Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry - Wandering Dark Lord
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Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry' - Wandering Dark Lord is a cancelled arcade game by Taito based off Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry for smartphones with new exclusive features and contents.
Development
During Japan Amusement Expo (JAEPO) 2015 on February 13. As mentioned, Taito has announced the game tie-in based off Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry for arcade operating cabinets, participants can receive a postcard from Taito booth with a campaign code that can be used in smartphone version.[1]
On panel, Akihiko Maeda and Takumi Shimada discussed the series history and the original computer Role-playing game Rogue, following the upcoming Wizrogue arcade version. Shortly while discussions goes on, the panel screen shown off the footage from smartphone version as well the following footage where character equips the JAEPO Sword. The said limited item can be obtained by receiving a serial code during the convention.
New exclusive contents were revealed such as new "Calamity God" monster that moves from place to place while attacking stores or amusements nationwide where the game has been introduced in real time. It also exist as basic counterpart when the players of each store or amusements cooperate together to develop a "Calamity God", and eventually they will attack other stores and bring back the items of the players who defeated them at the attack destination.
The new feature focuses on linking between from arcade to smartphone version were also revealed. One of these following is the "Linked Warehouse", where weapons and items are shared between the arcade version and the smartphone version, and items available only in one can be brought into the other and played. There's also a new training mode called "Warrior Training" in which characters from the arcade version and the smartphone version will be paired up and sent on it for few days to strengthen them.
At the booth during the convention, participants can try the smartphone version on tablet terminal. The arcade version never got release date announcement, instead the smartphone version was announced for February 19, 2015.[2] Afterwards, there hasn't been any existing cabinets on public amusements nor it has any existing leaked footage, supposedly the development of the arcade version was cancelled in between before or after the server closure for unknown reasons.
Gallery
Game flyer.
Game flyer (cropped).
A photo from during JAEPO 2015 revealed Wizrogue arcade version.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015 shows Akihiko Maeda and Takumi Shimada on stage panel.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015 discussing about the franchise history.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015 discussing about Roguelike and comparisons.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015 discussing about Wizrogue.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows monsters miniatures.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows gameplay footage.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows Beckett stat screen, wielding JAEPO Sword.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows the game logo.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows the game four cabinets.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows Calamity God invading stores or amusements.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows Calamity God invading other stores or amusements.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows Linked Warehouse mechanic.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015, panel screen shows Warrior Training.
A photo from during JAEPO 2015 shows the game cabinet and tablet terminal.
Companion hold serial code flyer.
References
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| Llylgamyn | Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (remake) - The Knight of Diamonds - Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Return of Werdna - Heart of the Maelstrom |
| Cosmic Forge | Bane of the Cosmic Forge - Crusaders of the Dark Savant (Gold / PSX) - Wizardry 8 |
| Gaiden | Suffering of the Queen - Curse of the Ancient Emperor - Scripture of the Dark - Throb of the Demon's Heart - Dimguil - Prisoners of the Battles - The Absence of Misericordia - The Five Ordeals (Traveler's Property / Children of the King Selene / The Devoid of Apotheosis / The Pickled Man of Galvan / The Wheels of Flame / The Price of Deception) |
| Starfish | Wizardry Empire - The Staff of Resurrection - Princess of the Ancient - II (Plus) Legacy of the Princess - Ancestry of the Emperor - Asterisk: The Scarlet Seal |
| BUSIN | Tale of the Forsaken Land - Gotz' Trap Removal - BUSIN 0: Wizardry Alternative NEO |
| XTH | Academy of Frontier - Unlimited Students |
| Renaissance | The Wedge of Life - Labyrinth of Lost Souls (The Red Shadow of the Sister) - Online Mobile - Legacy of Oblivion - Prisoners of the Lost City - Online - Wizardry 0 - The Magical Tower of War - Schema - Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry |
| Other games | Nemesis: The Wizardry Adventure - Chronicle - Summoner |
| Mobile games | Monthly Wizardry - DoCoMo Wizardry - Wizardry Traditional - Wizardry: Chapter 1 - Variants Daphne |
| Cancelled | Stones of Arnhem - Wizardry Gaiden VB - Strange Tale of the Rising Sun - Wizardry XTH 3 - Wandering Dark Lord |
| Compilations | The Wizardry Trilogy: Scenarios I, II & III - I-II - The New Generation - Trilogy 2 - III-IV - VI & VII Complete - The Ultimate Wizardry Archives - Llylgamyn Saga - New Age of Llylgamyn - I-II-III: Story of Llylgamyn - Twin Pack - Perfect Pack - Wizardry Legacy: BCF, CDS & 8 |
| Tabletop games | Wizardry RPG - Wizball |
| Novels | Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord - The Story of Alavik and Margda - Knight of Diamonds - Legacy of Llylgamyn - Heart of the Maelstrom - Ash & Youth Side by Side - The Wind. Has it reached the Dragon? - The Return of Werdna - Suffering of the Queen (Futabasha) - Suffering of the Queen Iris - King of the Sands - Llylgamyn War - Prelude/Expansion - The League of the Crimson Crescent - Blade & Bastard |
| Media | Quest for Hrathnir - Wizardry (anime) - Gaiden (manga) - Apolon Game Music Box Memorial Sound of Wizardry - ZEO (manga) - Record of Wicked Sorcerer: Ash & Youth - Blade & Bastard (manga) |
| Other related | Ultima - The Bard's Tale - Deathlord - Centauri Alliance - Elminage - Generation XTH - Class of Heroes - Wizardry Clone - Wizardry references in popular culture |
| Collaborations | Demon Tribe - Dungeon Dive: Aim for the Deepest Level - Final Fantasy Agito - Rise of Mana - Samurai Schema - Darkest Dungeon II |