Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-15
- True Wizardry spiritual successor
- Abundant races, classes, skills
- Excellent quality of life features
- UI is clunky and unintuitive
- Numerous bugs present
- Frequent crashes reported
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 92%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 6%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 50%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 50%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 260
- Negative points
- 416
- Gameplay points
- 198
- Perf. points
- 31
- Rec. points
- 124
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
True Wizardry spiritual successor
| Many reviewers describe this game as the true successor to Wizardry 6/7 and Might and Magic, capturing the same feeling and containing everything Wizardry 7 had and more. | 20% |
Abundant races, classes, skills
| The game features a large number of races, classes, skills, and items, providing extensive depth and variety for character building and exploration. | 15% |
Excellent quality of life features
| Auto-mapping, auto-movement, in-game journal, quest tracking, and full mouse support make the experience smoother and more accessible. | 14% |
Interesting and complex puzzles
| Puzzles are described as interesting, complicated, and requiring thinking, with well-designed hints available to assist players. | 12% |
Fun character creation options
| Character creation is highlighted as fun and extensive, with boatloads of options in races, classes, and skills to personalize your party. | 12% |
Fantastic music and graphics
| The music, soundtrack, art design, and graphics are consistently praised as top-notch, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment. | 10% |
Authentic old-school dungeon crawler
| Reviewers note it is exactly what you expect from an old-school 90's dungeon crawler, with classic turn-based gameplay and a massive world intact. | 10% |
Challenging and rewarding combat
| Tough combat with consequences for mistakes, combined with puzzles, makes encounters challenging yet rewarding for players seeking a test of skill. | 10% |
Huge world full of secrets
| The game offers a huge expansive world with over 200 locations, each with a story, encouraging thorough exploration. | 10% |
Great storytelling by creator
| The story is well-received, with the creator delivering good storytelling that engages players throughout the journey. | 7% |
Flexible difficulty customization
| Difficulty is flexibly adjustable through starting location, random encounter frequency, and base difficulty, allowing players to tailor the challenge. | 7% |
Fun and positive atmosphere
| Reviewers consistently mention the game as pure fun with a nice atmosphere that keeps them engaged and happy. | 7% |
Improved class change mechanics
| Class change mechanics are improved compared to Wizardry 7, and some areas show improvement over Wizardry 8, such as respawning. | 7% |