# NIZ — Ashes of the Mad Overlord

> Classic-style dungeon crawler RPG with simple controls and character graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by Altoterras.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niz/id1546187733 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Altoterras](https://appshunter.io/developer/396097638)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niz/id1546187733/reviews.md

## What is NIZ?

A modern arrangement of the Wizardry-style dungeon RPG.
You can play a comfortable labyrinth exploration with simple operability and simple character-based graphics.
The difficulty level is a little low, but if you are not careful, you will be at risk of death and lost.

Let's regain the treasure of the late era, "AMULET of ARCHIMAGE"!
And after that, let's take on the looming challenge of the Mad Overload!

## Key features

- Dungeon exploration
- Simple operability
- Character-based graphics
- Treasure hunting
- Boss battles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niz/id1546187733/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 横画面で操作したいんだけど

*2026-02-17, version 1.3.3*

パーティーのステータスで床が見えない。ステータスを消す方法も分からない。足元が見えないんじゃ、怖くてダンジョンを進めない。

### 3/5 — なんじゃこりゃ

*2024-10-17, version 1.3.3*

キャラクリのとき、カーソルを↑↓させてもキャンセル押しても1個前の項目に戻れないのが面倒臭すぎる。最初からこれじゃあその後の操作性もお察しなのでぶん投げた

### 4/5 — 一生遊べるゲーム

*2024-03-12, version 1.3.3*

本家より理不尽さが薄れているものの楽しさは負けず劣らず
近年見られる全てがお膳立てされたソシャゲや、グラフィックや演出が華美なだけのゲームとは違い自ら「考えて」遊ぶことができる数少ないゲームのひとつ。
故にプレイヤーを選ぶが、ハマる人は抜け出せなくなるほどの中毒性を持っている。
ワイヤーフレームの質素な描画や古風なモブグラフィックが想像力を掻き立て、より没入感が増す。
無料でこの完成度なのは開発者の思い入れの強さが並ではないことがうかがえる。

### 5/5 — 懐かしいタイトル

*2023-06-13, version 1.3.2*

ストレスなく、楽しめてます。

### 5/5 — おもしろい！！

*2023-04-28, version 1.3.2*

ファミコンのウィザードリィを思い出させる
雰囲気です！！
ファミコンはまあまあやりこんで（012)レベルまで上げました(笑)
このNIZはどこまでレベルあがるのか気になります(笑)
楽しんでゆっくりプレイしています♪

### 3/5 — パーティが全員消える

*2023-01-27, version 1.3.2*

昔懐かしのwizardryが手軽に広告なし完全無料で楽しめる優良アプリです。パーティが突然全員消えるバグさえなければ…
遊び始めて3日目だったので、怒りはなく、楽しませてもらった感謝しかないです。が、怖すぎてやり続けるつもりにはなれず。

### 4/5 — Wizardry Clone

*2022-10-20*

Translation is rough in spots, but there isn’t a whole lot to follow.  Get to the bottom of the dungeon and find the amulet.  Pretty much an adaptation of the first Wizardry game.

### 5/5 — excellent sir tech style dungeon crawler

*2022-08-23*

if you want 1985, this is it. other than the color and sound, this is straight up apple ][ commodore 64. 

if it has glitches, i haven’t found any yet, though i have figured out at least one trick, but all in all i expect this game to not disappoint.

### 5/5 — こういうのを待っていた‼︎

*2022-08-08, version 1.3.2*

古き良きWIZの雰囲気と、便利になった機能でストレス無しに迷宮探索に勤しめる良アプリ。
シンプル故にいつまでも遊べる！
未だに細かい改良パッチが当てられてるのも、凄く好感度高いです！

### 5/5 — 入門者

*2022-06-14, version 1.3.0*

本家どころかクローンすらやったことない、お約束もステータスの見方すらわからない。
そんな私でもたしかに面白い部分がわかり、楽しめています。まだ地下3階程度ですが、これからおじいちゃんの話についていけそうです。

## Frequently asked questions about NIZ

### What kind of game is NIZ?

NIZ is a modern take on the classic Wizardry-style dungeon RPG. It focuses on labyrinth exploration with simple controls and character-based graphics, offering a comfortable yet challenging gameplay experience.

### What is the main objective of the game?

The primary goal is to retrieve the "AMULET of ARCHIMAGE," a legendary treasure. After obtaining it, players will face the ultimate challenge of confronting the Mad Overlord.

### Is the game difficult?

While the difficulty is described as 'a little low,' the game warns that carelessness can lead to death and getting lost. Players must remain vigilant to succeed.

### What platforms is NIZ available on?

The provided information does not specify compatibility. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on common mobile operating systems.

### Are there in-app purchases or ads in NIZ?

Based on the provided data, NIZ does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a straightforward paid experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.6 — 2026-08-13

- Supports newer OS versions
- Official gamepad support
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3.3 — 2023-08-24

- Bug Fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2022-08-06

- Enabled to set a large virtual pad from the operation setting
- Fixed the layout of the virtual pad
- Fixed bug when rotating iPad
- Correction of English misprints
- Bug Fixes and Tuning

### 1.3.1 — 2022-06-24

- Bug fixes

### 1.3.0 — 2022-05-29

- Improved playability (MIZ compliant)
- Partial display text change (MIZ compliant)
- Other bug fixes

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## More apps by Altoterras

- [MIZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miz/id1602877338)
- [Nyaz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyaz/id6720719595)

All apps by Altoterras: https://appshunter.io/developer/396097638

## Related topics

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