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Digital Eclipse is remaking the original Wizardry, and you can play it right now (www.pcgamer.com)
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Surprise! Like a dual-wielding rogue pouncing from the shadows, Digital Eclipse has simultaneously revealed and launched a remake of the original Wizardry.

To afford the game its full title, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was one of the first computer RPGs, and the first to feature party-based play. Released in 1981,Wizardry spawned a series ran for twenty years, with the final entry thus far, Wizardry 8, releasing back in 2001.

In a press release, Digital Eclipse explains the remake has been in development for two years, and is "built directly on top of the original Apple II game's code." While structurally faithful, the remake is nonetheless a full overhaul, with completely modernised visual presentation, a redesigned interface, a new method of party management, and changes to navigation, spellcasting, and combat.

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[–] HidingCat@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Man, I remember playing one of the earlier ones, back in the 90s. It was decent and I'm curious how the remake fares.