Description

"Willy Wombat" is an action-adventure game developed by Westone and published by Hudson Soft, exclusively released for the Sega Saturn in 1997. The game features the titular character, Willy Wombat, as he navigates through various 3D environments to prevent a villain from causing worldwide chaos. Players guide Willy across different continents, each containing multiple levels filled with puzzles, mazes, and enemies. The gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving, interspersed with action sequences. Willy Wombat employs an isometric viewpoint, which was a novel approach at the time for blending 3D character models with 2D environments to create a perception of depth and complexity.

The game was released during the later stages of the Sega Saturn's lifespan and is notable for being one of the last titles to debut on the console. Although "Willy Wombat" was never officially released outside of Japan, it garnered interest from the gaming community worldwide due to its engaging gameplay and distinctive artistic style. The character of Willy Wombat was designed by Shinichi Higashi, who intended Willy to be appealing and relatable to a broad audience. Despite its limited geographic release, the game has become a sought-after collector's item among Sega enthusiasts and retro gaming collectors, appreciated for its unique place in the Saturn's library and as a creative platformer during the 3D gaming transition era.

Gameplay

Willy Wombat - Gameplay

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