Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara
Capcom's legendary arcade beat 'em up/RPG hybrid set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Features deep character customization, magic spells, and branching paths with multiple endings.
Platform
Arcade
Year
1996
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Expands upon Tower of Doom with 6 playable classes (Fighter, Elf, Dwarf, Cleric, Magic User, Thief) each with unique abilities and equipment progression.
Introduces a real-time inventory system where players can swap weapons/items mid-combat and use environmental objects as weapons.
Contains over 30 magic spells and dozens of hidden secrets including alternate bosses and secret areas accessible through D&D-style puzzle solving.
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