| The Wizard of Oz | |
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| Developer(s) | Manley & Associates |
| Publisher(s) | SETA Corporation |
| Director(s) | Ivan Manley[1] |
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| Composer(s) | Robert Ridihalgh[1] |
| Platform(s) | Super NES |
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| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Wizard of Oz is a 1993 platform video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and loosely based on the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Developed by Manley & Associates, it was published by SETA Corporation and released in North America in 1993 and in Europe in 1994. The player assumes the role of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, or the Cowardly Lion in a series of levels containing hidden areas, mazes, and puzzles to bring Glinda's magic ruby slippers to the Wizard of Oz.
Upon its release, it received generally positive reviews for its graphics, challenge, and playable female heroine. Retrospective coverage, however, has been negative including ranking on lists of the worst games of all time. Criticisms include poor collision detection, controls, weak character attacks, and mishandling of the source material.