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Game dossier

Dark Law: Meaning of Death

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A scenario-driven tactical RPG about rescuing Refia and confronting the resurrected King Daruk.

The briefing

About this game

Dark Law: Meaning of Death is a role-playing and strategy game set in a world shaped by the historic conflict between the kingdoms of Reyfore and Amugnon. After the benevolent King Reynard defeats the destructive King Daruk, peace returns—until Daruk seemingly reappears centuries later.

The young hero is rescued after falling near the ancient Sophia Temple, but the old man who saves him is later killed by a demonic knight identified as Daruk. With the old man's daughter Refia kidnapped, the hero sets out to rescue her and defeat Daruk.

Gameplay

  • Create a party of four characters: the hero and three companions.
  • Follow the main story alongside numerous optional missions, known as scenarios.
  • Fight on the same screen as the game world, with characters and enemies moving freely.
  • Use melee and ranged weapons in battles governed by action points.
  • Navigate towns through menus.

Dark Law: Meaning of Death was released for the Super Famicom and Super Nintendo Entertainment System on March 28, 1997. It was developed by SAS Sakata and published by Ascii Entertainment.