Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

"The update of the first Wizardry to a new era has more or less succeeded, and if you&s;ve ever wanted to play this video game from the year 1981 without straining your eyes, now&s;s your unique chance."

"A lot of love went in to bring Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord to the modern age and it shows; great stuff!"

"Wizardry Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlock is a fun walk down memory lane which successfully brings the original game in its entirety with updated graphics and slightly tweaked gameplay. Given that, this is not a remake of Wizardry but …"

"If you persist and enjoy the loop however, you’ll find one heck of a RPG to kick off quite an influential legacy."

"Wizardry Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is yet another masterstroke from Digital Eclipse, a developer capable of breathing new life into classics with incredible talent. Apart from its fundamental historical value, however, Wizardry is a game that is now …"

"It retains the spirit of the groundbreaking 1981 Apple II game and makes it more approachable, less exhausting, and far more glamorous than ever before. Sometimes it hews too closely to the original, resulting in tedious, taxing gameplay, but in …"

"This game aimed to dig out of the depths of the gaming lore of "Wizardry 1" in a way that respected the original but still adapted the entire experience to modern times. It has undoubtedly succeeded. Players who want to …"

"Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is without a doubt legendary game and this remake kept that original flair and gameplay loop in tact while adding nice visuals and solid UI to it. The additional retrospective features makes this …"

"You can even swap to the dungeon layouts from the later console ports. This is an extremely faithful update of an important game. And if you&s;re willing to give it the opportunity, you find it is just as addictive today …"

"Demonstrates how to effectively take a minimalist old-school title and make it approachable to modern audiences"

"Digital Eclipse’s new take on Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is an impressive and ambitious attempt to bring historical flavor and contemporary approachability and appeal into one neat, modern package. I may prefer the sprites and chiptunes of …"

"A lovingly-crafted remake, full of character, clever design and gut-punching difficulty. Just as it was back in 1981."

"Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is an absolute love letter to the original game that creates a perfect balance of old-school brutality and modern quality of life adjustments."

"While there are certainly better, more robust and more inventive dungeon crawlers, Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a classic that deserves recognition and, in this new form, can be appreciated both on modern systems and in modern terms. …"

"The remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is great. It revives one of the most historically important games of all time with dignity. These old bones may creak at times, but the foundation of all of your …"

"The addition of extra layers and modernity to a classic old-school dungeon crawler makes Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord‘s remake an enjoyable accomplishment. The gameplay is still punishing, but it’s more manageable with added layers of strategic planning …"

"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;s worth your time and money."

"The remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord returns to its roots and offers a nostalgic and challenging gaming experience. Although it could benefit from better character customisation and a more forgiving approach for new players, it remains …"

"A competent remake of a 1981 dungeon crawler which most probably remained way too much faithful to the original game."

"The remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord respects its roots by offering a nostalgic and punishing gameplay experience. While it could benefit from enhanced character customization and a more forgiving approach to new players, it remains a …"