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This page is for the original version of the game. For the 3D remake currently in early access, see Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (2023).
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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The Ultimate Wizardry Archives DOS version is DRM-free. |
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Version differences
- An updated PC booter release (labelled "New & Improved Version!") was released.
- A DOS version (ported from the PC booter re-release) was released as part of The Ultimate Wizardry Archives.
- The Macintosh version is a complete rewrite.[1] This version has improvements such as mouse-based menus.
Essential improvements
- Where Are We is an external utility which provides an automap (map for in-game locations which automatically updates based on player exploration), eliminating the need to manually create a physical map.
Game data
Save game data location
System |
Location |
PC booter |
A:\ B:\ |
DOS |
<path-to-game>\SAVE1.DSK |
Mac OS (Classic) |
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- Settings are not stored between sessions for the PC booter and DOS versions.
Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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On/off only (toggle with ⇪ Caps Lock). |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Everything is text-based. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DOS video modes |
CGA |
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System requirements
PC booter | DOS | Mac OS (Classic) |
PC booter |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
64K |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Video card (GPU) |
CGA |
Mac OS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
Mac or Lisa |
System memory (RAM) |
128K/512K |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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References