''Madō Monogatari'' is a series of first-person
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role-playing video game
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s by
Compile
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. The first game was released in 1990 for
MSX2
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.
Sega
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published the Game Gear remakes based on ''1-2-3''. The characters of this series would later be used in the puzzle game ''
Puyo Puyo
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''.
Plot
Characters
*
Arle Nadja
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– The main protagonist of the series.
* Monsters – The main antagonists of the series.
Gameplay
Gameplay combines role-playing elements with some unique twists. For example, there are no numeric stats; instead, everything is represented by character facial expressions and sprites. Another is the complete lack of physical attacks. Everything utilizes one of four magical elements: Fire, Ice Storm, Thunder, and Bayoen. Some enemies are weaker against one particular magic attack than another.
Games in the series
Remakes
Disc Station
See also
* ''
Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God'' released in 2013
Notes
References
External links
Hardcore Gaming 101
Puyo Puyo
Compile (company) games
MSX2 games
NEC PC-9801 games
Fantasy video games
Role-playing video games
Japan-exclusive video games
Video games developed in Japan
Video games featuring female protagonists
Windows games
1989 video games
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