Fans of classic gaming will be thrilled to hear that the 3D remaster of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad God is finally headed to its final release. Eager players will be able to get their hands on the game starting May 23rd. It will be released for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC via Steam and GoG.
As with all remastered versions, this one comes with significant updates tailored for today’s modern systems yet will remain faithful to 1981’s original iteration. However, players wanting to revisit the first digital dungeon crawler just as it was “back then” will also have that option.
Features include
- Beautiful new graphics & animations for a game that, by necessity, only offered rudimentary visuals, now with the power of Unreal Engine.
- User-selectable options allow players to tailor the gameplay to their liking, including popular options from the console editions of the game. Players can also choose no new options at all to experience the original, more challenging gameplay.
- An in-game Bestiary that records key information on enemies as they’re encountered and offers strategic advice on their strengths and weaknesses.
- A lush musical soundtrack from composer Winifred Philips, including some fan-favorite themes from Wizardry history.
- A controller-friendly interface with a one-button shortcut for fast combat choices.
- Fully localized into English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
The game has been in early access on Steam and Steam since early fall 2023. Since then, developers have worked with the community to ensure the game provides them with the endorphin boost they want. As a result, it sits comfortably at a “Very Positive” rating level on Steam and 4/5 stars on GoG.
Check out the official site for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord to learn more.
