Wizardry III on Famicom, Knight of Diamonds in its Japanese version. The second scenario of the saga in Famicom version. For fans of the classic western dungeon crawler on console.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Third Japanese Wizardry featuring the Knight of Diamonds. Published by ASCII, released in Japan in 1987. Third Japanese Wizardry on Famicom.
Wizardry III - Diamond no Kishi review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
A direct heir to the most uncompromising dungeon crawler, it locks the player into trap-laden corridors where a single mishandled encounter can wipe the whole party. Building your classes, balancing spells and noting every tile become a discipline. Harsh but coherent, it carries on the Wizardry spirit and wins over those who see difficulty as a form of respect.
Lifespan
"Massive"
Seeing the Diamond Knight's quest through means exploring labyrinthine dungeons and forging a party able to weather formidable battles. Meticulous mapping and slow but rewarding power growth push the finish line far away. That uncompromising Wizardry tradition sustains its reputation as a dense RPG among fans of the series on Famicom.
Technical info
💾0,14 MB📅04/09/1987
Published by ASCII
Wizardry III - Diamond no Kishi (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Wizardry III - Diamond no Kishi still worth playing in 2026?
The second scenario of the legendary Wizardry series ported by Ascii, Knight of Diamonds plunges a party of adventurers into a labyrinthine dungeon explored in first person, in search of a sacred artefact. The demanding system of classes, spells and turn based combat embodies the quintessence of the old school dungeon crawler, merciless and rewarding. The methodical progression and the mental mapping demand rigour and patience. For a fan of hardcore dungeon RPGs or someone curious about the genre's roots, the title keeps a timeless depth and demand.
