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Games part of the Wizardry series

The Wizardry series is a landmark in the history of computer role-playing games (CRPGs). Developed initially by Sir-Tech, the series began with Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord in 1981. Drawing heavily from the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons, it introduced players to a first-person perspective, turn-based combat, and complex, maze-like dungeons. 

Over the years, the series evolved, with notable entries like Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant in 1992, which brought in more complex storytelling and improved visuals. 

Wizardry had a significant influence on the RPG genre, inspiring many other games, including Might and Magic and The Bard's Tale. The series also found a strong following in Japan, where it influenced the development of Japanese RPGs and spawned various spin-offs, including anime and manga adaptations.


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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

DOS1981 rpg
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a role-playing video game that was first released in 1981. It's one of the pioneering titles in the dungeon-crawling genre and one ...
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Wizardry 2: The knight of diamonds

DOS1982 rpg
Wizardry 2: The Knight of Diamonds takes the classic dungeon crawl and adds a few extra twists, like more mazes to get lost in and puzzles designed to make you question your life c...
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Wizardry 3: Legacy of Llylgamyn

DOS1983 rpg
Legacy of Llylgamyn steps up the ante, sending your party into a town under siege and dungeons filled with more monsters than your imagination can comfortably handle. This isn&rsqu...
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Wizardry 4: The Return of Werdna

DOS1988 rpg
Wizardry 4: The Return of Werdna flips the script by letting you play the villain, which is as delightful as it is diabolical. You control Werdna, an evil wizard with a knack for c...
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Wizardry 5: Heart of the Maelstrom

DOS1988 rpg
Heart of the Maelstrom brings epic dungeon crawling to dizzying heights, challenging players with sprawling levels, fiendish enemies, and puzzles that seem to require a PhD in pati...
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Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

DOSLinuxMac OS1990protected rpg
Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge is a role-playing game (RPG) developed by Sir-Tech and released in 1990. It's the sixth installment in the long-running "Wizardry" series.&nbs...
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Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant

Windows XP/98/95LinuxDOS1992protected rpg
Crusaders of the Dark Savant is a sprawling saga with enough content to make your eyes bleed and your fingers cramp. The game blends strategy, exploration, and role-playing with a ...