Editing Wizardry (video game series) (section)

===Japanese spin-off games===
The popularity of ''Wizardry'' in Japan inspired several original sequels, spin-offs, and ports, with the series long outliving the American original.{{r|maher20140625}} As of 2022, thirty-nine different spin-offs were released in Japan, with six of them being localized and released worldwide.<!--''[[Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land]]'', ''[[Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls]]'', ''[[Wizardry Online]]'', ''Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry'', ''Wizardry: the Five Ordeals'' and ''Wizardry Variants: Daphne''--> The latest released in both Japanese and English in 2024.

==== Wizardry Gaiden ====
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| release1=October 1, 1991 (Game Boy)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Also known as ''Wizardry Gaiden I: Suffering of the Queen''.
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ外伝I ～女王の受難～.
* [[Success (company)|Success]] ported the game to cell phones in Japan in 2005 as ''Nether Domain: Second Chapter – Suffering of the Queen'' (ネザードメイン 第二章 女王の受難), dropping the connection with ''Wizardry''.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Gaiden II: Kodai Kōtei no Noroi}}
| release1=December 26, 1992 (Game Boy)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* Also known as ''Wizardry Gaiden II: Curse of the Ancient Emperor''.
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ外伝II ～古代皇帝の呪い～.
* Success ported the game to cell phones in Japan in 2005 as ''Nether Domain: Third Chapter – Curse of the Ancient Emperor'' (ネザードメイン 第三章 古代皇帝の呪い), dropping the connection with ''Wizardry''.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Gaiden III: Yami no Seiten}}
| release1=September 25, 1993 (Game Boy)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* Also known as ''Wizardry Gaiden III: Scripture of the Dark''.
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ外伝III ～闇の聖典～.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Gaiden IV: Taima no Kodō}}
| release1=September 20, 1996 (Super Famicom)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* Also known as ''Wizardry Gaiden IV: Throb of the Demon's Heart''.
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ外伝IV ～胎魔の鼓動～.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Dimguil}}
| release1=April 20, 2000 (PlayStation)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available only in Japanese, though the original release allows changing of enemy names, item names, spells and stats to English.
* Players can transfer characters from ''Wizardry Gaiden III'' and ''IV'' through a password system.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry: Prisoners of the Battles}}
| release1=March 25, 2005 (PC)
| release2=March 30, 2023 (PC)
| release3=March 30, 2023 (PC)
| notes=
* Ported to the [[PlayStation 2]] (2006), [[iOS]] (2012) and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] (2013).
* The full Japanese title is ''Wizardry Gaiden: Sentō no Kangoku'' (jp: ウィザードリィ外伝 戦闘の監獄).
* Music composed by [[Hitoshi Sakimoto]]'s music production group Basiscape.
* The game was officially localized later in March 2023, albeit as DLC for ''The Five Ordeals'' remaster.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry: The Absence of Misericordia}}
| release1=August 11, 2005 (PC)
| release2=June 22, 2023 (PC)
| release3=June 22, 2023 (PC)
| notes=
* An expansion scenario for ''Prisoners of the Battles''.
* Ported to iOS (2012) and Android (2013).
* The full Japanese title is ''Wizardry Gaiden: Jihi no Fuzai'' (jp: ウィザードリィ外伝 慈悲の不在).
* The game was officially localized later in June 2023, albeit as DLC for ''The Five Ordeals'' remaster.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry: The Five Ordeals}}
| release1=June 8, 2006 (PC)
| release2=December 17, 2021 (PC)
| release3=December 17, 2021 (PC)
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* Originally released in Japan as ''Wizardry Gaiden: Itsutsu no Shiren – Five Ordeals'' (jp: ウィザードリィ外伝 五つの試練).
* Users can create scenarios through an online editor, as well as download other players' creations.
* Music composed by [[Hitoshi Sakimoto]]'s music production group Basiscape.
* Released in English via [[Steam (service)|Steam]] in December 2021 as Early Access and fully released in October 26, 2023.
* Ported to the [[Nintendo Switch]] on January 30, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-26 |title=Wizardry: The Five Ordeals coming to Switch on January 30, 2025 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/09/wizardry-the-five-ordeals-coming-to-switch-on-january-30-2025 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==== Wizardry Empire ====
All the games in this sub-series were developed by [[Starfish SD]].
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| release1=October 29, 1999 (Game Boy Color)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Empire: Fukkatsu no Tsue}}
| release1=December 22, 2000 (Game Boy Color)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* ''Fukkatsu no Tsue'' (復活の杖) translates as "Resurrection Staff".
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Empire: Inishie no Ōjo}}
| release1=December 28, 2000 (PlayStation, PC)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* ''Inishie no Ōjo'' (古の王女) translates as "The Old Princess".
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Empire II: Ōjo no Isan}}
| release1=October 17, 2002 (PlayStation)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* ''Ōjo no Isan'' (王女の遺産) translates as "Legacy of the Princess".
* Ported to PC in 2004 as ''Wizardry Empire II PLUS: Oujō no Isan''.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Empire III: Haō no Keifu}}
| release1=December 25, 2003 (PlayStation 2)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* ''Haō no Keifu'' (覇王の系譜) translates as "Genealogy of the King".
* Ported to the [[PlayStation Portable]] (2007).
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Asterisk: Hiiro no Fūin}}
| release1=December 29, 2005 (Nintendo DS)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ アスタリスク 緋色の封印.
* ''Hiiro no Fūin'' (緋色の封印) translates as "Scarlet Seal".
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==== Busin Wizardry ====
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| title={{nowrap|[[Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land]]}}
| release1=November 15, 2001 (PlayStation 2)
| release2={{nowrap|December 19, 2001 (PlayStation 2)}}
| release3={{nowrap|October 4, 2002 (PlayStation 2)}}
| notes=
* First Japanese spin-off to be officially translated to English and released in North America.
* Released in Japan as ''Busin: Wizardry Alternative''.
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| title={{nowrap|Busin 0: Wizardry Alternative Neo}}
| release1=November 13, 2003 (PlayStation 2)
| release2={{N/A}}
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* Prequel to ''Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land''.
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==== Wizardry XTH ====
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| release1=February 24, 2005 (PlayStation 2)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* Also known as ''Wizardry Ekusu'' (ウィザードリィ エクス).
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ エクス ～前線の学府～.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry XTH 2: Unlimited Students – Mugen no Gakuto}}
| release1=March 23, 2006 (PlayStation 2)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Direct sequel to ''Wizardry Xth''.
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィエクス2 ～無限の学徒～.
* Upon developer/publisher Michaelsoft's dissolution, many of the developers of ''Xth'' and ''Xth 2'' stayed together as "Team Muramasa", and joined Experience, Inc. as an in house development studio.
* Experience, Inc. would later release a PC remake of ''Xth'' and ''Xth 2'' as the ''Generation Xth'' trilogy.  Experience, and Team Muramasa specifically, have since become known for creating ''DRPG'' titles.
* ''Wizardry Xth 2'' was also seemingly ported to the PSP and re-branded as ''[[Class of Heroes]]'' (jp: 剣と魔法と学園モノ。). "PSP Wiz XTH" is notably mentioned in the program's data files. ''Class of Heroes'' would go on to spawn three sequels, a Switch remaster, and a strategy RPG spin-off.
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==== Wizardry Renaissance ====
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| release1=November 19, 2009 (Nintendo DS)
| release2={{N/A}}
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* ''Seimei no Kusabi'' (生命の楔) translates as "Wedge of Life".
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Online Mobile}}
| release1=May 24, 2010 (Mobile phone)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* First MMORPG adaptation of the franchise.
* Adopts an isometric view instead of the traditional first person view.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry: Bōkyaku no Isan}}
| release1=July 29, 2010 (Nintendo DS)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* ''Bōkyaku no Isan'' (忘却の遺産) translates as "Legacy of Oblivion".
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| title={{nowrap|[[Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls]]}}
| release1=December 9, 2009 (PlayStation 3)
| release2=May 16, 2011 (PlayStation 3)
| release3={{nowrap|December 7, 2011 (PlayStation 3)}}
| notes=
* Released in Japan as ''Wizardry: Torawareshi Tamashii no Meikyū'' (ウィザードリィ 囚われし魂の迷宮, literally "Wizardry: Labyrinth of Imprisoned Souls").
* Second Japanese spin-off to be officially translated to English and released in North America.
* An expansion titled ''Shūdō On'na no Akaki Kage'' (修道女の赤き影), also known as "The Red Shadow of the Sister", was made available for the PlayStation 3 in Japan on July 19, 2011.
* The original game and its expansion were also released as standalone versions for the iPhone in Japan.
* A retail release with the game and the expansion titled ''Wizardry: Full Pack'' was released for the PlayStation 3 and iPhone in Japan on July 6, 2011.
* A retail release with the game, the expansion and extra items sold individually as downloadable content titled ''Wizardry: Perfect Pack'' was released only for the PlayStation 3 in Japan on December 8, 2011.
* The game was made available for Windows by [[Xseed Games]] in January 2020.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry: Torawareshi Bōrei no Machi}}
| release1=January 27, 2011 (PlayStation 3)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* ''Torawareshi Bōrei no Machi'' (囚われし亡霊の街) translates as "City of Imprisoned Ghosts".
* A retail release with ''Wizardry: Torawareshi Tamashii no Meikyū'' and ''Wizardry: Torawareshi Bōrei no Machi'' titled ''Wizardry: Twin Pack'' was released for the PlayStation 3 in Japan on January 27, 2011.
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| title={{nowrap|[[Wizardry Online]]}}
| release1=October 14, 2011 (PC)
| release2=January 16, 2013 (PC)
| release3=January 16, 2013 (PC)
| notes=
* Third Japanese spin-off to be officially translated to English and released in North America.
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| title={{nowrap|Tōkyō Meikyū – Wizardry 0}}
| release1=August 24, 2011 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* ''Tōkyō Meikyū '' (東京迷宮) translates as "Tokyo Labyrinth".
* Gameplay contains elements from card battle games.
* First social-network game in the ''Wizardry'' series, through the [[Mobage]] service in Japan.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry: Senran no Matō}}
| release1=January 24, 2013 (iPhone)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* Also ported to Android devices.
* ''Senran no Matō'' (戦乱の魔塔) translates as "The Magical Tower of War".
* Also known as ''Wizardry: Tower of the Maelstorm''.
* Second [[social-network game]] in the ''Wizardry'' series, developed by [[Namco Bandai]].
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Schema}}
| release1=July 29, 2014 (iPhone)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Also ported to Android devices.
* Services ended in June 29, 2017.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry}}
| release1=December 22, 2014 (Android)
| release2=February 24, 2017 (PC)
| release3=February 24, 2017 (PC)
| notes=
* Fourth Japanese spin-off to be officially translated to English and released in North America.
* Implements an isometric, [[Roguelike]] system instead of the traditional first-person elements of ''Wizardry''.
* Had "free to play" and "stamina" elements common to smartphone RPGs.
* Also ported to iOS devices.
* The original Android and iOS versions have been discontinued, and cannot be played anymore.
* In 2017, the game was translated to English and made available worldwide through the [[Steam (service)|Steam]] digital distribution platform; this version implements a more traditional "buy once" business model instead of the stamina and free-to-play elements.
* The Android version was re-released under the same "buy once" model in 2017.
* An [[arcade game|arcade]] version titled ''Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry – Samayoeru Meiō'' (彷徨える冥王) was planned, but eventually cancelled.
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==== {{anchor|Wizardry Variants Daphne}}Standalone Japanese games ====
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| release1=March 23, 2001 (PC)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Summoner}}
| release1={{nowrap|December 21, 2001 (Game Boy Advance)}}
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
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* Ported to the [[PlayStation 2]] with enhanced 3D dungeon graphics and new music (2005).
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Variants Daphne}}
| release1=October 15, 2024 (iOS, Android)
| release2=October 15, 2024 (iOS, Android)
| release3=October 15, 2024 (iOS, Android)
| notes=
* First-person mobile dungeon crawler featuring full 3D character models and environments.<ref>[https://www.siliconera.com/new-wizardry-title-for-mobile-devices-announced/ Siliconera]</ref>
* Initially to be released in 2022 for iOS and Android worldwide,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/04/wizardry-va-launches-in-2022-teaser-trailer|title=Wizardry VA launches in 2022, teaser trailer|date=April 5, 2021|first=Sal|last=Romano|website=Gematsu}}</ref> later [[Drecom]] postponed to fiscal year ending of March 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |title=【決算レポート】ドリコム、22年3月期は新作2本が想定届かず減収減益 今期は『ウィザードリィ』など3本投入で増収増益へ 出版やWeb3投資も積極化 {{!}} gamebiz |url=https://gamebiz.jp/news/349879 |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=gamebiz【ゲームビズ】 |language=ja}}</ref> and later decided on October along with pre-registration starting on August.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Wizardry Variants Daphne launches in October |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/06/wizardry-variants-daphne-launches-in-october |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Tentatively known as ''Wizardry VA''. The official full title was unveiled as ''Wizardry Variants: Daphne''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-26 |title=Wizardry VA officially titled Wizardry Variants Daphne, delayed to early 2023 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/10/wizardry-va-officially-titled-wizardry-variants-daphne-delayed-to-early-2023 |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref>
* The closed beta test was announced in September 22, 2023 only in Japan with the addition of PC [[Steam (service)|Steam]] version being currently developed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Wizardry Variants Daphne adds PC version, iOS and Android closed beta test sign-ups now available |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/09/wizardry-variants-daphne-adds-pc-version-ios-and-android-closed-beta-test-sign-ups-now-available |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref> Its testing period started on October 10 lasted within 9 days.
* The Steam version was launched on March 6, 2025 after maintenance and version 1.4.10 update.
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| release1=December 19, 2024 (PC)
| release2=December 19, 2024 (PC)
| release3=December 19, 2024 (PC)
| notes=
*An indie game being officially licensed by Wizardry IP.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-31 |title=Wizardry×ローグライト！ 新作『Wizlite』ストアページ公開 {{!}} 株式会社5次元 / 5dims Inc. [ すべての人に、推しを ] |url=https://5dims.com/2024/05/31/1529/wizardryx%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b0%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%88%ef%bc%81%e3%80%80%e6%96%b0%e4%bd%9c%e3%80%8ewizlite%e3%80%8f%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%82%a2%e3%83%9a%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b8%e5%85%ac/ |access-date=2024-06-06 |language=ja}}</ref>
*Launches Early Access on December 19, 2024.
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==== Japan-only mobile games ====
Due to the nature of the Japanese mobile system, English localisations of the following games are unlikely.
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| title={{nowrap|Monthly Wizardry: Shōnen-Ō no Yūutsu}}
| release1=March 1, 2002 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* First of a two-part episodic series.
* Also known as ''Getsugaku Wizardry Scenario I'' (月額ウィザードリィ シナリオI).
* ''Shōnen-Ō no Yūutsu'' (少年王の憂鬱) translates to "Melancholy of the Young King".
* Available for users of [[EZweb]] and [[Vodafone live!|J-Sky]] mobile services.
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| title={{nowrap|Monthly Wizardry: Andēru no Mori no Shin'nyū-sha}}
| release1=October 15, 2003 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Second of a two-part episodic series.
* Also known as ''Getsugaku Wizardry Scenario II'' (月額ウィザードリィ シナリオII).
* ''Andēru no Mori no Shin'nyū-sha'' (アンデールの森の侵入者) translates to "Intruders of the Annedale Forest".
* Available for users of the [[Vodafone]] mobile service.
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| title={{nowrap|DoCoMo Wizardry 1–1: Baitokku Īhai no Hokora}}
| release1=December 1, 2003 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available for users of the services provided by [[NTT DoCoMo]] in Japan.
* First part in a series of six chapters.
* ''Baitokku Īhai no Hokora'' (バイトック・イーハイの祠) translates to "Shrine of Bytek Irhai".
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| title={{nowrap|DoCoMo Wizardry 1–2: Nazo no Chika Iseki}}
| release1=February 2, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available for users of the services provided by [[NTT DoCoMo]] in Japan.
* Second part in a series of six chapters.
* ''Nazo no Chika Iseki'' (謎の地下遺跡) translates to "Mystery of the Underground Ruins".
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| title={{nowrap|DoCoMo Wizardry 1–3: Fushi Ryū no Shinden}}
| release1=March 1, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available for users of the services provided by NTT DoCoMo in Japan.
* Third part in a series of six chapters.
* ''Fushi Ryū no Shinden'' (不死竜の神殿) translates to "Temple of the Immortal Dragon".
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Traditional I: Jū-ni Shinshō}}
| release1=May 12, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* First of a two-part episodic series.
* Also known as "Wizardry Traditional: Twelve of a Kind".
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ トラディショナル1 十二神将.
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| title={{nowrap|Wizardry Traditional II: Gekkō no Saji}}
| release1=June 16, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Second of a two-part episodic series.
* Also known as "Wizardry Traditional: Grace of the Moonspoon".
* The full Japanese title is ウィザードリィ トラディショナル2 月光の匙.
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| title={{nowrap|DoCoMo Wizardry 2–1: Īdisu no Tō}}
| release1=June 7, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available for users of the services provided by NTT DoCoMo in Japan.
* Fourth part in a series of six chapters.
* ''Īdisu no Tō'' (イーディスの塔) translates to "Tower of Edith".
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| title={{nowrap|DoCoMo Wizardry 2–2: Shin'en no Rīdo Seresuto-gō}}
| release1=July 20, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available for users of the services provided by NTT DoCoMo in Japan.
* Fifth part in a series of six chapters.
* ''Shin'en no Rīdo Seresuto-gō'' (深淵のリードセレスト号) translates to "The Issue of the Abyss of Lead Celest".
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| title={{nowrap|DoCoMo Wizardry 2–3: Īdisu no Tō Jōsō-bu}}
| release1=September 13, 2004 (Mobile phones)
| release2={{N/A}}
| release3={{N/A}}
| notes=
* Available for users of the services provided by NTT DoCoMo in Japan.
* Final part in a series of six chapters.
* ''Īdisu no Tō Jōsō-bu'' (イーディスの塔上層部), translated as "Upper Part of the Tower of Edith".
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