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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: Game Guide, Developer and Facts

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord — video game guide with key facts, developer and background.

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the first game in the Wizardry series of role-playing video games. It was developed by Andrew C. Greenberg and Robert Woodhead. In 1980, Norman Sirotek formed Sir-Tech Software and launched a beta version of the product at the 1980 Boston Computer Convention. The final version of the game was released in 1981. The game was one of the first Dungeons & Dragons-style role-playing games to be written for computer play, and the first such game to offer color graphics. It was also the first true party-based role-playing video game. It is now listed among the best video games of all time. The game ended up as the first of a trilogy that also included Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds and Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn. A 3D remake of the game was released by Digital Eclipse for Windows and game consoles on May 23, 2024.

Quick facts about Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

  • Title: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
  • Developer: Sir-Tech
  • Released: 1981
  • Type: Video game
  • Wikidata ID: Q1886140

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is the first game in the Wizardry series of role-playing video games.

Who made Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is by Sir-Tech.

When was Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord released?

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was released in 1981.

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