiculous. I mean that in the best way. This game is so great and to used to play it for hours between school and dinner time when I was like 9 or 10 years old in 1989/90 or so. The details you’ve provided here just enlightened me to all the magical parts of the game that I never got far enough to explore. I just subscribed. If all f your videos are this in depth, then I’m very much looking forward to more. Jeremy Parish also does really good work if you’re not already subscribed to him. Thanks again. This was wild. 🗡️🧙♂️🗡️
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! My videos range in topic and depth, but they’re all NES related in one way or another. My next NES Masterpiece will have just as much depth.
@kuvalautalainen
2 ай бұрын
Now this is a thorough exploration of a game with a hefty dose of love for the title itself. Very well done and encaptivating all the way!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ss.stevensoto
Ай бұрын
Wizards & Warriors definitely one of the greatest games ever made especially for its time! I was addicted to this game!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@ss.stevensoto It’s a great game to be addicted to!
@winstonslone2797
2 ай бұрын
I rented this game during the craze surrounding Super Mario Bros 2 and Zelda 2. Anyone from the West Palm Beach area around Jupiter will remember Center St Video. This was recommended to me by an employee as an alternative. Never was able to get into this as a kid. In retrospective it was no failure of the but excitement over Mario and Zelda. Great video, I had forgotten all about that memory. My Mother took me to the rental store. I lost her in 2000 so any memory that is inadvertently triggered is a gift due to my brain injury. Thank you, great content, the late 80s, early 90s were a great time in my life.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
I’m sorry to hear about your Mother, but I’m glad you have so many wonderful memories of her. I’m so glad this video helped bring back some good feelings for you. Thank you for sharing this.
@winstonslone2797
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir
@makotroid108
Ай бұрын
This game has been like a boomerang in my life, always circling back around. Super nostalgic, whether playing as an 8yo in 88, in college in 1999 or 2016 watching Feasel speedrun it. Always comes back to me.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@makotroid108 I’m glad I could throw it back to you one more time. 👍
@TomFooleryTheAustere
Ай бұрын
Can we just take a moment to raise a glass to the amazing music, particularly the first level? I was absolutely terrible at this game but it’s one I’ll never forget.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@TomFooleryTheAustere A toast, to the wonderful music of Wizards & Warriors! 🥂
@benaiahburns4046
26 күн бұрын
The ending was also awesome with the black screen surrounding the princess, and shortly afterward, the name of the game appears. Classic!
@grimfang4
16 күн бұрын
David Wise did a good job here. I love some of the 8-bit adaptations of classic melodies too. He went on to do Donkey Kong Country and a bunch more and is still active in the industry. I really loved seeing him start to put things out for the OC Remix community.
@Ninjabandido
Ай бұрын
One of the better game reviews I’ve seen in awhile! I remember playing this game late into the night. Thanks 🙏
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@korbandallas8931
Ай бұрын
One of my favorite games growing up.
@joshuatheargonaut4412
2 ай бұрын
I played this game with my older brother back in the 80’s. It was very hard for a younger me. I could never get very far but it still was one of my favorite childhood games on the nes
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
It’s never too late to give it another shot!
@gabrieladerre2862
3 ай бұрын
Thats funny! My husband and I were just talking about this game, last week! Along with a few other old RPGs that we played when we were kids!
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
I hope the video brought back good memories!
@NearLife4life
3 ай бұрын
We need a new W&W. A great series, but the first is the best, in my opinion.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
@@NearLife4life Without a doubt!
@joezar33
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, WnW was my introduction to Nintendo . The intro music song is still a banger
@Diremouse42
2 ай бұрын
I played this game so much as a kid
@ThommyofThenn
2 ай бұрын
"Excalibur" (1981) is such an outstanding film. I'm surprised sometimes how little I see it discussed or have heard people in their 20s/30s not having seen or even heard of it. It's goofy at times as befits an early 80s fantasy film but also surprisingly interesting and textured at times. It actually nails the dark fantasy visuals that have become more popular today
@jcrowellz2000
2 ай бұрын
Still the best King Arthur movie, by a long shot. As much as I like Clive Owen as an actor, his Arthurian movie sucked
@robspot101
2 ай бұрын
"It is the old wound my King. It has never healed."
@jcrowellz2000
2 ай бұрын
@@robspot101 the movie is full of great metaphors. His betrayal was what ruined his life.
@ThommyofThenn
2 ай бұрын
@@jcrowellz2000 In truth, I've never experienced a large portion of Arthurian legend. It's kinda like Shakespeare today, you might not have seen the original, but you've read 100 books and played 2 dozen games that are more or less directly based on one of his works
@jcrowellz2000
2 ай бұрын
@@ThommyofThenn I've recently saw a documentary on J R R Tolkien. He was teacher of literature in Cambridge, i think, for like 30 years and versed in all the classics. His problem with the Arthurian stuff was that it was all cobbled loosely from French and other countries folklore. There really isn't a true British mythos of Arthur. Yeah, there's actual books like De Morte Arthur, not sure that's the correct spelling, but that one is the end since it deals with his death. So Tolkien wanted to write a mythology that was purely British. And that's when he started creating middle earth which led to The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
@samwise1982
3 ай бұрын
This game was my jam. I remember having to rebuy this game in the 90s because I just couldn't get this game out of my head. It's really fantastic. I 'm glad you spent so much time on the color palette- it's wonderful.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@Transfixed
2 ай бұрын
You've given me a new appreciation for this game! I had only rented it as a kid and it was too difficult and confusing for my feeble young brain.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it!
@user-hb9lw8by9y
Ай бұрын
Thank you. My family had this game when i was young, and it was very difficult for 6 year old me to make any progress on. But no one I've ever talked to who played NES games 30+ years ago remember this game. I was beginning to think I was going crazy!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@user-hb9lw8by9y It was, and is, very real. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@jayesun3420
2 ай бұрын
I love this true life story of your experience with wiz and warriors, I always liked the game although I never really got to play it as a kid, my best pal owned it and as it seemed to take a long time to get anywhere in,I would not even ask to play cuz it would often take all the time we had for NES for him to make any headway whatsoever. But I always enjoyed cheering him on and telling him things, items, whatever, that I would see around the game environment. Anyway, thanks for the memories
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! You were a great friend cheering him on like that. It's great when a one-player game like that can still be enjoyed by two friends.
@aztekno2012
2 ай бұрын
Wow, glad I just found you! Your review of this iconic game is a masterpiece, thank you for making it!!!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@FLATEARTHPANDA88
28 күн бұрын
At 49 yrs old I remember playing this game with obsession late at night or on the weekends or during the summer (vacation) I had a long time figuring it out as I got more into the game but, the more I played it the more I learned about it… it is a non stop adrenaline, nerve wracking and exciting game to play… it was one of the most hands down game of the 80’s!! Thanks for sharing your childhood memories and making me laugh and cry missing my childhood memories. You did a number on me… you gained a new follower… I’m gonna check out your video content and hope you do more on the 80’s Nintendo game memories.
@CharlieFive.
28 күн бұрын
@@FLATEARTHPANDA88 Thank you so much for your comment. There are plenty more NES memories to come!
@TheShadeTreeGamer
23 күн бұрын
Bro, this one and the second one to top tier childhood games! Kingsfield bit me pretty hard to on the ps one. I dumped countless hours into these. Thank you for the memory bump! This is one of those games that lives seared into your memories as one of the all time greats. The sfx the music, all of it made you feel like you were on a mythical quest. Awesome stuff, living through the 80’s was wildly awesome. But now realizing that I’ve probably got more time in life than left is kind of a wild thought. Watching the younger people is wild too. I remember being young enough to think I knew something. Now I’m old enough to know I don’t know anything. Life is weird, but this was a fkn awesome dopamine ride. So thank you for that. Algorithm came in clutch. And ima definitely like and sub. Boss shiz brother. Boss shiz.
@CharlieFive.
23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment! Life is blazing by for sure, but I'm enjoying as much of it as I can. We were placed in a special time, growing up in an analog era, but gaining wisdom in the digital age. We truly have seen the best of both worlds! Thank you for the like and sub, and there will be more NES Masterpieces for sure!
@SassageLink83
2 ай бұрын
Man... These games were golden. I had all 3 Wizards & Warriors games and played them a ton. Out of the 3, this was the only one I beat as a kid. I revisited all 3 a couple of years ago and went until I beat all of them. Somewhat frustratingly difficult, but all 3 are beatable. I think Ironsword was the hardest.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
You are a true Wizards & Warriors champion!
@josephiarocci245
Ай бұрын
Great review, fantastic video. I loved this game as a kid. This really brought me back!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@josephiarocci245 Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@mellowmissmuffett
23 күн бұрын
This is the first video game I ever played. I was 6. I’ve been addicted ever since. I’m now 42. In my 20’s, I managed to get a copy off of eBay. It held up, still, after all those years. I still have it and play it from time to time ❤
@CharlieFive.
23 күн бұрын
@@mellowmissmuffett I’m glad to see you’ve still got and enjoy it. Thank you for the comment.
@jeffrix27
Ай бұрын
I LoVed this game as a kid. I remember sitting at the castle for days before I realized you had to CLIMB it..
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@jeffrix27 Lol, yeah, and the climb was NOT easy!
@rodzandz
2 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I share many of your feelings for this game. You forgot to mention the excellent music the game has.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
That’s one thing I’ve noticed in the comments, a lot of people mentioned the music. It was definitely a great part of the game.
@benaiahburns4046
26 күн бұрын
Absolutely awesome video. I felt the same way when I first received this game. However, I knew of no one who had it and it didn't take me very long to complete it. That has been par for the course, as I've finished thousands of games. However, I will say that I've come back to this unforgettable classic close to 100 hundred times since I finished it for the first time in the late 80's. I've been creating a list of the Top 250 games of all time and this game ranks pretty high on that list. Again, great job with the video. I watched the entire thing and heartily agreed with each sentiment and thought you had of the game!
@CharlieFive.
26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words and story. As you said, this game has tremendous replay value and deserves a high spot on your list! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@RocKnight11
2 ай бұрын
Great review. Your intro about your interests in medieval fantasy essentially described me growing up. D&D, Conan movies, fantasy novels, and games like Wizards and Warriors really captured my imagination. If you are looking for a great medieval fantasy-type game to play, consider Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves for the NES.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
I’ll check that out, thanks!
@TylerDurden-oy2hm
Ай бұрын
you have an exhaustive knowledge of this game...and your passion for it is remarkable.you make top quality content
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@TylerDurden-oy2hm Thank you very much!
@abysmaldepths4721
Ай бұрын
Love how you maxed out your points right there at the end.
@jedgrahek1426
2 ай бұрын
Hell yeah, this video was fantastic!!! The whole 80's vibe, the way the writing built up along with the gameplay in this beautiful organic way, giving what is of course an exercise in nostalgia a dreamlike quality... making something that is a fitting tribute to the experience of playing this game as a child, in what is, effectively, an entirely novel format. I really hope others appreciate this, and that you make many more of these.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for that! I really appreciate the kind words, and yeah, I had lots of fun making this, with definite plans of making more in the future!
@ChannoBonanno
Ай бұрын
My folks bought my brother and I this game based solely on the cover art. How lucky we were.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@ChannoBonanno Very lucky indeed 🍀
@ibelongtoacjimbo
2 ай бұрын
Great video thanks. It criminal this hasn't seen a modern reboot or a new update in the series.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
It would be great to see a reboot of this NES classic!
@capesword111
22 күн бұрын
I didn't know about this game when I was growing up, but I'm very happy to hear someone getting a game like this. Good experiences are reasonably common, but this one sounds like exceptional experience. 😊
@CharlieFive.
22 күн бұрын
@@capesword111 It was for sure. If you ever get the chance, give it a try. For an 8-bit platformer, it’s lots of fun.
@bombfog1
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for a trip back to my childhood. This game was formative in my life, namely the title song got me into Baroque music, the most beautiful music ever made. This was the first game I ever beat with no cheats or outside help. It’s a shame that Rare hasn’t re-released this game on any of its compilations.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
I’m glad it brought back great memories!
@retroreminder6139
3 ай бұрын
A wonderful love letter to this game. I want to like Wizards and Warriors but always found it too difficult, being constantly bombarded by enemies while trying to make difficult jumps. Anyway, excellent video. Subscribed.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@grantz9234
2 ай бұрын
"Git Guud" Lol. Joke. Haven't played it myself, so can't comment on the difficulty. But it looks interesting. I hope they add it to the switch library.
@mylesatmaximum8858
2 ай бұрын
Wizards and Warriors is in my Top 20 all time games! Your analysis MMMOVED ME at how passionately you took this legend of an adventure! You’ve set the standard for W&W fandom! Thank you for the Justice!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Wow! And thank you for the wonderful comments! I hope I can continue to make the W&W people proud!
@KingGhost78OG
15 күн бұрын
Great Video. My favourite Nes game ever, 1 of my top 10 ever games too.
@raven2tongue
Ай бұрын
What a great video- excellent music, great voice over with awesome information. A soothing and detailed revisit into a fantastic game that gave me endless amounts of stress haha well done!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@raven2tongue Thank you so much for the comment, I really appreciate it!
@Jon-hg5lz
3 ай бұрын
Nicely crafted video.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@Black2KGSR
2 ай бұрын
This is like a love letter to one of my favorite NES games. Good job.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mattwarbuckle
Ай бұрын
Omg finally! I’ve always thought this game was an A+! I beat it back then a bunch, and I still do every few years. Awesome!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear you are still enjoying it!
@amansway-rulesforlife4113
Ай бұрын
This was by far one of the best games on the nes. I'm gonna have to pick it up again and play in 4k in 2024.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@amansway-rulesforlife4113 Yes, for sure!
@TheSnoopyclone
2 ай бұрын
The music in this game is amazingly great.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Yes it is!
@RepublicConstitution
Ай бұрын
The music for this game is incredible. I've even heard part of one of the songs sampled for a rap beat.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@RepublicConstitution LOL, that’s awesome!
@aminorityofone
3 ай бұрын
i got really far in this game as a kid. Never beat it but it has stuck in my memory ever since. I should try to play again, i do love the game music.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
It’s definitely worth playing again. I hope you get the chance to finish it.
@scrap8930
2 ай бұрын
The music is unforgettable and the sound effects are great. I love this game 👍!!
@aruasmercy7899
3 ай бұрын
Needs more views. Subscribed.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Please feel free to share this video with others!
@ronaldclayton4232
Ай бұрын
Wizards and Warriors was the first game I ever rented around the spring of 1988 when I was 8.I made the right choice because I was totally immersed in the game for 2 days till it had to go back.Its definitely in the top 40 nes games along with other lesser known masterpieces like Rygar,Crystals,The Guardian Legend and so on.Ironsword was an average sequel if you can stand the insane difficulty Stay away from part 3 though,I rented and played it one weekend and even after over 30 years I haven't forgotten how horrible it was.
@RepublicConstitution
Ай бұрын
Beautiful artwork
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@RepublicConstitution Definitely!
@number1enemyoftheuseless985
2 ай бұрын
Insane classic.... Freaking hard when I was 8 in the 80's.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
It’s time to revisit it and give it a good run through!
@gotd4m
3 ай бұрын
I have had images of this game playing in my head for 30 years and I have never been able to remember the name. Thanks for the nostalgia blast.
@CharlieFive.
3 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@dongeraci8599
2 ай бұрын
This is one of the best game reviews I have ever seen. I'm really not even a fan of W&W, but I loved every minute of this video.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jossgower
2 ай бұрын
Rare Games produced some great games on the zx spectrum early on in the eighties. They went under the name of "Ultimate: Play The Game."
@litjellyfish
2 ай бұрын
Yes and this game is basically a reskinned version of “underworld” tbh a lot of their early NES games was kind of ports of their previous spectrum games
@nichttuntun3364
Ай бұрын
I imidiately thought of Underworld. Thank you for confirming. 🎉
@chefharold4747
Ай бұрын
Man, thanks for the soothing voice. Great video.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@chefharold4747 You’re welcome!
@Maurinusa
Ай бұрын
This game was a masterpiece. I loved the intro music and would hit reset on the NES just to listen to it again
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@Maurinusa The music really did it justice!
@justaguy2365
Ай бұрын
Loved this game as a kid!!!
@nickcross2684
10 күн бұрын
I loved this game as a kid.
@JRella26
2 ай бұрын
I loved this game as a kid!!
@paulknight9797
Ай бұрын
Still one of my favorite games of all time
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
It's definitely a classic!
@1monkey1typewriter
2 ай бұрын
What a great video! Thanks for uploading it.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@capitalistpigsa1
2 ай бұрын
One of my favorite games as a kid. It was one of the few that was easy enough for me to beat way back then and one of the first games I git when i started collecting again.
@chiragdoshi5036
Ай бұрын
This game was incredible to play!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@chiragdoshi5036 Yes it was!
@shokmusic_AC
2 ай бұрын
This game was an absolute classic
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Yes it was!
@purvicious
19 күн бұрын
This and duckhunt on nes were the first games i ever had ❤
@algertman
2 ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! TAHNK YOU! Always loved these as a kid.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome!
@Trick-Framed
Ай бұрын
I LOVED this game. When I went to work for Acclaim, they asked me what my favorite game from them and this was it.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@Trick-Framed That’s awesome you worked for Acclaim! I bet you’ve got some great stories, and Wizards & Warriors is definitely my favorite!
@Trick-Framed
Ай бұрын
@@CharlieFive. When I was leaving, I told my lead that I thought emulation was the best way to handle older games that they wanted to re-release. And then we got Mortal Kombat Gold for the Dreamcast. It uses emulation to run the MK arcade roms. I also explained to them that an open, explorable world like Daggerfall from Bethesda on PC would be a great idea. I pictured something like Oblivion in my head. They went bankrupt before cashing in on that one.
@colinlarson9656
Ай бұрын
I remember being 8 years old, home from school sick with the flu. I couldn't believe it when I eventually beat the game. It took me two days to jump and button mash my way up to the evil wizard. I really enjoyed W&W 2 as well. Good times!
@AbrasiveTea
Ай бұрын
I loved this game. It was the first game I ever finished for the NES
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@AbrasiveTea That’s awesome!
@_polpon
2 ай бұрын
Nice video! I share your enjoyment of the game, the mood of it is really good. Only Nes games has such atmosphere. Thank you for your video, it was really enjoyable to watch!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@magusesper616
2 ай бұрын
Well made thanks for the video Duder.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
@1L31
2 ай бұрын
I remember getting this for Christmas those sure were the days
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Awesome days indeed!
@imsohygh
2 ай бұрын
This game & its sequel were 2 of the Hardest games i remember ever playing! But they were gorgeous! (And still are!) ..although i've never personally beat either, they are still freshly burned into my memories. Great Vid!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@jamesturkish3680
2 ай бұрын
Subbed! Great coverage
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@daviebaggins
Ай бұрын
You brought that excitement for video games back. What a wonderful video. Subbed as well.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@daviebaggins Thank you!
@Name_Violation
2 ай бұрын
Great video. I hope this becomes a regular series. Well earned like and subscription, can't wait for more
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@tomservo5347
Ай бұрын
I got this game with my NES Christmas of '88. Wish I still had the cart and system that I gave away when the SNES came out. This was a great game that opened up exploring to me. The colors, graphics, sound and music were all top notch considering it was an 8-bit game. I used to hit the 'Cloak of Darkness' when fighting bosses just so my friends and I could laugh during the princess rescue scene because well, Kuro's sword looked like a schlong bouncing up and down when he was cloaked. (The things that amused us as kids.) I was blown away climbing up Ironspire castle where Potion of Levitation and Feather of Fall were critical. One thing I always wondered was whether the grass section between the first forest level and Ironspire castle was a secret level or just there to round out the map.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
The grass was probably there just to round out the map, but either way, it sounds like you and your friends had a great time with it. Thank you for sharing your story, I'm glad this video brought back fond memories for you.
@Davivd2
Ай бұрын
I loved this game as a kid. I remember it being pretty hard.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@Davivd2 It sure could be!
@roastbeef3000
2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Was entertained all the way through and don't even have personal nostalgia towards the game 😲
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SirGriefALot
2 ай бұрын
I loved this game. There was a super hard jump in the ice caves where you had to levitate before you jump. I was stuck on that for 6 months and even wondered if this was really where I was supposed to go. But I liked the game and kept playing until I randomly found the right pixel to stand on to make the jump.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
I’d like to think your account name was GriefALot, but after you successfully completed that jump, you were officially knighted, and became SirGriefALot.
@theedwardian
2 ай бұрын
In the UK this game was called Tittleman's Crest, Canada it was released as "Wizard Knights"
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
I never knew that, thanks for the info!
@jaynukem1929
2 ай бұрын
I loved this game as a kid in the 80's. It's Sequel "Ironsword" was great as well, but I never managed to beat it. I played very little of Wizards & Warriors III. And there was also a game boy game that was descent, yet difficult.
@basicfacekick
2 ай бұрын
I remember laying hands on the Game Players VHS tapes with looks at Wizards and Warriors and Ironsword, among various other games. Some of those games I was able to pick up and own to this day. Wizards and Warriors was something I could only "play" by watching these tapes. I never could find it to rent and various other titles seemed to jump ahead on my birthday or Christmas lists. I always had a certain fascination with Wizards and Warriors and its sequel, however. Something about the gameplay and the visuals were definitely captivating to a young lad back in the heyday of the NES. Part of me wants to buy a cartridge and play it on my original hardware... and part of me thinks I should keep the rose-tinted glasses on and treat this game as something that will remain out of reach, almost like a magical artifact itself.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Your conflict is a large one indeed. But if you get the physical game, just enjoy it as a fun, campy, 8 bit magical, medieval adventure.
@meta187
9 күн бұрын
My favorite thing to do was climb all the way to the top of the final tower and use Featherfall to drop slowly back to the bottom. Platformers at the time never gave you this sort of option. Very fun.
@konradhunter1407
Ай бұрын
We had this. It was awesome!
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@konradhunter1407 Hell yeah!
@ianalexander8374
2 ай бұрын
Omg 😳 I loved this game was the first game I got with my nes with Mario bros , and then borrowed robocop Too which was great also Batman was brilliant on this
@pureevilordivine1127
2 ай бұрын
Between this and Kid Icarus, i spent many, many hours as a kid playing this..Great video i agree 100%
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DarkWizardPrince
Ай бұрын
Me too man. I love Excalibur the movie. I have watched it probably more than 100 times. Knights of the round the video game was cool too. Dungeons and Dragons and on and on.
@aaron032977
Ай бұрын
Well done. I enjoyed this game
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you did!
@MrStimpson38
Ай бұрын
Never got a chance to play 1. I think 2 is what I played and I seem to remember it being extremely tough as a kid. There were these waterfall elemental things I'll never forget. I remember the game fondly. Edit: the one I played had Fabio on the cover.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@MrStimpson38 I’ve had lots of people share their stories of W&W 2 and 3. They seemed to remember how difficult they were. If you get the chance, play the first one, it’s great.
@W-C-F-o1k
2 ай бұрын
I thought i was the only one who loved this game! The only nes game I've beat multiple times. It was mid to early 90s as a youngester. I remembered being really young watching my older cousins play this in the basement... it was so kino. A quiet warm summer night A light breeze coming through the window Crickets chirping Sitting on the floor in a dark room with just the glow of the game on the tv... heaven.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
You just described the most perfect NES gaming atmosphere! 👍
@W-C-F-o1k
2 ай бұрын
@@CharlieFive. thanks! It's so good
@W-C-F-o1k
2 ай бұрын
@CharlieFive. Your video brought that memory to life. I've been so stressed with work, and I haven't thought about this game for years! Thank you for that. You have a sub from me!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
@@W-C-F-o1k You are very welcome! I’m glad the video could bring back great memories for you.
@RamblinPhoenix
2 ай бұрын
I still jam out to the title screen music. It goes so hard!
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
Yes it does!
@BlueWingedChaos
2 ай бұрын
From a 1981 kid, you don’t know how much I love this! One of my faves on NES. Part 2, iron-sword, is awesome too if ya haven’t tried it.
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you loved it. People have been telling me about Ironsword quite a bit, I'm gonna check it out!
@BlueWingedChaos
2 ай бұрын
@@CharlieFive. Do it!! Fabio’s your bonus prize 😂
@CharlieFive.
2 ай бұрын
@@BlueWingedChaos 😄
@MinnesotaFats
Ай бұрын
Music in this game was incredible
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
@@MinnesotaFats Yes it was!
@Goat-tb9re
Ай бұрын
The music is some of the best.
@CharlieFive.
Ай бұрын
It is!
@faerieknight2298
2 ай бұрын
Never played this one, but I did have Wizards & Warriors 2 back in the day. Which was a fun game, I suppose.
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