Wizardry 8

Wizardry 8 was the last game made by Sir-Tek and technically the last Wizardry game if one were to simply go by the main series, not counting all the spin-offs made by Japanese game developers. Being the last chapter in the Dark Savant Trilogy, Wizardry 8 goes all out in making its story one where you're party is not only there to stop the Dark Savant, it's also becoming the Cosmic Lords of the universe. Gameplay can be switched between turn-based and a sort of real time. Enemies are highly varied from simple slimes and human bandits to androids and space rhinos with muskets to skeletal death lords and giant winged serpents. Character creation offers many races with different classes to choose from and even different voice personality types, allowing players to build parties to their own liking, the only limit being what they can try to accomplish with said party. For those that enjoy CRPG's, Wizardry 8 is one of the games one can not miss.

very large map that you just do not see anymore. Massive story line and multiple endings and inner story lines. This was better than any oblivion game and still is. With a graphics update this could be a 2013 goty winner.

I used to play this game years ago with my brother, and it was such an amazing experience. The game was truly a challenge, in large part due to the fact that you were punished for "farming" levels. I remember my first couple of attempts I would try to farm a lot, and then the enemies would become very powerful (I think some type of poison damage or something that you couldn't heal). Once you got the hang of it, it stayed tough. But it was also really engaging and brought you into the world.

This is what a PC RPG should be. I can't quite explain how, but you really do feel connected to the characters. They need to do a faithful re-make with better graphics, but after a while you don't even focus on them being outdated. The gameplay is great. I wish I had tried it sooner!

I grew up with the Dark Eye and Wizardry - two amazing series. It wasn't until Wizardry 8 that I however fell genuinely in love with the Wizardry series. It is unique, it is well written, the music is great and the dialogue and characters are extremely well written. Combat mechanics are good, and impact of leveling characters can be "felt" properly. Graphics are only okay, but the overall presentation, content and music really set this gem apart from other games of the time!