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Game dossier

Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity

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A 1993 role-playing adventure of time travel, magic, combat, and seven eras

The briefing

About this game

Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity is a role-playing game developed and published by Silmarils. Released in 1993 for Amiga and DOS, it continues the Ishar series with exploration, combat, magic, equipment, character interaction, and puzzle solving.

Story and Gameplay

The game follows the threat posed by the sorcerer Shandar, whose plan involves transferring his spirit into a Black Dragon when a celestial alignment occurs. Players must reach the right place and time to prevent this outcome.

Time travel is central to the adventure, with seven different eras and important plot points to visit. Progress involves exploring, earning money through combat, acquiring weapons, armor, and spells, interacting with characters, and overcoming puzzles and monsters.

Release Information

  • Release date: December 31, 1993
  • Platforms: Amiga, Commodore Amiga, DOS, MS-DOS
  • Genre: Role-Playing
  • Developer and publisher: Silmarils