Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Ah the first Wizardry, grandfather of dungeon crawler RPGs as Famicom/NES version. Besides some upgraded dungeon wall graphics the game is very similar to the old computer versions. That means if you are a fan of this kind of RPG you will like it. The gameplay mechanics still work very well in this game even after the couple of years between the NES release and the original release. On the other hand RPGs already did improve a bit in terms of story and overall presentation in 1987 and the whole game does feel a bit dated. Even more so for players outside Japan, because the US version came out another two and a half year later in 1990.


teran01 # 2014-09-17 15:37:21

Are you ready to step into the world of Wizardry? Unmatched by any other fantasy role-playing game, the Wizardry Gaming System allows for unlimited combinations of strategies and tactics, so that each quest into the Maze is always fresh and interesting.
Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the first Wizardry scenario. Starting in the Castle, you assemble one to six adventurers to explore the magic and mystery of the ten-level 3-D Maze. Your characters may be one of five races and eight professions, each with strengths and weaknesses.
Under your command, brawny warriors, frail magis, pious clerics, and nimble thieves accumulate experience and treasure. As your characters gain experience, they develop greater capabilities to become even better adventurers, allowing them to venture deeper into the Maze.
Be wary! The treacherous Maze has some tricks and traps of its own. Hundreds of monsters, many with magical powers equal to your own; pits; chutes; rotating rooms; teleporters; special one-of-a-kind surprises; and much more will keep you on your toes for many hours of fun. May luck and good fortune be your companions!

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prequel of
Wizardry II: The Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Third Scenario (NES)

version of
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (MS-DOS)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord! (NEC PC9801)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord! (NEC PC8801)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord! (MICRO 7 - FM7)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Mac OS Classic)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (C64)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (C128)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Apple II E)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (MSX2)
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord! (Sharp X1)