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'''Three Wonders''' was an unusual coin-op made by [[Capcom]] in 1991. Unusual in that it was composed of three different games among which the player could choose: a [[Puzzle Game]] (''Don't Pull''), a [[Platform Game]] (''Midnight Wanderers: quest for the Chariot'') and a [[Shoot'Em Up]] (''Chariot - adventure through the sky''). Strangely enough, ''Chariot'' was also the direct sequel to ''Midnight Wanderers''.
'''Three Wonders''' was an unusual coin-op made by [[Capcom]] in 1991. Unusual in that it was composed of three different games among which the player could choose: a [[Puzzle Game]] (''Don't Pull''), a [[Platform Game]] (''Midnight Wanderers: quest for the Chariot'') and a [[Shoot'Em Up]] (''Chariot - adventure through the sky''). Strangely enough, ''Chariot'' was also the direct sequel to ''Midnight Wanderers''.


Since Don't Pull has no plot to speak of, here's the story behind the world of Midnight Wanderers and Chariot: the demon Gaia stole the legendary Chariot of Light, symbol of the Kingdom of Ashtar, and turned all the inhabitants of Ashtar into wooden statues. Lou and Siva, the wanderers of the title, are the kingdom's only hope: they must enter Gaia's castle, defeat the demon and use the magical Card of the Dawn to re-awaken the Chariot. After having recovered the artifact, Lou and Siva must use it to fly into the sky and save the princess of Ashtar who was kidnapped by Gaia's [[Man Behind the Man|superior]], Lar.
Since Don't Pull has no plot to speak of, here's the story behind the world of Midnight Wanderers and Chariot: the demon Gaia stole the legendary Chariot of Light, symbol of the Kingdom of Ashtar, and turned all the inhabitants of Ashtar into wooden statues. Lou and Siva, the wanderers of the title, are the kingdom's only hope: they must enter Gaia's castle, defeat the demon and use the magical Card of the Dawn to re-awaken the Chariot. After having recovered the artifact, Lou and Siva must use it to fly into the sky and save the princess of Ashtar who was kidnapped by Gaia's [[Man Behind the Man|superior]], Lar.


The game(s) was ported to [[Sega Saturn]] and [[PlayStation]] in 1998, and later included in Capcom's Classics Collection for PS2 and XBOX. Lou and Siva made only a few appearances in subsequent Capcom games, most notably in one [[Marvel vs. Capcom]] game as helpers.
The game(s) was ported to [[Sega Saturn]] and [[PlayStation]] in 1998, and later included in Capcom's Classics Collection for PS2 and XBOX. Lou and Siva made only a few appearances in subsequent Capcom games, most notably in one [[Marvel vs. Capcom]] game as helpers.
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* [[Breath Weapon]]: The dragon [[Mooks]].
* [[Breath Weapon]]: The dragon [[Mooks]].
* [[Endless Game]]
* [[Endless Game]]
* [[Everythings Better With Bunnies]]: Don.
* [[Everythings Better With Bunnies]]: Don.
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: It's a puzzle game where you only can PUSH blocks (think like ''Pengo''), so what do you expect?
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: It's a puzzle game where you only can PUSH blocks (think like ''Pengo''), so what do you expect?
* [[No Plot, No Problem]]
* [[No Plot, No Problem]]
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* [[All Trolls Are Different]]: The [[The Goomba|most common enemy type]].
* [[All Trolls Are Different]]: The [[The Goomba|most common enemy type]].
* [[Automatic Crossbows]]: Lou uses one, shaped like a gun.
* [[Automatic Crossbows]]: Lou uses one, shaped like a gun.
* [[BFS]]: Third boss Dougar uses one.
* [[BFS]]: Third boss Dougar uses one.
* [[Big Bad]]: Gaia.
* [[Big Bad]]: Gaia.
** [[The Dragon]]: Moeban, as he's seen ordering the other bosses around.
** [[The Dragon]]: Moeban, as he's seen ordering the other bosses around.
* [[Breath Weapon]]: The flamethrower guy in the Terror Twins duo and the fat frog-like [[Mook]].
* [[Breath Weapon]]: The flamethrower guy in the Terror Twins duo and the fat frog-like [[Mook]].
* [[Bubblegloop Swamp]]: Stage 02.
* [[Bubblegloop Swamp]]: Stage 02.
* [[Crossover]]: Gaia and Laru (swordsman from the Terror Twins) appear in the quiz game ''Adventure Quiz: Capcom World 2''. In Capcom's [[Crossover]] shooter game ''Cannon Spike'', the character of Shiba Shintaro is based off Siva.
* [[Crossover]]: Gaia and Laru (swordsman from the Terror Twins) appear in the quiz game ''Adventure Quiz: Capcom World 2''. In Capcom's [[Crossover]] shooter game ''Cannon Spike'', the character of Shiba Shintaro is based off Siva.
** [[Capcom vs. Whatever]]: As noted above, Lou appears as one of several [[Assist Character|Assist Characters]] in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom Clash of the Superheroes]]''.
** [[Capcom vs. Whatever]]: As noted above, Lou appears as one of several [[Assist Character|Assist Characters]] in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom Clash of the Superheroes]]''.
* [[Clothing Damage]]: Just like in ''[[Ghosts 'n Goblins (series)|Ghosts N Goblins]]'', a more well-known Capcom production, getting hit in ''Midnight Wanderers'' doesn't kill you, but strips you to your underwear. One more hit and you're history, though.
* [[Clothing Damage]]: Just like in ''[[Ghosts 'n Goblins|Ghosts N Goblins]]'', a more well-known Capcom production, getting hit in ''Midnight Wanderers'' doesn't kill you, but strips you to your underwear. One more hit and you're history, though.
* [[Degraded Boss]]: The flamethrower guy from the Terror Twins and [[Mini Boss|Dumpty]] return as generic enemies in the later stages.
* [[Degraded Boss]]: The flamethrower guy from the Terror Twins and [[Mini Boss|Dumpty]] return as generic enemies in the later stages.
* [[Dual Boss]]: Second boss, The Terror Twins. The Dumpty [[Mini Boss]] may count as well.
* [[Dual Boss]]: Second boss, The Terror Twins. The Dumpty [[Mini Boss]] may count as well.
* [[Dumb Muscle]]: First boss, Balgoss.
* [[Dumb Muscle]]: First boss, Balgoss.
* [[Evil Laugh]]: Some Mooks have a comic-book-like "HA HA HA" over their heads while attacking you.
* [[Evil Laugh]]: Some Mooks have a comic-book-like "HA HA HA" over their heads while attacking you.
* [[Evil Tower of Ominousness]]: The tower in the Demon's Castle.
* [[Evil Tower of Ominousness]]: The tower in the Demon's Castle.
* [[Foregone Conclusion]]: Will Lou and Siva defeat Gaia and recover the Chariot? Well DUH!
* [[Foregone Conclusion]]: Will Lou and Siva defeat Gaia and recover the Chariot? Well DUH!
* [[Funny Animal]]: The frog in the intro that gives the heroes the summoning card.
* [[Funny Animal]]: The frog in the intro that gives the heroes the summoning card.
* [[Grandpa God]]: This is how the forces of good are portrayed in the intro and ending.
* [[Grandpa God]]: This is how the forces of good are portrayed in the intro and ending.
* [[Green Hill Zone]]: The first stage.
* [[Green Hill Zone]]: The first stage.
* [[The Hero]]: Lou is even referred as such in the intro.
* [[The Hero]]: Lou is even referred as such in the intro.
* [[High Altitude Battle]]: The Terror Twins are fought aboard a flying machine.
* [[High Altitude Battle]]: The Terror Twins are fought aboard a flying machine.
* [[Inexplicable Treasure Chests]]: They ''come out of the ground!''
* [[Inexplicable Treasure Chests]]: They ''come out of the ground!''
* [[In Harm's Way]]: Implied in the intro.
* [[In Harm's Way]]: Implied in the intro.
* [[Knife Nut]]: Siva.
* [[Knife Nut]]: Siva.
* [[McGuffin]]: The Chariot. The card needed to summon it would count too, but the heroes are already in its possession at the beginning.
* [[McGuffin]]: The Chariot. The card needed to summon it would count too, but the heroes are already in its possession at the beginning.
* [[Palette Swap]]: Some [[Mooks]].
* [[Palette Swap]]: Some [[Mooks]].
* [[Physical God]]: Gaia.
* [[Physical God]]: Gaia.
* [[Playing with Fire]]: The Firestorm helper.
* [[Playing with Fire]]: The Firestorm helper.
* [[Recurring Boss]]: Balgoss and Dougar are fought again in the last level.
* [[Recurring Boss]]: Balgoss and Dougar are fought again in the last level.
* [[Reflecting Laser]]: One of the powerups turn the arrows into these.
* [[Reflecting Laser]]: One of the powerups turn the arrows into these.
* [[Shock and Awe]]: One of Gaia's two attacks.
* [[Shock and Awe]]: One of Gaia's two attacks.
* [[Shout-Out]]: The ''Midnight Wanderers'' title is written in the iconic, red-and-yellow [[Indiana Jones]] font.
* [[Shout-Out]]: The ''Midnight Wanderers'' title is written in the iconic, red-and-yellow [[Indiana Jones]] font.
** Balgoss has a splitting jaw that looks like the one [[Predator]] has.
** Balgoss has a splitting jaw that looks like the one [[Predator]] has.
* [[Spiritual Successor]]: The previously unreleased SNES game ''[http://www.nightmarebusters.com/ Nightmare Busters]'' appears to have been heavily influenced by Midnight Wanderers, right down to the chests appearing from the ground and the pointy-eared enemies.
* [[Spiritual Successor]]: The previously unreleased SNES game ''[http://www.nightmarebusters.com/ Nightmare Busters]'' appears to have been heavily influenced by Midnight Wanderers, right down to the chests appearing from the ground and the pointy-eared enemies.
* [[Taken for Granite]]: Instead of stone, everyone in Ashtar is turned into wooden statues by Gaia's magic.
* [[Taken for Granite]]: Instead of stone, everyone in Ashtar is turned into wooden statues by Gaia's magic.
* [[The Lost Woods]]: First stage.
* [[The Lost Woods]]: First stage.
* [[Toy Time]]: Stage 3.
* [[Toy Time]]: Stage 3.
* [[Villainous Demotivator]]: Gaia threatens his minions just as the Wandereres are reaching the top floor.
* [[Villainous Demotivator]]: Gaia threatens his minions just as the Wandereres are reaching the top floor.
* [[Walking the Earth]]: The Midnight Wanderers.
* [[Walking the Earth]]: The Midnight Wanderers.
* [[Waddling Head]]: Dougar is just a head with a very long arm.
* [[Waddling Head]]: Dougar is just a head with a very long arm.
* [[When Trees Attack]]: Golem Wood, the first [[Mini Boss]].
* [[When Trees Attack]]: Golem Wood, the first [[Mini Boss]].


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* [[The Archer]]: Fifth boss Sagittarius and his energy arrows.
* [[The Archer]]: Fifth boss Sagittarius and his energy arrows.
* [[Backup Twin]]: Possibly in the case of sixth boss Alcazar, which is identical to ''Midnight Wanderers'' Moeban.
* [[Backup Twin]]: Possibly in the case of sixth boss Alcazar, which is identical to ''Midnight Wanderers'' Moeban.
* [[Big Bad]]: Lar.
* [[Big Bad]]: Lar.
* [[Boss Rush]]
* [[Boss Rush]]
* [[Death From Above]]: Alcazar's shower of spikes.
* [[Death From Above]]: Alcazar's shower of spikes.
* [[Dual Boss]]: Third boss, Gemini.
* [[Dual Boss]]: Third boss, Gemini.
* [[Frickin' Laser Beams]]: Gemini and Hypnos abuse of these.
* [[Frickin' Laser Beams]]: Gemini and Hypnos abuse of these.
* [[Floating Continent]]: The scenery in Stage 06 shows several chunks of land (and castles) floating around.
* [[Floating Continent]]: The scenery in Stage 06 shows several chunks of land (and castles) floating around.
* [[Flunky Boss]]: First boss, Aeolus.
* [[Flunky Boss]]: First boss, Aeolus.
* [[Giant Enemy Crab]]: Fourth boss, Cancer.
* [[Giant Enemy Crab]]: Fourth boss, Cancer.
* [[Inexplicable Treasure Chests]]: And now, they ''fly with little bat wings''...
* [[Inexplicable Treasure Chests]]: And now, they ''fly with little bat wings''...
* [[Losing Your Head]]: Halfway through the boss fight, Lar loses his body and becomes [[One-Winged Angel|a flying sphere-throwing head]].
* [[Losing Your Head]]: Halfway through the boss fight, Lar loses his body and becomes [[One-Winged Angel|a flying sphere-throwing head]].
* [[Man Behind the Man]]: Lar was behind Gaia's stint.
* [[Man Behind the Man]]: Lar was behind Gaia's stint.
* [[Mini Boss]]: The trio of [[BFG|big-gun totting]] techno-devils Bazz, Dazz and Jezz. Also a sort of [[Recurring Boss]], as they are mostly [[Palette Swap|Palette Swaps]] of each other.
* [[Mini Boss]]: The trio of [[BFG|big-gun totting]] techno-devils Bazz, Dazz and Jezz. Also a sort of [[Recurring Boss]], as they are mostly [[Palette Swap|Palette Swaps]] of each other.
* [[Non-Indicative Name]]: The Chariot is more like a hang-glider.
* [[Non-Indicative Name]]: The Chariot is more like a hang-glider.
* [[One-Hit-Point Wonder]]: Unless you get enough powerups.
* [[One-Hit-Point Wonder]]: Unless you get enough powerups.
* [[Religious and Mythological Theme Naming]]: Bosses are named after either deities (Aeolus, Hypnos) or [[Western Zodiac|zodiac symbols]] (Gemini, Cancer, Sagittarius).
* [[Religious and Mythological Theme Naming]]: Bosses are named after either deities (Aeolus, Hypnos) or [[Western Zodiac|zodiac symbols]] (Gemini, Cancer, Sagittarius).
* [[Save the Princess]]
* [[Save the Princess]]
* [[Schrodinger's Player Character]]: Siva only appears in the ending in a single player game.
* [[Schrodinger's Player Character]]: Siva only appears in the ending in a single player game.
* [[Shows Damage]]: Most of the bosses, often in a creepy way.
* [[Shows Damage]]: Most of the bosses, often in a creepy way.
* [[That's No Moon]]: [http://www.vazcomics.org/mamend/png/3won0060.png Second boss Hypnos] appears to be some crescent-shaped, steampunk-ish creature shooting lasers.
* [[That's No Moon]]: [http://www.vazcomics.org/mamend/png/3won0060.png Second boss Hypnos] appears to be some crescent-shaped, steampunk-ish creature shooting lasers.
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