Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom
Commodore 64 · RPG
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Sir-Tech |
| Publisher | Sir-Tech |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Wizardry |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom is a role-playing game developed by Sir-Tech.
It is part of the Wizardry series; on the C64 you can also try Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds and Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn. The series also appears on other systems with Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom (SNES) and Wizardry: Knight of Diamonds: The Second Scenario (NES).
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom FAQ
Who made Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom?
It was developed by Sir-Tech.
Is Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom multiplayer?
No. Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom is a single-player game.
How long does Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom take to play?
As a role-playing game, Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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