Wizards & Warriors is a
platforming video game developed by UK-based company
Rare Ltd. for the
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was published by
Acclaim and released in North America in December 1987 and in Europe on January 7, 1990. It was also released in Japan by
Jaleco on July 15, 1988, under the title . In the game, players control Kuros, the "Knight Warrior of the
Books of Excalibur", as he sets out in the Kingdom of Elrond to defeat the evil wizard Malkil, who holds the princess captive in Castle IronSpire, located deep within Elrond's forests. During the game, players make their way through forests, tunnels, and caves, battling hordes of enemies and collecting treasure, magical items, and additional weaponry to get past the obstacles and hazards that lie in their path. It was Rare's second game released for the NES, after
Slalom.