Wizardry Gold is an upgraded version of Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant placed on a CD. Enhancements to the base game include new animations, new sound effects and digital speech, mouse driven interface, automap feature, online manual, and in-game interactive hint guide.

The player is in a dark forest. The only hint is a placard nailed to a tree, with a warning: anyone seeking the Orb will meet a fitting end, signed King Aken by his Lord Lieutenant K'vin. Further exploration reveals a stone pedestal, a log cabin, and a dark cave. Exploring the cave without a light source will result in …