Wizard of Wor
Wizard of Wor is an arcade shooter played from a top-down point of view.The player controls a warrior who is trapped in a dungeon. The goal is to earn as many points as possible by shooting the numerous enemy creatures which wander about the maze like corridors. The creatures wander about at various speeds, may shoot darts at the player, and some even have the ability to disappear temporarily. At the bottom of the screen the player has a radar which can be used to locate creatures that are invisible.When the the player completes a maze, a Worluk sometimes appears. This creature moves rapidly and will only be on the screen momentarily. If the player destroys the creature before it escapes, th...
- Genre
- Shooter
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Dave Nutting Associates, Inc.
- Publisher
- CBS Electronics
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Wizard of Wor frequently asked questions
How do I play Wizard of Wor online with a friend?
Wizard of Wor (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Wizard of Wor on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Wizard of Wor in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Wizard of Wor netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Wizard of Wor for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Wizard of Wor on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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