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Lead a custom party through a fantasy-and-sci-fi world, exploring freely and fighting roaming foes in tactical turn-based battles.
Released 10 Sep 2013
Build a Six-Hero Party
Fight in Turn-Based Rounds
Explore a 3D World
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Developed by Sir-Tech Canada · Published by Drecom Co., Ltd., Nightdive Studios, Atari









Lead a band of adventurers into a world caught between powerful factions and a looming cosmic struggle. Explore its regions, uncover old secrets, and pursue a place in the Cosmic Circle while confronting the Dark Savant.
Travel through varied 3D environments, speak with the people you meet, and decide whether to cooperate with factions or make enemies of them. Monsters roam the world, so encounters can interrupt journeys as well as exploration.
Create a party of up to six characters, choosing their races, professions, attributes, and skills. Fight in turn-based battles that reward positioning and using the party’s abilities well; characters improve through use and level-ups, while spells, equipment, and recruitable companions let you adjust your approach.
Players who enjoy Wizardry 8 often praise the depth of party creation and character development, along with turn-based battles that reward planning and tactical choices. Exploration, distinct environments, memorable characters, and the freedom to approach parts of the story in different ways also recur as reasons players return to it. Some reviewers find the combat and travel slow or repetitive, and a number report trouble running the game on modern systems.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |