Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Digital Eclipse has made this journey as earnest and effortless as possible. For those who want to forge a deeper bond with the medium (you know who you are), Wizardry 2.0's worth your time and money.

58%Game Brain Score

stability

graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs. The first party-based RPG video game ever released, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was a direct inspiration to series like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Digital Eclipse's revival preserves the appeal of the classic, with many upgrades for modern role-playi…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

stability2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

A challenging and strategic RPG that effectively mimics classic Dungeons and Dragons gameplay.
Offers a nostalgic experience with a rich history, making it a must-try for RPG fans.
The remake includes quality-of-life upgrades while maintaining the essence of the original game.

Graphics and sound are outdated, which may not appeal to modern gamers.
The game's difficulty can be a barrier for some players, especially newcomers to the genre.
Lacks additional content like a museum or documentary features that could enhance the historical significance.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with many users noting its minimal visual appeal and a nostalgic charm reminiscent of older systems like NES and Apple II. While some appreciate the colorful updates in the remake, the overall consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over graphical fidelity.
- “I like the NES graphics; there's more color than the DOS version.”
- “Impressive remake of the original game, literally built upon the Apple II version, with ambitious updates to sound and visuals.”
- “The game looks its age, with very little in the way of graphics.”
- “The game looks its age, with very little in the way of graphics.”
- “It's light on graphics and story, and heavy on puzzles and strategy, along with a healthy dose of tough combat.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for having a minimalistic story, focusing more on puzzles, strategy, and challenging combat rather than narrative depth or graphical presentation.
- “The game is light on graphics and story, focusing more on puzzles and strategy, along with a healthy dose of tough combat.”
- “The narrative feels underdeveloped and fails to engage the player, making the overall experience less immersive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on the Switch with quality-of-life upgrades that enhance the experience without being intrusive. Players appreciate the option to swap in the original version, maintaining the game's enjoyable RPG elements.
- “Nice unobtrusive quality-of-life upgrades, runs great on Switch, still a remarkably enjoyable RPG, and the use of original code means you can swap in the original version.”