Product Overview
- Product Name: Willow
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What’s Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Embark on an epic fantasy journey in Willow for the NES, a sprawling action-RPG inspired by the 1988 Lucasfilm movie. Take on the role of Willow Ufgood, a reluctant hero and apprentice sorcerer, as you venture through forests, villages, and ancient ruins to thwart the evil Queen Bavmorda. Combining real-time swordplay with spellcasting, dialogue trees, and RPG-style leveling, Willow delivers a deep, Zelda-like experience with a cinematic flair.
Gameplay Features
- Real-time combat with sword attacks and unlockable magic spells
- Character leveling system that improves strength and magic
- Exploration-driven gameplay with interconnected overworld zones
- NPC interactions and item-based progression for puzzle solving
- Multiple save points to support longer play sessions
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Willow was developed by Capcom with a unique game engine and is often praised for being one of the best movie-to-game adaptations of its era. Though loosely based on the 1988 film, Capcom's NES adaptation of Willow charted its own course with a more expansive story and deep RPG mechanics. Composer Harumi Fujita—known for her work on Ghouls 'n Ghosts—provided the game’s haunting soundtrack, which remains a fan favorite among 8-bit music lovers.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Capcom
- Developer: Capcom
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 013388110148
- SKU: 12523
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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