Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (1984)

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord cover

Platforms: DOS, Mac, C64, MSX, Apple II, FM-7, PC-88, PC-98
Genres: Role-playing
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 3 player ratings
Main story: about 40 hours
Where to get it: Website

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Playing feels like navigating a meticulous, unforgiving dungeon crawl where every step risks permadeath and careful planning is essential.

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About

Released in 1984, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a role-playing game available on numerous platforms including DOS, Mac, and C64. The title presents players with gameplay rooted in fantasy exploration across its wide range of supported systems.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.