Wizardry II on Famicom in its original Japanese version. Same deep dungeon crawler with slightly redrawn visuals for the Japanese market. For collectors comparing versions.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Second Japanese Wizardry exploring the legacy of Llylgamyn. Published by ASCII, released in Japan in 1987. First-person exploration and turn-based combat. Second Japanese Wizardry on Famicom.
Wizardry II - Llylgamyn no Isan review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
Passing down the legacy of a line of adventurers sets the tone: this scenario plays on generations and spares no one careless. Descending into its depths calls for a meticulously built party, rigorous mapping and a sense for retreat. Spare and unadorned, it carries the Wizardry tradition at its most demanding for fans of old-school RPGs.
Lifespan
"Massive"
Inheriting Llylgamyn revives a first-person maze where each floor demands patience, mapping and a carefully trained party. Surviving turn-based battles and progressing without losing it all clearly lengthens the quest for methodical adventurers. That PC-bred rigor, faithful to the series, grants it a longevity praised by fans of classic Japanese RPGs.
Technical info
💾0,14 MB📅12/06/1987
Published by ASCII
Wizardry II - Llylgamyn no Isan (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Wizardry II - Llylgamyn no Isan still worth playing in 2026?
The Japanese version of the Legacy of Llylgamyn scenario of the Wizardry series, this title extends the first person dungeon crawler with a new descent into labyrinths riddled with traps and monsters. The party, class and turn based combat system stays of fearsome demand, faithful to the saga's hardcore spirit. The language barrier and the austerity of the presentation reserve it for enthusiasts. For a fan of old school dungeon RPGs or someone curious about the Japanese history of Wizardry, the title keeps a remarkable depth and challenge.
