DARK SEAL
DARK SEAL is a dark fantasy beat 'em up where players choose from four heroes to battle the wizard Gorn's army of monsters. Notable for its magic orb collection system and screen-filling spell effects that evolve through gameplay.
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About This Game
The game introduced RPG-like character progression with magic spells that grow stronger as players collect colored orbs from defeated enemies.
Four playable classes include Warrior, Elf, Wizard, and Dwarf - each with unique melee attacks and spellcasting abilities.
Gorn's monster army features over 30 enemy types including goblins, demons, and undead creatures with distinct attack patterns.
Its 'Spell Fusion' system allowed combining different magic types for devastating screen-clearing effects, influencing later dungeon crawlers.
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