Dark Wizard

What is Dark Wizard?

Dark Wizard is a groundbreaking turn-based strategy RPG originally released for the Sega CD. Set in the fantasy realm of Carenadon, you command armies as one of four elemental wizards battling to overthrow an ancient evil. With deep tactical combat, unit recruitment, and a sprawling world map, it blends fantasy storytelling with strategic depth in a way that defined the genre for its era.

Game Features

• Four Unique Wizards: Choose from rulers of Fire, Water, Earth, or Air – each with distinct spells, units, and storylines
• Massive Armies: Recruit over 60 unit types including dragons, knights, and mythical creatures to customize your forces
• Tactical Depth: Master hex-grid battles with terrain advantages, flanking bonuses, and elevation mechanics
• Branching Narrative: Your choices impact alliances, unlockable areas, and multiple endings
• Epic Scale: Conquer 200+ maps across diverse regions with dynamic weather effects
• Resource Management: Gather gold and mana to upgrade castles, summon units, and cast world-altering spells

How to Play Dark Wizard?

1. Choose Your Allegiance: Select an elemental wizard at the start, determining your starting units and magic specialties
2. Explore the World Map: Navigate territories to discover towns (recruit units), castles (upgrade forces), and enemy strongholds
3. Deploy Units: Before battles, position your troops strategically on hex-grid maps considering terrain advantages
4. Execute Tactical Turns:
   • Move units within their movement range using directional controls
   • Attack enemies when adjacent or with ranged units