Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom

Tower of Doom is a side-scrolling arcade game in which four different characters (Cleric, Dwarf, Elf, Fighter) fight iconic Dungeons & Dragons monsters. Bosses include a troll that regenerates if not burned, a large black dragon, the dreaded shadow elf (Mystara's equivalent of the Drow), a beholder, the optional super boss Flamewing (a large red wyrm dragon) and the final boss Deimos (an Archlich). At some points in the game, players have the choice between different paths to progress. Each path leads to a different area, and it is impossible to visit all areas in a single game. The gameplay is more technical than the average beat 'em up game. In addition to the usual basic attacks and jumping, there are blocking, strong attacks, spinning attacks, quick attacks, ducking and dodging. You also have to be tactically clever, as most opponents have the same abilities as the heroes and can outdo them. Daggers, hammers, arrows and burning oils can be used as throwing weapons, and many enemies have similar weapons. Spells can be used with the help of magic rings or by the two playable wizards (a cleric and an elf).