Wizard of Oz (video game)

Infobox VG
title = Wizard of Oz


developer = SETA Corporation
publisher = SETA Corporation
designer =
engine =
released = flagicon|Japan 1993 flagicon|USA 1993 flagicon|Europe 1993
genre = Action Adventure
modes = Single player
ratings =
platforms = Super NES
media = 8-megabit Cartridge
requirements =
input = Super NES controller

"Wizard of Oz" is a Super NES video game which is loosely based on the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz". The object in the game is to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West that is trying to take Dorothy's ruby slippers so that Dorothy can return to Kansas.

Dorothy Gale travels to places like Shy Village (unnamed in the movie), Gamboge Gorge (a desert scene not used in the movie), Maize Meadow (possibly a reference to the corn field that the Scarecrow can be found in the film), Saffron Fields, Xanith Farms, Citron City (not used in the film), The Red Country (not used in the film), and Cinnibar City (yet again, something that is not present in the movie).

Then it veers off into other stages that are exclusive to the video game version (except for the Emerald City and the poppy fields (where the Wicked Witch tried to poison Dorothy and crew to sleep in the movie}, that was in the film version also, and is the original point of the story to get to the "Emerald City").

Characters

Dorothy Gale is the famous little girl from Kansas. She is the firstcharacter you will have in the game, and the most important. If Dorothy's livesare eliminated, the game is over. She can kick, shootwith Glinda's wand (and she is the only one who can shoot stars and bubbles),and jump. She's trying to see the Wizard of Oz so he can send her home, andshe also wants to get Toto back from the Wicked Witch of the West.

The Scarecrow is the most vulnerable and lightest member of the party. He can jumpand shoot gems, and attack with a pitchfork. If gets too close to crows, theyfly away! He's the second character you get.

The Tin Man is the toughest character, but also the heaviest, so he can't jump.He can still shoot gems, kick, and attack with his axe. He's the thirdcharacter you get.

The Cowardly Lion is cowardly, and almost as good as Dorothy. He can jump, throw gems,and attack with his paws. He can also climb trees. He is the fourth and final character you receive.

Ending

Unlike the book or the movie, the Wizard is actually a giant head and not the man behind the curtain. He informs Dorothy she has used up all the power in her shoes but he will still send her home. She floats away in a balloon.

References

External links

* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/game/588855.html Wizard of Oz Entry on GameFAQs dot com]