Wizardry - Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Trans Eng) (GBC)

The Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord game on GBC is a faithful adaptation of the classic first-person dungeon crawler RPG. Players begin by creating a party of up to six characters, choosing from various races and professions like fighters, mages, priests, and thieves. Each character has core attributes such as strength, intelligence, piety, and luck, which influence their combat abilities and spellcasting.

The primary objective is to explore the Labyrinth of Trebor, a 10-level dungeon teeming with monsters and traps, in search of the evil wizard Werdna's stolen amulet. Gameplay is turn-based. As players navigate the dungeon, they will encounter random battles. The combat system allows players to select actions for each character, including physical attacks, casting spells, defending, or attempting to flee. Spells are categorized into levels and require magic points (MP) to cast.

A defining characteristic of Wizardry is its high difficulty and punishing nature. Character death can be permanent (permadeath) if not revived in time or if revival attempts fail, forcing players to carefully consider their tactics and resource management. Dungeon exploration requires patience and mapping skills, as the game does not provide an auto-map feature. Players must draw their own maps or memorize pathways. Acquiring equipment and gold from defeated monsters is crucial for upgrading characters and preparing for deeper dungeon levels. The game also features puzzle-solving and secret-finding elements to progress. The GBC version retains the "hardcore" feel of the original, delivering an authentic dungeon-crawling RPG experience on a handheld device.