Wizard Fire

About

Wizard Fire is a side-scrolling brawler where you pick one of five heroes, wizard, bard, knight, elf, or dwarf, and smash hordes of enemies in a quest to stop a necromancer’s undead army. Each character has distinct abilities like poison resistance, magic boosts, or speed bonuses. Spellcasting adds strategy but carries a risk: non-wizards might fumble spells and turn into pigs for a few seconds. Single-player or co-op modes let you hack through waves of monsters in a straightforward, action-packed loop. The game’s charm lies in its quirky mechanics and class variety. While not widely celebrated in mainstream rankings, it’s a cult favorite among beat-’em-up fans for its lighthearted twist on medieval fantasy. The 1992 release predates many modern co-op brawlers but holds up for quick, chaotic fun. With roots in the Dark Seal series and a goofy pig-transformation mechanic, it’s a niche pick for those craving retro arcade spice.

Storyline

In the 4th century A.D., in the Empire of Gaul, the evil Zenon plans to take a hundred and one lives to open the Dragon Shrine and raise an army of undead. As the Sage foretold, the Shining Knights of the Wizard Fire are the ones to sweep the minions of evil.