After its release on mobile, Wizardry Variants Daphne arrives on PC

Wizardry, released in 1981 as Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, was a pioneer in the dungeon crawler genre, gaining recognition both in the West and in Japan, where it even inspired an anime series. The series has been in the spotlight recently thanks to several releases, including a faithful remake of the original classic and a game based on blockchain technology.

A great inspiration for other classics like Final Fantasy

Wizardry Variants Daphne, which was initially released for mobile, has now been added to Steam, offering a first-person dungeon exploration experience with grid-based movement. In this game, players control a group of adventurers as they explore dungeons filled with goblins and trapped treasures. A tribute to the classics, the game maintains a focus on collection, allowing players to gather bones of lost adventurers that can be revived, featuring a rarity system and multiple in-game currencies.

The plot revolves around a missing king and a Lord of the Abyss, featuring a cast of notable voices, including Doug Cockle, known for his role in The Witcher. Although the combat system, which involves casting spells and facing creatures like goblins, is appealing, many players have pointed out that the gameplay experience is more forgiving than that of the original title, where characters could die permanently.

Despite the criticism towards certain modern versions of the saga, such as the blockchain-based game, the resurgence of Wizardry continues to show the influence that this classic has had on the development of subsequent CRPGs and JRPGs, demonstrating that its legacy endures over time.