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Wizardry 8 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Wizardry 8

Sir-Tech CanadaReleased September 10, 2013
AdventureRPGSingleplayerExplorationSci-fiFirst-Person
GameValio recommendation58Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (1,090 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
58out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 58 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

6 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$2.92$9.99−71%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 18 hours ago$6.99+$4.07−30%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$7.53+$4.61−25%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 9 months ago$9.99+$7.07Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 9 months ago$9.99+$7.07Buy Steam Official store · Price set 10 days ago$9.99+$7.07Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value53/100
  • $2.92: very accessible price
  • 71% off: solid discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $2.92Lowest recorded $1.49Full price $9.99
Quality87/100
  • 89% positive (1,090 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 85/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 1,090 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 89% · Very PositivePositive 973Negative 117
Popularity25/100
  • Players down 41% in recent days
  • 33 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 33Peak in period 59

Game details

Developers
Sir-Tech Canada
Publishers
Nightdive Studios, Atari, Drecom Co., Ltd.
Release date
September 10, 2013
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
1,056
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7
Processor
Pentium 333MHz Processor
Memory
128 MB RAM
Graphics
16MB 3D Accelerated Video Card
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
2 GB available space
Sound Card
100% DirectX 9 compatible card or onboard sound
Additional Notes
Sound Card and Mouse also required for the best experience

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wizardry 8 worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Wizardry 8 cheapest?

The best current deal for Wizardry 8 is on Kinguin for $2.92.

That's a 71% discount.

What type of game is Wizardry 8?

Wizardry 8 is categorized as: Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Wizardry 8 available on?

Wizardry 8 is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Wizardry 8 released?

Wizardry 8 was released on September 10, 2013.

How many people are playing Wizardry 8?

According to recent data, Wizardry 8 has approximately 33 concurrent players 10 hours ago.

Is Wizardry 8 on sale right now?

Wizardry 8 is currently 71% off on Kinguin for $2.92.

Who made Wizardry 8?

Developed by: Sir-Tech Canada

Published by: Nightdive Studios, Atari, Drecom Co., Ltd.

What are the best deals for Wizardry 8?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Wizardry 8 across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $2.92 (-71%)
  • Loaded: $6.99 (-30%)
  • Gamivo: $7.53 (-25%)
  • GreenManGaming: $9.99
  • GamersGate: $9.99
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