Summary
- Release Year: 1982
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Family Computer, FM-7, Game Boy Color, Mac, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC-8800 Series, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X1
- Developers: Sir-tech Software
- Publishers: ASCII Corporation
Wizardry: Knight of Diamonds – The Second Scenario (1982)
Wizardry: Knight of Diamonds – The Second Scenario is a fantasy role-playing video game developed and published by Sir-Tech Software, Inc. for the Apple II, TRS-80 Color Computer, and Commodore 64 in 1982. It is the second game in the Wizardry series, and the first to be released on a home computer.
The game takes place in the fictional world of Llylgamyn, which is under threat from the evil wizard Werdna. The player controls a party of six adventurers who must travel through a series of dungeons to defeat Werdna and save the kingdom.
Knight of Diamonds is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The game’s dungeons are filled with traps and monsters, and the player must carefully manage their resources and use their wits to survive. The game also features a complex character creation system, which allows the player to create a party of adventurers with different strengths and weaknesses.
Knight of Diamonds was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish the Wizardry series as one of the most popular role-playing games of all time. The game has been praised for its challenging gameplay, its complex character creation system, and its immersive world.
Gameplay
Knight of Diamonds is a turn-based role-playing game. The player controls a party of six adventurers who explore a series of dungeons, fighting monsters, solving puzzles, and collecting treasure. The game’s dungeons are filled with traps and hazards, and the player must carefully manage their resources and use their wits to survive.
The game’s combat system is simple but effective. Each character in the player’s party has a set of attacks and spells that they can use in combat. The player must carefully choose which attacks and spells to use, as each one has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Character Creation
Knight of Diamonds features a complex character creation system that allows the player to create a party of adventurers with different strengths and weaknesses. Each character can be assigned a race, class, and alignment. The race of a character determines their physical abilities, while the class of a character determines their combat abilities. The alignment of a character determines their moral compass.
The player can choose from four different races: human, elf, dwarf, and hobbit. Each race has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, humans are well-rounded and have no major weaknesses, while elves are agile and have a natural resistance to magic.
The player can choose from four different classes: fighter, thief, mage, and priest. Each class has its own unique abilities and weaknesses. For example, fighters are skilled in combat, while thieves are skilled in stealth and lockpicking.
The player can also choose from three different alignments: lawful, neutral, and chaotic. The alignment of a character determines their moral compass. For example, lawful characters are always honest and just, while chaotic characters are more likely to break the rules.
Plot
The story of Knight of Diamonds takes place in the fictional world of Llylgamyn. The kingdom of Llylgamyn is under threat from the evil wizard Werdna. Werdna has stolen the Staff of Gailda, a powerful magical artifact that can be used to destroy the kingdom.
The player controls a party of six adventurers who must travel through a series of dungeons to defeat Werdna and save the kingdom. The player’s party will face many challenges along the way, including traps, monsters, and puzzles.
Legacy
Knight of Diamonds was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish the Wizardry series as one of the most popular role-playing games of all time. The game has been praised for its challenging gameplay, its complex character creation system, and its immersive world.
Knight of Diamonds has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the MS-DOS, Amiga, and Macintosh. The game has also been released on a number of compilation discs, including the Wizardry Gold Collection and the Wizardry Masterworks Collection.
Knight of Diamonds has inspired a number of other role-playing games, including the Might and Magic series and the Ultima series. The game is also considered to be one of the pioneers of the dungeon crawler genre.
Conclusion
Knight of Diamonds is a classic role-playing game that is still enjoyed by many today. The game’s challenging gameplay, its complex character creation system, and its immersive world make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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