Digital Eclipse recently announced the release date of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remake, which is on May 23, 2024.
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Description and Release Date of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remake
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry RPG franchise.
The first party-based RPG ever released, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was a direct inspiration from franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. The Digital Eclipse revival retains its classic appeal, with plenty of improvements for fans of modern role-playing games.
Some key features:
- Dungeon Crawling, Deluxe – Create your own band of adventurers and head into the labyrinth at the behest of the mad lord Trebor, in search of an amulet stolen by the evil witch Werdna. Battle against challenging groups of enemies, avoid hidden traps, and go deeper into the dungeons as you prepare for the ultimate battle: Facing Werdna herself.
- Commitment to Accuracy – Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is built directly on the original 1981 game code. Although it looks brand new, underneath the look is the original game. You can even see the original Apple II interface while playing.
- Challenge Without Hassle – While the difficulty of the famous enemies has not been changed, improvements to the quality of play have been added in every area. Party management, navigation, spell casting, and combat have been significantly improved.
- A Legend Reborn – If you’re just discovering the legendary Wizardry franchise, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the perfect starting point for new players. Veterans of this franchise will love the beautiful new graphics and sounds, as well as the sleek interface.
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remake will release on PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC(Steam, GOG) on May 23, 2024.