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Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom
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| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1988) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Wizardry |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the Wizardry series. The series also appears on other systems with Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds (C64) and Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn (C64). Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the SNES 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
- you only have a few minutes at a time
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 cheats & codes
38 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| More Gold When Creating New Character | D0BF-D4F7 |
|---|---|
| Super Gnomes Samuri and Lords | 4DBF-DD27
FBBD-D427 |
| Super Gnomes Wizards and Ninjas | 4DBF-DD27
9BBD-D427 |
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom FAQ
When did Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom come out on the SNES?
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1988.
Who made Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom?
It was developed by Capcom.
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 "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.