Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord remake heading to Switch
Digital Eclipse is bringing its Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord remake to Switch, the studio announced today. We have a confirmed release date of May 23, 2024.
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, one of the first Dungeons & Dragons-style RPGs for PC, first came out in 1981. Digital Eclipse’s rendition features modern graphics and improved party management, navigation, spellcasting, and combat.
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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.
Key Features
- 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.
View a trailer for the Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord remake below.
