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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord - Review

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    [​IMG]Gamerhub reviewed the dungeon crawler Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord:

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    Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Review - Casting Its Spell

    Back in the 80s, there simply weren't that many options for "dungeon crawling" in the world of gaming. However, we did see some innovative titles that paved the way for what was to come. Like, for instance, the 1981 Sir-Tech release Wizardry.

    Brutal in nature but still fascinating at its core, Wizardry introduced a compelling gameplay system using the most basic of visuals. And it moved the genre forward nicely, followed by a number of sequels for PC and consoles alike.

    Now, Digital Eclipse, the retro masters that they are, have put a significant touch on the game with Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, which takes the original material and crafts an entirely new experience from it - while at the same time keeping helpful reminders about whence (whence?) it came.

    The end result is a game that will definitely test your nerves, but offers something excellent for the long-term. What's more, its presentation sets a standard for how to do retro right. We'll explain a bit later in the review.

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    Embrace the Wizard
    If you didn't bother with the original Wizardry, you may not entirely be sold on what Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has to offer. The gameplay is mostly the same, though the new presentation does make it much more appealing.

    However, I think it's worth giving a try. The battle system, though brutal in spots, is very well done, and the touches Digital Eclipse have added to this universe - especially the original Apple II overlay - is astounding. It'll definitely keep you busy for hours at a time as you level up your party to something fierce.

    Give it a shot. Whether you're a newbie or a long-time fan, it won't be hard to see what kind of spell Digital Eclipse cast here.

    Score: 4/5
     
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