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IGDB / 134718

Wampus

2019 Adventure Arcade
Wampus is an overhead arcade narrative adventure game developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System -- yes, the original NES! Wampus takes place in the world of Irata, first introduced in the obscure economic simulator game M.U.L.E in 1983. Irata is a planet invaded by colonialists, farming and mining the land for its natural resources. These resource-stripping activities threaten the local flora and fauna, espec Show full summary

Wampus is an overhead arcade narrative adventure game developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System -- yes, the original NES! Wampus takes place in the world of Irata, first introduced in the obscure economic simulator game M.U.L.E in 1983. Irata is a planet invaded by colonialists, farming and mining the land for its natural resources. These resource-stripping activities threaten the local flora and fauna, especially the Mountain Wampus, who get hunted for their treasure. As a young wampus, players set out to rid Irata of the settler invaders and restore harmony to the land. While a fun lark, Wampus explores themes of environmentalism, conservationism, stewardship of the land, and the destructive nature of colonialism.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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Wampus is an overhead arcade narrative adventure game developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System -- yes, the original NES! Wampus takes place in the world of Irata, first introduced in the obscure economic simulator game M.U.L.E in 1983. Irata is a planet invaded by colonialists, farming and mining the land for its natural resources. These resource-stripping activities threaten the local flora and fauna, especially the Mountain Wampus, who get hunted for their treasure. As a young wampus, players set out to rid Irata of the settler invaders and restore harmony to the land. While a fun lark, Wampus explores themes of environmentalism, conservationism, stewardship of the land, and the destructive nature of colonialism.

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Developer
John Vanderhoef
Publisher
Nicht angegeben
Franchise
Standalone
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Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Fantasy, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Nintendo Entertainment System Feb 01, 2019

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