Wardner No Mori (also known simply as Wardner) is a classic side-scrolling action platformer released for the Arcade in 1987 by Toaplan. In this fantasy adventure, you control a young hero named Dover on a quest to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from the evil warlock Wardner. Players navigate treacherous forests and dungeons, defeating enemies with magical fire attacks, collecting gold, and upgrading abilities at shops between stages.
How to Play
The goal is to survive each platforming stage, defeat the boss, and progress to rescue your companion. Collect gold orbs dropped by defeated enemies to purchase power-ups like improved magic shots and a protective mantle at the end-of-level shops.
- Movement: Arrow keys (or D-pad equivalent)
- Attack: Z or X (throws magic)
- Jump: X or Z
- Insert Coin / Start: Shift / Enter
Tips
- Save your gold: Don’t spend all your gold on the first shop; save up for the magical mantle, which allows you to take an extra hit before losing a life.
- Master your jumps: Some gaps require a running start and precise timing, as the game’s platforming can be quite unforgiving.
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