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Warlock came out for the Sega Genesis in 1994, published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was part of that wave of action-adventure games on the system that tried to capture a certain feel, often drawing from other popular titles of the era for its structure and style.

You control a warrior tasked with gathering runestones to prevent a sorcerer from conquering the world. The game plays out across a series of interconnected screens, each one a self-contained area you explore. You use a sword for close combat and can find a bow for ranged attacks, which becomes essential for dealing with enemies from a distance. The main loop involves navigating these areas, fighting monsters, and solving simple environmental puzzles to progress. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, with precise jumps and enemy patterns to learn. Moving through its world feels like a constant, careful push against the challenges it presents.