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Lizard Wizard
蜥蜴巫师
Lizard Wizard is an arcade action game released in 1985, developed by Techstar under license from Sunn. Players control a lizard-like wizard character navigating stages filled with enemies and obstacles. The gameplay centers on using magic attacks to defeat enemies while avoiding incoming threats. Controls are straightforward, combining directional movement with a fire button to launch spells. The game progresses through multiple stages with increasing difficulty, requiring players to manage both offensive and defensive actions simultaneously. As an arcade title, the goal is to accumulate a high score while surviving as long as possible. The cabinet's Sunn licensing arrangement reflects the period's common practice of hardware manufacturers partnering with smaller game developers.
- Developer
- Techstar (Sunn license)
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3.8K)
- Last updated
Lizard Wizard Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lizard Wizard on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Lizard Wizard Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lizard Wizard on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Lizard Wizard" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lizard Wizard released?
Lizard Wizard was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lizard Wizard?
Lizard Wizard was developed by Techstar (Sunn license), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Lizard Wizard?
Lizard Wizard is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lizard Wizard for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lizard Wizard runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lizard Wizard in the browser?
No. Lizard Wizard streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lizard Wizard?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Lizard Wizard work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Lizard Wizard this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lizard Wizard. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
