Mark Roddison
RPGFanWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Review | RPGFan
Published 6/30/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/23/2024
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs. It 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. 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.
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- Digital Eclipse
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- Digital Eclipse
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76
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70–90
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90–1001 review · 11%
80–893 reviews · 33%
70–795 reviews · 56%
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Oliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Published 5/31/2024
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75
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (PS5) Review
Published 5/29/2024
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70
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Read originalAndrew Paul
ImpulsegamerWizardry Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Review (PlayStation 5, 2024) @ #WerdnaVSTrebor
Published 5/26/2024
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70
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Read originalSean Weeks
GamingTrendWizardry Remaster review — Do you like black-and-white movies?
Published 5/26/2024
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90
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Metro GameCentralWizardry: Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord PS5 review – ground zero for RPGs
Published 5/23/2024
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70
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Read originalJohn Rairdin
Nintendo World ReportWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Switch) Review
Published 5/22/2024
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord review: Boomer looter
Published 5/22/2024
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Read originalThomas Kent
Hardcore GamerReview: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Published 5/22/2024
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