I remember trying to play this as a kid when it first came out. It was just too big and open ended and I always got hopelessly lost with no idea what to do. lol
This review is great! I started playing Wizardry 7 recently after being away from the series for 15 years and I wish I hadn't stayed away so long. I love the different races like Lizardmen, Cat and Dog people, Yeti guys like the Mook. I love playing as the weird sort of monstrous creatures. Wizardry 7 had the best atmosphere and mood of all the games its dark and creepy at times. I love your videos man! Keep it up!
i’ve been wanting to play this game quite a bit as of recent but i’ve been hesitant to have to read the manual. this video was very helpful helping me understand all the stuff i need to know to begin this banger 🗣️🔥
The games we used to play with almost zero help from the internet is pretty amazing. I remember spending hours, or even days, puzzling over what to do next or where to go next in various quests. Different world.
Just an amazing and thorough review you've made! I can tell this game series is near and dear to your heart. This game reminds me of Eye Of The Beholder TSR series, but much bigger and better. Thanks for the great videos!
Just discovered your channel, watched (or rather mostly listened) to this review and your Might and Magic 4 review. Your reviews are so in-depth and well spoken that, as I said, I find I can just listen to them and still feel very informed. Great job! (Subscribed!)
I wish more people would review the Wizardry Gold version. Voice over's and all. Crusader's is good, but I absolutely loved the Gold version and still have the original box! O_O I was drawn into the world as soon as I heard, "I am Alethedes. With the pen and hand of destiny."
@@dfortaeGameReviews I beat 6 a few years ago but it turned out I didn't get the ending I quite wanted. I'd like to carry the Diamond Ring all the way to Wizardry 8 because I saw there was a special event if you did so. Any tips on what kind of characters I should use for a full playthrough of the series?
My issue with this review is that the music is definitively muted? I know that what I remember and what I'm hearing in this review just isn't the same as the games I've played on Wiz7.
This "looks" like the best Wizardry version I've seen. I played Wizardry 1 on an 8088 and really enjoyed it. I bought Wizardry 8 years ago but I couldn't handle the 3D graphics. They were just too blocky for me. I think the game could have been better with 2D graphics. Anyhow, I enjoy your reviews of these classic Wizardry games. Brings back good memories, hopefully, we'll see games like this comeback. I'm thinking about buying Pillars of Eternity 1 & 2. I really like games that last a week or more. They are definity worth buying.
Doh I had to stop watching "now!". Great review I like how you really don't have spoilers in your reviews, they are great guides for people who haven't played the games before. Thanks for the warning on this one. ;)
I really enjoyed it, I've been looking at Ultima games, Gold Box games, and the Wizardry series. Pillars of Eternity and Wasteland 2 are the only modern games I can find that look acceptable to play. While I enjoyed Fallout 3 a lot, quite a few adventure games have been pretty disappointing for many years. If you have any recommendations for modern games that would be great. I'm really having a hard time finding new adventure games that are worth the investment time...
Wizardry 8 was awesome. So, l am trying to now play the whole trilogy. Recently finished 6. It was slow to get into, but it was good. I’m glad l played it. Wizardry 7 though ... l am currently playing, with the help of a guide. About halfway through the game, and l am not having the best time with it. It pisses me off often. I just want to get through it so l can import to 8.
Yeah, I subbed as well, these old retro games are really enjoyable to see again. I have Wizardry 7 now and am looking forward to some good snacks and gaming.
I once reached L1000 with a solo ninja back in the late 90s. I'll give a spoiler hint about about how to level up quickly. Umpani are vulnerable to bring blinded, Zoid are vulnerable to mind effecting spells, and the shop keep in Ukpyr forgets if you refuse to give him your orders. The Humpawammer gets you back to New City where you can ask father Rulae for holy sacrament and go back and forth once you have a humpa card. I usually make trips back and forth from the fountain and supply depot until all my characters have cycled through the classes and have all the spells and skills. Once you are done with the supply depot, finish the Umpani quest line and save and use recharge on the thermal pineapple until it has 99 charges. The rest of the game is pretty easy from there combat-wise, you just have to figure out the puzzles. I like to end with three fairy ninjas in front and three monks in the back ranks. 2 Cane of corpus and a light sword and rod of sprites in off hand for the ninjas, Zatoichi Bo for the monks. Choose gown for path of power and get it equipped on a couple of fairies in munkharama while you are powering up and getting all the spells before you do ninja and monk.
Wait, do you emphasize the Sir, or the Tech? Are we talking about a Knight named tech, or Tech that is noble? FF Legend series was the only other thing I played at this time that did sci fantasy.
Man your reviews are nice!
Thank you "The Xerpes"! I appreciate that!
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I remember trying to play this as a kid when it first came out. It was just too big and open ended and I always got hopelessly lost with no idea what to do. lol
This review is great! I started playing Wizardry 7 recently after being away from the series for 15 years and I wish I hadn't stayed away so long. I love the different races like Lizardmen, Cat and Dog people, Yeti guys like the Mook. I love playing as the weird sort of monstrous creatures. Wizardry 7 had the best atmosphere and mood of all the games its dark and creepy at times.
I love your videos man! Keep it up!
Thanks Michael, I'm glad you enjoyed the review! I agree, it's fun playing as "monster" types.
My favorite are the cat people.....mainly because I am a cat person.
That intro is awesome.
Secondly, pretty upset you don't get more views. This is excellent!
i’ve been wanting to play this game quite a bit as of recent but i’ve been hesitant to have to read the manual. this video was very helpful helping me understand all the stuff i need to know to begin this banger 🗣️🔥
"Kind of limited" in Wizardry 6's backdrops is an understatement. I honestly don't know how I made it through that game without a map.
The games we used to play with almost zero help from the internet is pretty amazing. I remember spending hours, or even days, puzzling over what to do next or where to go next in various quests. Different world.
Just an amazing and thorough review you've made! I can tell this game series is near and dear to your heart. This game reminds me of Eye Of The Beholder TSR series, but much bigger and better.
Thanks for the great videos!
this takes me back...thanks for the upload. Loved this game.
You're welcome rdptll!
Just discovered your channel, watched (or rather mostly listened) to this review and your Might and Magic 4 review. Your reviews are so in-depth and well spoken that, as I said, I find I can just listen to them and still feel very informed. Great job! (Subscribed!)
Glad you enjoyed the review Max. Welcome to the channel!
That Intro Tune is an absolute banger sir! Thanks for your effort!
I spent so much time playing this game, such great times! The variety of spells, creatures, and terrains was great.
I loved that game - the inventory/party member screen is one of the best pieces of music ever!
I wish more people would review the Wizardry Gold version. Voice over's and all. Crusader's is good, but I absolutely loved the Gold version and still have the original box! O_O I was drawn into the world as soon as I heard, "I am Alethedes. With the pen and hand of destiny."
I love this trilogy. I've always wanted to create a team and take it all the way from 6-8.
You should do it. I did, and it was a truly amazing experience!
@@dfortaeGameReviews I beat 6 a few years ago but it turned out I didn't get the ending I quite wanted. I'd like to carry the Diamond Ring all the way to Wizardry 8 because I saw there was a special event if you did so. Any tips on what kind of characters I should use for a full playthrough of the series?
Took me years to finish that dam game
I liked the combat mode in Wizardry 7.
I've been trying to find this game since 2019 ...today is a very big day🎉🎉🎉🎉
I like your reviews style. The Wizardry series is very cool, can you do a review of Dungeon Master 1 & 2?
My issue with this review is that the music is definitively muted? I know that what I remember and what I'm hearing in this review just isn't the same as the games I've played on Wiz7.
When I started playing Elden Ring this year, it took me back to playing this 30 years ago! Fantastic game!
Really? What about Elden Ring reminded you of this?
(for the record, I'm also a fan of both the classics and Fromsoft's games)
Really hoping to see an OP Faerie Ninja
This "looks" like the best Wizardry version I've seen. I played Wizardry 1 on an 8088 and really enjoyed it. I bought Wizardry 8 years ago but I couldn't handle the 3D graphics. They were just too blocky for me. I think the game could have been better with 2D graphics. Anyhow, I enjoy your reviews of these classic Wizardry games. Brings back good memories, hopefully, we'll see games like this comeback. I'm thinking about buying Pillars of Eternity 1 & 2. I really like games that last a week or more. They are definity worth buying.
Yes, it's an amazing game! I'm glad you enjoyed the review.
Doh I had to stop watching "now!". Great review I like how you really don't have spoilers in your reviews, they are great guides for people who haven't played the games before. Thanks for the warning on this one. ;)
I really enjoyed it, I've been looking at Ultima games, Gold Box games, and the Wizardry series. Pillars of Eternity and Wasteland 2 are the only modern games I can find that look acceptable to play. While I enjoyed Fallout 3 a lot, quite a few adventure games have been pretty disappointing for many years. If you have any recommendations for modern games that would be great. I'm really having a hard time finding new adventure games that are worth the investment time...
Most say this is the best one of the series
Hey, it would be cool if you made a video comparing Wizardry 7 with Ultima 7.
Please review Dragon Wars, Deathlord, or Legacy of the Ancients
If you're a new subscriber, add them to my DOS Game Reviews Request video (in the comments section). Link: th-cam.com/video/mOpGUC4C-7g/w-d-xo.html
sire can you please review Spirit of Adventure it has, there is a chance you might like it.
Would there not be some toolkit program where someone could easily create one of these games today?
Wizardry 8 was awesome. So, l am trying to now play the whole trilogy. Recently finished 6. It was slow to get into, but it was good. I’m glad l played it. Wizardry 7 though ... l am currently playing, with the help of a guide. About halfway through the game, and l am not having the best time with it. It pisses me off often. I just want to get through it so l can import to 8.
How long did you play to get to level 147? I am 154 hours in... currently all charakters are lvl 26 ninja, albeit after multiple class changes...
It takes a very long time, but there are secrets to speed up the process by a large amount. Not going to give away any secrets. :P
well done content, subbed
Yeah, I subbed as well, these old retro games are really enjoyable to see again. I have Wizardry 7 now and am looking forward to some good snacks and gaming.
I once reached L1000 with a solo ninja back in the late 90s. I'll give a spoiler hint about about how to level up quickly. Umpani are vulnerable to bring blinded, Zoid are vulnerable to mind effecting spells, and the shop keep in Ukpyr forgets if you refuse to give him your orders. The Humpawammer gets you back to New City where you can ask father Rulae for holy sacrament and go back and forth once you have a humpa card. I usually make trips back and forth from the fountain and supply depot until all my characters have cycled through the classes and have all the spells and skills. Once you are done with the supply depot, finish the Umpani quest line and save and use recharge on the thermal pineapple until it has 99 charges. The rest of the game is pretty easy from there combat-wise, you just have to figure out the puzzles. I like to end with three fairy ninjas in front and three monks in the back ranks. 2 Cane of corpus and a light sword and rod of sprites in off hand for the ninjas, Zatoichi Bo for the monks. Choose gown for path of power and get it equipped on a couple of fairies in munkharama while you are powering up and getting all the spells before you do ninja and monk.
Wait, do you emphasize the Sir, or the Tech? Are we talking about a Knight named tech, or Tech that is noble? FF Legend series was the only other thing I played at this time that did sci fantasy.
Why is the music so weird?
I got my twitter account back and tried to follow you on twitter but I could not.
Hi Gamerlonn. Thanks for trying, but I don't have a Twitter account!
Where can I get this game?
Steam and GOG both have it on the cheap.
This game was insanely punishing
Importing characters the struggle is not real.
Raspberry4
The problem is your characters die of old age.
You may always use Ankh of Youth :D
@@AAE2024 Oh yeah thanks, but I can't play it now, the game is DOS.
PCMR!
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