While modern visuals are certainly a treat, “Wizardry” is over four decades old, and its gameplay may show its age. To address this, the developers have promised a range of quality-of-life enhancements. These include a revamped party management system, new spellcasting options, and improved navigation tools, among other minor upgrades.
“Wizardry” is widely regarded as the first party-based RPG ever to grace the world of computers and consoles. Its influence has reverberated through the gaming industry, inspiring countless modern franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Although it wasn’t the initial Dungeons & Dragons-style RPG on computers, it introduced many mechanics that continue to shape JRPGs to this day. Upon its release for the Apple II, it achieved instant acclaim and was subsequently ported to various other platforms, including the Mac, C64, NES, and Game Boy Color.
