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Wiz is a 1991 arcade game from Seibu Kaihatsu, a developer known for shooters and action titles. It came out during a time when side-scrolling platformers were common, but it stands out with its fantasy theme and spell-casting mechanics. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it offers a solid, straightforward experience that feels right at home in an arcade cabinet.

You control a wizard who moves through a series of single-screen stages, each filled with monsters and obstacles. Your main goal is to clear each screen by defeating all enemies using one of eight different spells, which you select before starting the stage. The challenge comes from matching the right spell to the right enemy; some spells bounce, some pierce, and others explode on impact. The pacing is methodical, almost puzzle-like, as you learn which spells work where. It feels satisfying when you finally clear a tricky screen without taking a hit.