Wiping

About

Wiping is an 80s arcade game where players navigate shifting maze layouts to collect items while avoiding hazards. Each level is a grid of tunnels that rearrange with every move, forcing quick thinking. The single-player mode challenges you against time and obstacles, while co-op or competitive multiplayer lets two players race or sabotage each other. Controls are simple but demand precise timing as the board constantly reshapes itself. Despite its early design, Wiping stands out for its punishing difficulty and frantic pacing. The randomized terrain ensures no two rounds feel the same, and the split-screen multiplayer adds chaotic charm. Though forgotten by most, retro arcaders occasionally cite its blend of strategy and luck as ahead of its time. No modern ports exist, but the gameplay loop, equal parts puzzle and reflex test, still holds up in short bursts.