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The evil magician has brought an evil spirit back to life and is plotting to seize control of the kingdom, and has kidnapped the princess for use as a sacrifice. Four warriors venture into the world of magic to save the princess of the kingdom from the wicked magician: Ash the knight, Gren the ro...

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Developer
Taito

Released on
1994

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Beat 'em Up

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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The evil magician has brought an evil spirit back to life and is plotting to seize control of the kingdom, and has kidnapped the princess for use as a sacrifice. Four warriors venture into the world of magic to save the princess of the kingdom from the wicked magician: Ash the knight, Gren the roving warrior, Cisty the elf, who whole family was destroyed by the evil spirit in the past, and the old magician Vold with the magic staff must now set off to save the princess.

Dungeon Magic

Overview & History

Released by Taito in 1994, Dungeon Magic—known in Japan as Light Bringer—is a cult-classic fantasy beat-'em-up that merges traditional arcade brawler mechanics with distinct role-playing game progression. Standing out in an era dominated by sci-fi and street-fighting cabinets, Taito infused this title with a vibrant high-fantasy aesthetic reminiscent of classic tabletop Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Players embark on a perilous quest commissioned by the King to retrieve four stolen elemental statues—Earth, Water, Fire, and Air—from the clutches of the evil wizard Narcissa. Spanning distinct multi-tiered stages that transition from gloomy dungeons and subterranean caverns to majestic castles and volcanic realms, the game earned a devoted following for its atmospheric sprite work, massive bosses, and surprisingly deep combat system that rewarded tactical spacing over mindless button mashing.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike standard side-scrolling brawlers, Dungeon Magic introduces robust RPG elements, including persistent character leveling, inventory management for magical items and healing potions, and branching pathways through select stages. The game features a roster of four distinct heroes: Ash (the versatile swordsman), Gren (the heavy-hitting battle-axe warrior), Cisty (the agile elf mage utilizing ranged elemental magic), and Vold (the mystical wizard with devastating area-of-effect spells). Combat revolves around a combination of standard weapon combos, grappling maneuvers, and powerful magic attacks fueled by collecting mana crystals dropped by defeated foes. Uniquely, players can interact with environmental objects, picking up barrels, boulders, and even discarded enemy weaponry to hurl across the screen. Cooperative play shines brightest here, allowing groups to chain combos and coordinate magic deployment to devastate screen-filling monstrosities like minotaurs, gargoyles, and ancient dragons.