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Great Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I loved Wizardry 7 and this final sequel did not disappoint. I was sorry to see the series end. It is a great first person, party based game. If I remember right, this came out around the same time as Baldur's Gate and I enjoyed this one so much more. I actually finished it whereas in BG I only got about halfway through before I got so annoyed with the 3rd person view I could not play it any more.

Some may call the Wizardry series old school, but it is the way I like to play. Highly recommended.

Oh yeah...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is an RPG for intelligent people. All the people complaining about this game are the same people who need the instant gratification of an action RPG. I've read some of the one star reviews, and some of them, really sound like the people never even played the game.

In this game you get to reposition your party during battle, which is an important strategy, as the enmy can surround you very quickly. Each comabt is an adventure, some battle have taken me up to an hour to win. For the person who said this is a point and click on the monster to fight it.....well....I'm really not sure what game you were playing, but it ain't this one.

The graphics are dated, not even a question, but there are so many games out there with great graphics and no substance at all. This is an adventure game with an underlying plot. It's VERY non linear, you can do anythign you want at any time. And it's very difficult. It might take you a few tries to figure it out. If you're looking for a hack n slash game play Oblivion. If you're looking for a great turn based game, from one of the great series of all time, look no further. Seriously.

The Classics are Better than This One

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 9
Date: January 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I had to take this gaem out, it took too much room im my hard drive-even with my other games taken out. I agree with some of the other reviews, the voices are not good at all, the spell system really is bad, not like the good old days of Bane or Wiz7. Movement is really sluggish, either using keyboard and mouse, I also found out when the updated DirectX8 replaced my Direct7-most of other games wouldn't run well that used the Direct7.

Bane and WizGold are better, though some people don't agree, I'd rather play the older versions than this one. I'd give it one more try, but than is it really worth it? Mr. Bradley made better games than the new maker of Wiz8.

CD 2 is damaged, and i am trying to get a replacement

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 18
Date: July 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

i purchased with the intention of installing after i finished other games i had, thus i let my 30 day return policy expire, then when i tried to install the game the installation crashes at 99% right before finishing!! it killed me! i dont want to return it but maybe someone out there can tell me who to contact to get CD 2 replaced since it seems to be the one with the problem....any takers??

Years behind

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 60
Date: December 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I've only played the demo, but from it I will say I own DOS-based RPG's with equal the graphics, and better sound. Being the 8th installment of any game, I would expect something closer to Neverwinter Nights than Dark Sun. And the voices sound like the same person doing all of the voices.

I seriously recommend downloading the excessively large (for what's available with it) demo. It may take a few hours with dial-up, but that's better than wasting ($$$).

Weak

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 19
Date: January 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I guess if you spent the eighties playing Wizardry this game really does it for you. For the rest of us it just doesn't cut it. The graphics are straight out of 1992 and the control options are sad. You're forced to pivot your POV around with keyboard keys like a tank turret which completely kills any feeling of suspense. The character development within your party looked promising, but that's not enough to cary the dated game play. I can't believe companies make games like this and put them on shelves next to modern titles and expect to make money.

Are you guys blind?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 16
Date: February 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Didn't anyone notice that the graphics look like the Windows "maze" screensaver? If you buy this, prepare to be visually underwhelmed.

Do not waste your money

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 21
Date: January 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Well I got the game four hours ago. Wish I could tell you how it was but it one more of them games with more problems and bugs and patches. Down loaded all of there patches and still does not work. From what I under stand thay are not even in bisness any more. Thats just hear say from the fourm that thay have. Does it sound like I'm frustrated you got it spen 50 bucks on a game that probley with never work!! Hell the disk came in paper bags.

Great and Not So Great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: January 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I got this game a week ago, it is fun to play yet the mouse is very clumsy while trying to grab items. The voices are very funny to hear when they speak, music is wonderful . Sometimes the game gets slowed down, your members seem to be walking in glue, that is a small drawback. Importing is fine, though you loose all that good leveling and items from Wiz7. The major good thing is no more rolling for elite classes, it is somewhat missed from doing it in 6 or7.

I wished they had left the monsters called the Dane, Gorns and Munks back in Wiz8, at least they have 3 still left from the other game. If you have Wiz6-7, than it's must to add for gaming collection.

when i bought the wizardry 8 i could not get the strategies

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 12
Date: April 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

dear sir
i am writing to tell you that i am highly disappionted with the fact that i have had such trouble trying to get one of your guides and walk through. being a disabled person who cannot get out these games take me for a short while away from looking at four walls, they help me to think of other things rather than pain, which i have 24 hours aday, without the book i cannot play the game to full completion.can you help me in this matter of getting the walk through, yours bernard mccann.

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