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A beat' em-up role-playing game, sequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom, that allows up to four players to choose one of the following characters: an elf-mage/warrior, human-fighter, dwarf-fighter, human-cleric, human thief or a human mage. Shadow over Mystara has many game mechanics not com...

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Developer
Capcom

Released on
1996

Size
1–4 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Beat 'em Up

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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Description

A beat’ em-up role-playing game, sequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom, that allows up to four players to choose one of the following characters: an elf-mage/warrior, human-fighter, dwarf-fighter, human-cleric, human thief or a human mage. Shadow over Mystara has many game mechanics not commonly found in arcade games, such as finding and equipping new gear and earning new spells as the player gains experience Throughout the game, players must fight and solve puzzles, also the group may choose to take different routes during the quest, leading to multiple endings.

Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara

Overview & History

Released by Capcom in 1996 as the sequel to 1993's *Tower of Doom*, *Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara* is a legendary arcade beat-'em-up infused with deep role-playing elements. Set in the fantasy world of Mystara, the storyline tasks a party of heroes with hunting down the evil Archfiend Synn, a powerful red dragon manipulating the Grand Duchy of Karameikos from the shadows. Utilizing CPS2 hardware, Capcom refined the side-scrolling formula by introducing branching paths, intricate inventory management, and spells assigned via classic fighting-game motion inputs, making it an innovative peak for both the arcade beat-'em-up and tabletop-adapted video game genres.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Players choose from six distinct heroes—Cleric, Dwarf, Elf, Fighter, Magic User, and Thief—each featuring unique stat attributes, weapon types, and magic systems. Unlike standard brawlers, combat relies heavily on equipment degradation, picking up magical staves, throwing daggers, oil flasks, and wearing armor sets. Magic Users and Elves can cast devastating screen-clearing spells by inputting specific joystick rotations and pressing attack buttons during combat. The game also features a rich magic shop system between stages, interactive environments, and multiple endings determined by the branching routes players select throughout their perilous quest.