Software:Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

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Short description: 2009 video game
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
Developer(s)Acquire
Publisher(s)
SeriesWizardry
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Microsoft Windows
ReleasePlayStation 3
  • JP: December 9, 2009 (PSN)
  • JP: January 27, 2011 (BD)
  • NA: June 1, 2011[1]
  • EU: December 7, 2011[2]
iOS
  • JP: July 29, 2011
  • WW: November 3, 2011
PlayStation Vita
  • JP: December 3, 2015
Windows
January 15, 2020
Genre(s)RPG, Adventure

Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls is a role-playing video game developed and published by Acquire for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, iOS, and Microsoft Windows. The game's Japanese title is Wizardry: Torawareshi Tamashī no Meikyū (ウィザードリィ 囚われし魂の迷宮, Wizādoryi Torawareshi Tamashī no Meikyū).[3] Although the Wizardry series was originally developed in the US by Sir-Tech, it has been kept alive in Japan by various developers.[3][4] The dungeon-crawling role-playing game franchise had not been seen in the West since 2001's duo of Wizardry 8 for Windows and Software:Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land for the PlayStation 2.[4]

Gameplay

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
iOSPCPS3
GameProN/AN/AStarStarStarHalf star[8]
GameSpotN/AN/A7.5/10[9]
GamesRadar+N/AN/AStarStarStar[10]
GamezeboStarStarHalf star[11]N/AN/A
IGNN/AN/A5.5/10[1]
OPM (UK)N/AN/A4/10[12]
Pocket GamerStarStarStarHalf star[13]N/AN/A
PSMN/AN/A5/10[14]
ShacknewsN/A5/10[17]N/A
TouchArcadeStarStarStarHalf star[18]N/AN/A
411ManiaN/AN/A6.4/10[19]
Aggregate score
Metacritic62/100[5]61/100[6]57/100[7]

The game received "mixed" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5][6][7] IGN criticized the PlayStation 3 version for making players put in large amounts of work and not rewarding them enough.[1] GameSpot criticized the same console version's old fashioned design and (erroneously) claimed it lacked an automap feature, but praised its challenging and addictive combat.[9] GamePro said, "Ultimately, 'Lost Souls' will reward masochists and scare off anyone intimidated by the slightest bit of a learning curve. There's a great challenge in store, but it doesn't pull any punches or make any apologies. Know that going in and don't say you weren't warned."[8]

Windows version

Scheduled for release on May 29, 2019 for Microsoft Windows via Steam, Xseed Games announced that day that the game would not be released as originally scheduled due to unforeseen IP licensing issues. Eventually, the release date was solidified as January 15, 2020.[20]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Krupa, Daniel (June 22, 2011). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls Review (PS3)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/06/22/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-review. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  2. ↑ Stewart, Andy (December 7, 2011). "'Heads-Up' Game Store Update 7th December 2011". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2011/12/07/heads-up-game-store-update-7th-december-2011/. Retrieved February 21, 2022. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fletcher, JC (March 23, 2011). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls finds a home on PSN". Yahoo!. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/2011-03-23-wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-finds-a-home-on-psn.html. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sinclair, Brendan (March 23, 2011). "Wizardry journeys west". Red Ventures. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wizardry-journeys-west/1100-6305362/. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Red Ventures. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120104053844/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls for PC Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Wolinsky, David (June 16, 2011). "Review: Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls (PS3)". GamePro (GamePro Media). Archived from the original on June 20, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110620150652/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/220473/review-wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls/. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Todd, Brett (June 15, 2011). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls Review (PS3)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-review/1900-6319313/. Retrieved March 16, 2012. 
  10. ↑ Kemps, Heidi (June 27, 2011). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls review". Future plc. https://www.gamesradar.com/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-review/. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  11. ↑ Thompson, Mike (November 3, 2011). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls Review (iOS)". https://www.gamezebo.com/2011/11/03/wizardry-labyrinth-lost-souls-review/. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  12. ↑ "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc): 112. February 2012. 
  13. ↑ McFerran, Damien (November 9, 2011). "Wizardry Labyrinth of Lost Souls (iOS)". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls/. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  14. ↑ "Review: Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (47): 82. July 2011. 
  15. ↑ Rubinshteyn, Dennis (January 13, 2012). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls (iOS)". Emerald Shield Media LLC. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls/. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  16. ↑ Delmage, Greg (March 10, 2020). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls (PC)". Emerald Shield Media LLC. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-2/. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  17. ↑ Danzer, TJ (January 15, 2020). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls Review - Stumbling in the Dark". Gamerhub. https://www.shacknews.com/article/115811/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-review-stumbling-in-the-dark. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  18. ↑ Bennett, Colette (November 4, 2011). "'Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls' Review – Keep Your Graph Paper Handy". TouchArcade.com, LLC. https://toucharcade.com/2011/11/04/wizardry-labyrinth-of-lost-souls-review/. Retrieved February 22, 2022. 
  19. ↑ Rodriguez, Armando (June 23, 2011). "Wizardry: Labyrinth of the Lost Souls [sic (PSN) Review"]. Archived from the original on June 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110627085419/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/191222. Retrieved August 5, 2018. 
  20. ↑ XSEED Games [@XSEEDGames] (May 29, 2019). "Wizardry Update: Due to an unforeseen issue involving IP licensing, the game cannot launch today as previously intended. We apologize for the sudden delay, and thank you for your understanding. We'll be sure to keep everyone informed with a new release date when it's resolved.". https://twitter.com/XSEEDGames/status/1133807938810843138. 

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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