Wiz

About

Wiz is a single-player shooter and adventure game from 1987 where you play a rookie wizard fighting to prevent evil from leaking into your world. Set on platforms like the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, the game tasks you with earning points to master spells that can sever the connection between Midgard and Neflheim. As you progress, you’ll avoid or battle other wizards who see your mission as a threat. Gameplay blends action with exploration, though the focus stays on dodging enemies and collecting resources to level up. The game stands out for its narrative-driven conflict and the challenge of balancing survival with spellcasting. While it predates modern RPG systems, its goal of climbing the wizard ranks through skill and strategy feels ahead of its time for the late 1980s. With simple graphics typical of the era and a clear sense of urgency, Wiz offers a straightforward but persistent test of reflexes and planning. Its single-player design and lack of hand-holding make it memorable for fans of old-school action titles.