Wizardry Anyone played the SNES version of Wizardry VI?

[ralphonzo]

Is there any reason I shouldn't play the SNES version instead of the PC version if I lack the benefit of nostalgia? I'm not so hardcore that my balls might wither and fall off if I play a slightly less inconvenient version of a game.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

You can transfer your Wizardry VI characters from the PC version of Wiz6 to Wiz7. There is no Wiz7 version on the SNES, therefore no transferring of characters. Wizardry VI, VII, and VIII are a trilogy of games that belong together, and a party you complete Wizardry VI with can be transferred to Wizardry VII, then to Wizardry VIII. This is not necessary to enjoy the game, however. I myself have finished Wizardry VIII before completing Wiz 6 and Wiz 7.

 

[Doktor Best]

Well what does the snes version have in advantage over the dos version?

 

[ralphonzo]

Thanks Deuce Traveler, that makes me lean towards PC version.

From what I've heard, SNES version has improved graphics and music, and more 'convenience', which may or may not be code for 'is easier'. I'm really not sure.

 

[octavius]

If it's an American SNES version avoid it if censorship offends you.

 

[ralphonzo]

It's actually the 99% complete translation of the Japanese SFC version (though the English text is taken verbatim from the PC version's script rather than translated from the Japanese). Only Wizardry V came out for US SNES. A friend of mine loved that one when we were kids--he was 4 years older and I didn't really get the appeal at the time...

Looks like it's going to be the PC version with minimap tool after all. Now I just have to study up on building a party...