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'88 Games hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1989 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Capcom is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Capcom published two different games in 1989 based on the 1988 film of the same name. The arcade version is a platform game while the Nintendo Entertainment System version is an action role-playing game.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Run | · | Button 1 |
| Jump | · | Button 2 |
| Run | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind '88 Games
Willow was released by Capcom in Japan in June 1989 and North America in September of the same year as well as in Europe, using the CP System board. Director Yoshiki Okamoto stated that their original characters could be too niche, citing titles based on Area 88 and Destiny of an Emperor as part of the plan. Capcom published two different games in 1989 based on the 1988 film of the same name.
Capcom produced two video games based on the 1988 film, one being an arcade game and the other being an action role-playing game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The title was not included in the Capcom Home Arcade plug and play game system. Video game journalists have noted that due to the licensing agreement, and the not thinking games would be played years after release, it would be unlikely Capcom would ever re-release the game.
How '88 Games Plays
The following are his magical upgrades: 1. Madmartigan is a melee character who can fight only at close quarters, while Willow has a projectile attack. Both can purchase attack upgrades at shops.
Explosive - sends cascades of blasts to both forward and back of Willow. The stages consist of Crossroad, Cherlindrea's Forest, Fin Raziel's Island, Sorsha's Camp, Tir Asleen Castle, and Nockmaar Castle. A young peaceful wizard called Willow Ufgood was selected to protect Elora.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Retro Gamer noted it had similar level layouts, and deaths they described as "cheap" designed to make players spend coins in the arcade. In North America, it was considered a successful title for the CPS board, with Capcom VP of Sales and Marketing Bill Cravens saying that "U.N. Since the game was never ported to a home console, they suggested buying Ghouls n' Ghosts for the Sega Mega Drive as an alternative.
Multiple reviewers noted it plays similar to Ghosts n' Goblins, also by Capcom. PlayStation Portable-focused magazine Go Play reviewed Willow alongside The Punisher and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs calling them "some of the best CPS1 games you're unlikely to ever play on a Capcom compilation". However, Whitta believed the gameplay was limited and would mostly appeal to fans of the movie for a short amount of time.
'88 Games — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in '88 Games?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does '88 Games support?
This browser version of '88 Games handles 1 player(s).
Can I play '88 Games online for free?
Yes — '88 Games runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play '88 Games?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.