Description of Sorcerian
Amidst the flurry of imported games that resulted from Sierra's deal with Japanese publisher Gamearts are Sorcerian and Zeliard, two quirky action/RPG titles with strong "console" feel. Definitely "light" games in that there is few statistics (although characters do gain levels), and the arcade-style platform action may not be every RPGer's cup of tea. Still, interesting plots, spells, and lots of "secrets" make these games above average despite chunky graphics.
Although both games are RPG with heavy arcade elements, Sorcerian has a stronger RPG flavor because you get to control a four-character party, comprising the traditional retinue of priest, fighter, and wizard, each of whom have access to unique weapons and/or spells. Zeliard, on the other hand, is a solo-player RPG with much less emphasis on character development than nonstop platform action.
Review By HOTUD
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Dialga Time Lord 2021-10-12 -12 points
The CRPG Addict:
"I hate Japanese animation. Hate it, hate it, hate it. This is nothing against the Japanese"
This dude is based af lmao
Nobody 2021-08-23 2 points DOS version
Apple Bee, you kind of do, the scan of the manual is here: https://lparchive.org/Sorcerian/Update%2001/
KoReRa 2021-05-06 3 points DOS version
While the game itself works without issue, I’ve yet to succeed in perfecting the Munt-Sorcerian cooperation. Unlike other DOS games from myabandonware Sorcerian has a bad habit of playing incorrectly when in MT-32 mode, using less and wrong instruments and muting itself every time there is a track change. It is a shame as the MT-32 soundtrack for this game is superb. I will report if I find a fix, though after two weeks I’m not holding much hope.
noname 2020-06-26 -4 points
Dear lord, did you really have to link to The CRPG Addict? God that guy's a douchebag.
Antipickle 2018-05-01 7 points
Cool game.. your characters age and can die. The action fighting is similar to star ocean and you can choose different attacks.
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DOS Version
Genesis ROM
- Year: 1990
- Publisher: SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Developer: Nihon Falcom Corp.
MSX Version
- Year: 1991
- Publisher: Brother Industries, Ltd.
- Developer: Nihon Falcom Corp.
PC-88 Version
- Year: 1987
- Publisher: Nihon Falcom Corp.
- Developer: Nihon Falcom Corp.
PC-98 Version
- Year: 1988
- Publisher: Nihon Falcom Corp.
- Developer: Nihon Falcom Corp.
TurboGrafx CD Version
- Year: 1992
- Publisher: Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Developer: Nihon Falcom Corp.
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