Wizardry V: Heart Of The Maelstrom (PC, 5 1/4" Disk) Sir-Tech Software - 1988 USA, Canada Release

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Wizardry V: Heart Of The Maelstrom
Packaging cover Wizardry V: Heart Of The Maelstrom.
Product ID 54399-20600
Product UPC 054399206000
Platform(s) PC
Packaging Retail Box
Media 5 1/4" Disk
Copyright date 1988
Publisher(s) Sir-Tech Software
Category(s) Entertainment, Role Playing
Country of Origin Canada

Description from the packaging.

Lose yourself in a new generation of Wizardry!

The Legacy Continues...
Despite the greatest magic of the ancient High Sages, great floods, earthquakes and famine again pervade the land of Llylgamyn. The great Orb of L'Kbreth, an artifact of remarkable power that has protected the city for generations, is powerless to halt the scourge.

But now, the Sages have discovered that the hidden reason is deeper and more frightening than the worst of these disasters. To save the very world as we know it, you, and your intrepid party must rush headlong into the...

Heart of the Maelstrom
Heart of the Maelstrom is a complete revision of the Wizardry Gaming System, with more story and game depth than ever before. You may create your own party of adventurers, or use characters from other Wizardry scenarios. In this new world of Wizardry, you will find:

New Mazes
More than twice the size of previous scenarios, with larger monster pictures, magical pools, buried treasure, locked doors and much, much more.

New Abilities
Thief and Ninja characters that can hide, then ambush unsuspecting monsters. Spellcasters can conjure monsters to fight for your party.

New Spells
Over 40 brand new spells, 60 in all. A unique and totally new magic system.

New Combat System
Diabolical monsters with more deadly abilities than ever before, and an arsenal of ranged weapons and new combat situations will test your strategic powers as well as your strength.

New Monster Encounters
Converse, buy, sell, trade, steal, or stand and fight in a dungeon filled with real characters.

For the most exciting experience available in fantasy role-playing, enter Heart of the Maelstrom!

Stand-alone scenario.

System Requirements

PC MS-DOS 2.1
Required CPU XT 8088/8086
Required RAM 256K
Supported Video CGA
EGA
VGA

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Retail Box cover Wizardry V: Heart Of The Maelstrom. Retail Box back Wizardry V: Heart Of The Maelstrom.

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