Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
- May 23, 2024
- Digital Eclipse
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.
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Reviews
- 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- Graphics and sound are outdated, which may not appeal to modern gamers.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.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
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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.
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