Posted on: October 7, 2025
poppakapp
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Wizardry Proving Grounds of the Mad Over
Great O.G. game. Simple, unforgiving.
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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
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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.
Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners Co. use of certain elements from Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord have been authorized by SirTech Entertainment Corp.
2024 Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners, Co. WIZARDRY and the WIZARDRY logo are registered trademarks of Drecom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. and elsewhere. Digital Eclipse and the Digital Eclipse logo are trademarks of Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners, Co. Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord licensed by SirTech Entertainment Corp. All rights reserved.
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20 h Main + Sides
34 h Completionist
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RPG Fan
83%
A lovingly-crafted remake, full of character, clever design and gut-punching difficulty. Just as it was back in 1981.
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7/10
One of the oldest and most influential video games of all-time remains surprisingly entertaining thanks to this loving and option-filled remake.
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90/100
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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Posted on: January 2, 2025
Nooners
Verified ownerGames: 81 Reviews: 1
A good throwback - if you're old-school!
For full disclosure, I returned the GOG version and re-purchased it for the Nintendo Switch since that's more portable. I suppsoe if you've got a Steam Deck or whatnot that's not as much of an issue. I never played the original game - I was negative 7 back then - but the old-school charm is lovely if you're willing to put in the time and learn to play the game on its own terms. I do wish the Apple }{ overlay was able to be customized some (it's so small! and it can vanish behind the torch!) but aside from that minor quibble, it's as pure of an old-school dungeon crawler as you can hope for.
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Posted on: October 20, 2024
CalvinTheExplorer
Verified ownerGames: 1 Reviews: 1
Wizardry, back at it.
I feel like I just jumped into a time machine. Amazing job converting this to a modern version but still keeping the same feel of dread and excitement I felt 40+ years ago. Thoroughly enjoying it and can't wait for Knight of Diamonds so I can port my characters over and continue the legacy of Gilgamesh.
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Posted on: January 1, 2025
wshado
Verified ownerGames: 62 Reviews: 1
Wizadry Proving Grounds of the Mad Overl
Game constantly crashes. Doesn't even load 80% of the time.
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Posted on: September 6, 2025
marco1717
Verified ownerGames: 7 Reviews: 2
Nice game
nice havent played this since 512 Mac
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