Wizardry Online was a free-to-play MMORPG developed by Gamepot, Inc,[1][2] based on the classic Wizardry computer games originally created by Sir-Tech. It was released in January 2013 before being discontinued in July 2014.
| Wizardry Online | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Gamepot |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Online Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Kenji Tokita |
| Producer(s) | Keishi Iwahara Oliver Smith Jose Araiza |
| Composer(s) | Akimasa Shibata Maki Kirioka Shunsuke Tsuchiya Natsumi Kameoka |
| Series | Wizardry |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 30 January 2013 |
| Genre(s) | MMORPG |
Gameplay
editLike many MMORPGs, players could create their own characters and explore and advance in an open world with other players that are also connected. A more dangerous addition to the gameplay was the potential for permanent death.[3] The chance of losing your character can be reduced by sacrificing items.[4]
Wizardry Online features five races as well as four classes. Similar to previous Wizardry games, a new character would receive bonus points they can assign to attributes. Each class has a requirement for a number of points in a one or more attributes in order to select that class.[4] Open world player versus player (PvP) was also featured in the game. Player characters that have been killed could be looted of their belongings by other players.[4] Wizardry Online used microtransactions to support itself. There was also a limited selection of items available for in-game gold.
Release
editIn October 2011, an open beta was launched in Japan.[5] In June 2012, Sony Online Entertainment announced that it would publish Wizardry Online outside Japan.[6] The game was released in the United States and Europe on 30 January 2013. The game's servers were shut down on 31 July 2014.[7][8]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 59/100[9] |
Wizardry Online received mostly mixed reviews.[9] GameSpot praised the game's interesting combat system and use of permadeath, but criticized the graphics and user interface.[10]
References
edit- ^ Meer, Alec (14 June 2011). "Time To Die: Wizardry Returns". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ Gifford, Kevin (29 July 2009). "A Japanese Renaissance for Wizardry". 1up.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ Olivetti, Justin (9 June 2011). "E3 2011: First look at Wizardry Online | Massively". Massively.joystiq.com. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ a b c "SOE Live 2012: Getting to know Wizardry Online". 20 October 2012. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Wizardry Online Launches Open Beta in Japan, Seeking NA and EU Publisher". Ten Ton Hammer. 18 October 2011. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ "SOE takes Wizardry Online under its wing". massively.joystiq.com. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Kotaku". 24 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Sony Shuts Down Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and Three Other MMOs – Black Gate". 26 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Wizardry Online for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Gamespot Staff (14 March 2013). "Wizardry Online Review". Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2023.