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# Wizardry, the Origin of the RPG Gaming Genre

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Wizardry is a 3D dungeon-exploration RPG series released in the United States in 1981. The highly immersive user experience and breathtaking adventures attracted many users. Its labyrinth exploration, party formation, and monster battles are some of the elements that left a major impact on later RPGs, and it is often referred to as the origin of RPGs. Many titles have been released to date, and even today - more than 40 years after the initial release - this timeless masterpiece still boasts strong popularity around the world.

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