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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
The classic RPG Wizardry, which inspired games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has been modernized with new 3D visuals and quality-of-life improvements in Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. This remaster retains the original game's challenging gameplay while making it more accessible to contemporary players, offering a rich experience for fans of classic RPGs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
The influential RPG Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, originally released in 1981, has been remade by Digital Eclipse and is now available on Steam. The remake retains the original game's code but features modernized visuals, sound, and UI, along with improved party management, navigation, spellcasting, and combat systems. The game remains challenging but includes quality-of-life improvements to make it more accessible to new players.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Developer Digital Eclipse is remaking the iconic party-based RPG, Wizardry, which was first released in 1981. The modernized version, called Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, retains the original Apple II code but features updated graphics and quality-of-life improvements. Considered the first party-based RPG, Wizardry inspired popular franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Digital Eclipse, known for retro compilations, has released an early access build of the game on Steam and GOG, with the price expected to increase closer to the official release.