Featuring the GRAMMY® Award-winning score by Winifred Phillips!

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-playing game fans.

Dungeon Crawling, Deluxe

Craft your own party of adventurers and head into the labyrinth at the behest of the mad overlord Trebor, in search of the amulet stolen by the evil wizard Werdna. Battle groups of challenging enemies, avoid hidden traps, and make your way deeper into the dungeon as you prepare for the ultimate battle: Facing Werdna himself.

Commitment to Accuracy

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is built directly on top of the original 1981 game's code. Although it looks all new, underneath the hood is the authentic game. You can even view the original Apple II interface as you play.

Challenge Without Hassle

While the well-known difficulty of the enemies has not been altered, quality-of-life improvements have been added in every area. Party management, navigation, spellcasting, and combat have all been significantly enhanced.

A Legend Reborn

If you're just discovering the legendary Wizardry franchise, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the perfect jumping-in point for new players. Series veterans will love the gorgeous new graphics and sound, and the streamlined interface.

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Some suggest it's only worth playing for nostalgia or as a piece of gaming history.",{"_283":484,"_285":485,"_287":296,"_289":486,"_291":487},"Significant bugs and polish issues",0.5177304360741488,162,"A significant number of reviewers mention bugs and a lack of polish as major issues, with some even describing game-breaking problems. This leads to many recommending waiting for patches or avoiding the game altogether until these issues are resolved. Some reviewers suggest that negative reviews may be overblown or system-specific.",{"_283":489,"_285":490,"_287":302,"_289":491,"_291":492},"Overpriced for the content",0.34431594455919745,99,"Several reviewers feel the game is overpriced for what it offers, especially considering its age and the lack of substantial improvements. They suggest waiting for a sale or considering it only worth a much lower price point. Some reviewers felt that the game was not worth the money even on sale.",{"_283":494,"_285":495,"_287":320,"_289":496,"_291":497},"Interesting for gaming history",0.21103132826611948,59,"Some reviewers suggest that the game is best suited for those interested in gaming history or as a way to experience the roots of the JRPG genre. They highlight its unique, immersive experience through its simplicity and focus on exploration. However, some reviewers found the game unenjoyable for treasure hunting.",{"_283":499,"_285":500,"_287":330,"_289":140,"_291":501},"Desire for more remakes/content",0.04793526379089269,"Several reviewers express a desire for the developers to continue remaking other games in the series, particularly Knight of Diamonds and Legacy of Llylgamyn. Some reviewers also request additional content, such as a DLC with a sound package. 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This point is specific but only mentioned a few times.",{"_283":510,"_285":511,"_287":512,"_289":84,"_291":513},"Original Famicom version preferred",0.014823488637829781,0.25,"One reviewer recommends buying a used FC or SFC and purchasing the original game cartridge instead, even with the AC bug fixed, stating that the Famicom (FC) version is much better. This point is very specific but only mentioned once.",{"_283":515,"_285":516,"_287":314,"_289":84,"_291":517},"Great deal, classic game",0.014019189995381433,"One reviewer mentions that the game is a great deal, especially considering its original price in 1982, and that it was one of the best games of its time. 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There is a risk of file corruption when force-quitting the game, and money can be lost.",{"_283":529,"_285":530,"_287":320,"_289":84,"_291":531},"Shared enemy animations",0.016671720489082564,"Many enemies share animations, which makes enemy identification more important. Some enemies lack sounds in the Early Access version, but patches are consistent.",{"_283":533,"_285":530,"_287":320,"_289":84,"_291":534},"High experience gain","Characters with titles can repeatedly fight the final boss to gain experience, but this can be disabled in settings. The amount of experience gained after a battle is very high.",{"_283":536,"_285":537,"_287":330,"_289":84,"_291":538},"Inconsistent item naming",0.015514784096732267,"Item and monster names are based on older versions, but the word separation has changed (e.g., \"LONG SWORD\" instead of \"Longsword\"). 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This contributes to the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.",{"_283":552,"_285":464,"_287":330,"_289":109,"_291":553},"Custom character portraits","The game's character face graphics are not geared towards a Japanese audience; custom images can be added. This allows players to personalize their characters' appearances.",{"_283":555,"_285":464,"_287":330,"_289":109,"_291":556},"Periodic updates released","Updates are released periodically, with a fast combat feature added in August 2024 (only for fully unlocked creatures in the bestiary). This shows ongoing development and improvements to the game.",{"_283":558,"_285":464,"_287":330,"_289":109,"_291":559},"Varied item drop rates","The drop rates of items varied, with Silver Gauntlets and Rings of Healing being particularly rare for the reviewer. This could indicate an imbalance in item drop rates.",{"_283":561,"_285":468,"_287":314,"_289":109,"_291":562},"Treasure after enemy flee?","The reviewer encountered a situation where treasure was obtained even when all enemies fled, unsure if it's a bug or intended feature. 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General bugs and lack of polish are also major concerns.",{"_283":593,"_287":337,"_291":594},"Manual save system","The current save system, featuring only auto-saves and no manual saving, makes save-scumming difficult and can lead to significant progress loss.",{"_283":596,"_287":296,"_291":597},"Key remapping options","Players report clunky controls and a lack of key remapping options, making the game feel outdated and difficult to use.",{"_283":599,"_287":354,"_291":600},"Improved UI/interface","The interface is described as unintuitive and problematic, hindering tactical gameplay and overall user experience.",{"_283":602,"_287":603,"_291":604},"Bug fixes and general polish improvements",0.95,"A significant number of reviewers mention bugs and a lack of polish as major issues, with some describing game-breaking problems, leading to recommendations to wait for patches.",{"_283":606,"_287":302,"_291":607},"Rebalancing of status ailment spells","Status ailment spells are reported as abnormally ineffective, even against early enemies, reducing their usefulness and strategic options.",{"_283":609,"_287":359,"_291":610},"Improved character re-classing system (without stat resets/ageing penalties)","The re-classing system adds ageing and resets stats, discouraging experimentation and hindering progression.",{"_283":612,"_287":302,"_291":613},"Reduced enemy escape rate","Enemies frequently flee from combat, hindering farming efforts and making encounters feel less impactful.",{"_283":615,"_287":359,"_291":616},"Improved HP gain on level up / rebalancing of HP progression","Players resorted to save-scumming to manipulate hit point gains on level up, as the game often granted only 1 hit point per level, indicating a potential balancing issue.",{"_283":618,"_287":308,"_291":619},"Rebalancing of spell learning progression","Spell learning on level up feels stricter, requiring multiple mages/priests and high wisdom/faith, leading some players to save-scum.",{"_283":621,"_287":343,"_291":622},"Fix broken menu navigation","Players experience issues with menu and sub-menu navigation, often requiring repeated exits and re-entries.",{"_283":624,"_287":343,"_291":625},"Improved GPU optimization","The game consumes an excessive amount of GPU power, which could lead to performance issues on some systems.",{"_283":627,"_287":302,"_291":628},"In-game tutorials/better guidance","The game lacks modern conveniences like tutorials and clear guidance, which can be frustrating for new players.",{"_283":630,"_287":296,"_291":631},"Remakes of other Wizardry series games","Several reviewers express a desire for the developers to continue remaking other games in the Wizardry series.",{"_283":633,"_287":359,"_291":634},"Additional game content (e.g., DLC)","Reviewers request additional content, such as a DLC with a sound package, indicating a desire for more game material.",{"_283":636,"_287":354,"_291":637},"Retention of items after game 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