{"product_id":"weaponlord-genesis","title":"WeaponLord - for Genesis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeaponLord is a barbarian themed fighting game developed by Visual Concepts Entertainment and published by Namco Hometek for the Sega Genesis in 1995. Seven warriors, each armed with a weapon set of their own, clash across a brutal fantasy world on the way to their ultimate foe, the mysterious Demonlord. Every fighter carries a personal storyline between the arenas, jungles and fiery mountains of the game. The main claim to fame of WeaponLord is its weapon play, an early take on armed combat in the fighting genre, backed by hand drawn backgrounds that are meticulously detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatches are one on one, for a single player against the machine or two players head to head. Blocking and combos are in place, joined by special frenzies that raise your attack power and by death combos for finishing an opponent in style. Weapons give each warrior a different reach and rhythm, so reading your opponent counts for more than raw speed, and WeaponLord asks for a level of precision that sets it apart from the lighter fighters of its years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers remember WeaponLord for its dark art style and for how seriously it takes its combat, and it has aged into a cult favorite among fighting fans who like something with teeth. As a late 16 bit fighter built around weapons, it carries real historical interest for anyone following how armed fighting games developed. For collectors, WeaponLord is one of those Genesis cartridges that is talked about more often than it is played, and it is worth owning for both of those reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visual Concepts Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Only: No Box or Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that this listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003egame cartridge only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original box, instruction manual, and any other accessories are not included with this purchase unless explicitly stated in the listing. What you receive is exactly what you need to play: the cartridge itself, tested and confirmed working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis game has been tested and is fully functional. We do not authenticate or certify originality, and listings are intended for players and everyday collectors rather than professional grading or authentication purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages \u0026amp; Regional Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct images are for reference only. Label artwork, cartridge color, and regional markings (PAL or NTSC) may vary from the item you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genesis","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":53163921015066,"sku":"SJ-WEAPONLORD-Genesis-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/d7441cb2-0a36-4c47-9d91-32a37764c204.png?v=1792710341","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/weaponlord-genesis","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}