Wizardry Empire (Japan) (Rev A)

Getting Started Wizardry Empire is entirely in Japanese, so menus and text are not localized. Begin by navigating the title screen with the D-Pad and confirm with X. The first step is to create a party by choosing classes and distributing stat points. Typical parties include a fighter, mage, priest, and thief for balanced coverage. Once your party is formed, you start in the town. Talk to NPCs to gather hints and buy equipment, then head to the dungeon entrance. The core gameplay loop involves exploring dungeon floors in first-person view. Use the D-Pad to move forward, turn, and sidestep. Press X to confirm actions like searching or talking, and S to cancel or retreat from battles. Combat is turn-based: select commands like attack, magic, or flee. Managing resources is crucial because resting in the dungeon risks random encounters. When your party is worn down, return to town to heal and save at the inn. Save often, as death is permanent without a resurrection spell or clinic visit. New players should expect a steep learning curve. The game expects careful mapping and note-taking, as dungeons are maze-like with traps and secret doors. There is no automap, so consider drawing a map on paper. The turn-based combat is methodical; rushing in often leads to party wipes. Take your time to level up gradually and upgrade equipment in town.