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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.

Warning - There's An Advertisement

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 10 / 74
Date: December 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Every time that you exit this game, you have to click through an advertisement for gaming PC's. You just paid fifty bucks for a game, and it has an advertisement in it. I immediately returned the game. They're not getting my money and then subjecting me to advertising, and they shouldn't get your money either.

Wiz8 does not run on my Windows XP computer

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 10 / 27
Date: January 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I had high hopes for Wizardry 8 having played all the previous
Wizardry games and most of the Might and Magic games.
Version 1.2.4

Unfortunately I will try and return it to Amazon because it
does not run on my system:
Windows XP
NVidia GeForce 3 with latest drivers
Sound blaster Compatible

I tried all the video options including Open GL.
I tried all the audio options including "no audio".

The wiz8.exe program crashed before displaying anything
on the screen.

The tech support at sir-tech was not helpful.
Their 1.2.3 version on their site was older than the
1.2.4 version I had on disk.

Bewildered

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 20
Date: February 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have no idea why this game is so highly recommended by so many.The graphics are dated,and I can't imagine why directx 8 is needed for this game.I tried very hard to enjoy it but I can't see what's there that's new or different.I hate the interface,and have found no way to see your stack or even your own character.In a first person view you should be able to see your other party members,decide who you like ,check out their skills and move them around in position,but not possible in this world.I haven't played the previous Wizadry games,and maybe if I had and come along with the story as computer technology progressed,I might find it more interesting,but I don't really think so.If you are looking for fast paced action,great graphics,and an engrossing story Don't look here.All in all, Wizardy 8's only wizardry seems to have been in the pr.1 star

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.

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.

It was fun...for a week

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 9 / 18
Date: February 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

At first I was very excited about this game. The graphics, combat system, and character development system are well made. I quickly found the battles to be time-consuming and boring. I would sit there while my party battled group after group of wandering monsters, when all I wanted to do is go somewhere nearby. The monsters automatically get stronger as you gain levels. This is a [jterrinle] feature, I think. RPG's should get easier as you gain levels, not more difficult (it made me not want to raise levels, because the battles only get harder). Another annoyance is the way your party is interrupted EVERY TIME it's your turn to walk or run during combat.

I don't think that anyone could figure out the many clues and quests without the hint book. I certainly could not, and am not about to waste ten or twenty bucks to explore every nook and cranny of this game. The game world itself is small when compaired to simular games. After a week, I have been just about everywhere I can go (and that's only after playing about two hours a day).

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