El Viento
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A 1991 Genesis action-platformer starring sorceress Annet Myer, blending Jazz Age New York, Lovecraftian cults, and unique wall-kick and magic combat.
Developed by Wolf Team and published by Renovation Products for the Genesis in 1991, El Viento is a cult-classic action-platformer. It stars Annet Myer, a sorceress caught in a battle against Lovecraftian cultists, and stands out for its distinctive anime visuals and offbeat mechanics. The game is part of Wolf Team's unofficial 'Annet Trilogy'.
Gameplay mixes arcade action with exploratory platforming across 12 stages. Annet throws daggers, casts magic, and can wall-kick off surfaces at 45-degree angles to reach higher paths. Branching stages hide power-ups like the Spread Shot and Hurricane magic, and boss battles demand pattern recognition and clever use of the environment.
Set in 1930s New York, El Viento blends Jazz Age Art Deco with Cthulhu Mythos horror. The narrative follows Annet as she confronts occult enemies in a city full of gangsters and supernatural terrors. The soundtrack matches this fusion with Latin jazz and synth-horror themes.
The game is remembered for its high difficulty and occasional hit detection issues, but its creative mechanics and bold style have earned it a devoted following. Alongside Earnest Evans and Earnest Evans Special, it forms a fascinating early chapter in Wolf Team's history.
