Play Wizardry Gaiden 1 - Joou no Junan (Japan) Online – Game Boy (GB) Game

Game Overview

Step into the dark, dungeon-crawling world of Wizardry Gaiden 1 - Joou no Junan, a hidden gem for the Game Boy that brings the classic Wizardry RPG experience to your fingertips—literally! This Japan-exclusive spin-off packs all the tense, grid-based exploration and brutal turn-based combat the series is known for, but with the portability that lets you test your party’s survival skills anywhere. Create your own band of adventurers, dive deep into monster-infested labyrinths, and pray your cleric has enough spell points left to resurrect the poor soul who just got eaten by a dragon.

What makes this Gaiden (side story) special? It’s a bite-sized dose of old-school Wizardry charm, complete with the punishing difficulty and rewarding progression fans love. While it lacks the flash of modern RPGs, there’s something oddly satisfying about mapping out dungeons on graph paper and celebrating tiny victories—like finally finding that +3 sword after hours of grinding. If you’re a masochist for retro challenge or just love seeing how RPGs evolved on handhelds, this is a fascinating (and brutally nostalgic) time capsule. Just don’t blame us when your party gets wiped by a random encounter. Again.