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Hardcore dungeon-crawler RPG by the 2006-era team, now on Steam outside Japan. Create a party of up to 6, explore grid-based dungeons with turn-based combat that blends JRPG ease with tabletop rigor. Permadeath and overwriting saves. Unity-powered upgrade: widescreen UI, 3D mazes, scenarios with dozens of hours, gamepad, cloud.

Release Date

26 Oct, 2023

Publisher/Developer

59 Studio, Game*Spark Publishing

Reviews

Steam: 85.83% positive (430/501)
Metacritic: -

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 8.1 64bit
  • Additional Notes: Maybe work on Windows 7, but we didn't provide any support.

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Current Best Price: $12.85 at Eneba

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Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

Return to a classic hardcore dungeon crawling RPG, crafted by the core staff behind the renowned series from 2006. Wizardry: The Five Ordeals preserves the deep, challenging core while presenting multiple official scenarios that offer dozens of hours each. For the first time, this era-defining adventure arrives on Steam and outside Japan with enhancements that modernize the user experience without diluting its difficult roots.

  • Character creation and party: Build your own hero and lead a trusted party of up to six adventurers, just like a tabletop RPG. Each choice shapes your journey through perilous dungeons.
  • Grid-based exploration: Navigate tightly structured dungeon floors, where position, line of sight, and tactics determine the outcome of each encounter.
  • Turn-based combat: A blend of the approachable rhythm of JRPGs with the strategic depth of tabletop play. The internal dice feel fair, and your plans must adapt to evolving threats.
  • Permanent danger: Characters can be lost forever, and saves may be overwritten. The game prizes careful planning, risk assessment, and memorable decisions.
  • Official scenarios: Explore distinct adventures, each delivering hours of play and designed to test different party builds and strategies.

The Steam edition preserves the core gameplay introduced in 2006 while overhauling the presentation for modern players. The Unity-based release keeps the authentic challenge intact while updating the interface and accessibility.

  • Modernized presentation: Wide screen and high-resolution support, with a refreshed UI that clarifies interactions without changing the foundational systems.
  • Visuals and environments: 3D mazes and high-resolution monsters enhance the atmosphere while maintaining the classic dungeon-crawling feel.
  • Quality-of-life features: In-game scenario selection, gamepad support, Steam Cloud saves, and the ability to use custom portraits for your party.

If you crave a demanding, nostalgic RPG with modern conveniences, Wizardry: The Five Ordeals delivers a faithful, strategic dungeon crawling journey that can be deeply rewarding for fans of classic Abenteuer, party-based strategy, and enduring RPG challenge.


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