Might and Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum is a classic first-person role-playing game ported to the NES, bringing the deep, sprawling world of VARN to the console. As a party of up to six adventurers, you explore grid-based dungeons, towns, and wilderness, battling monsters in turn-based combat. Distinctive for its massive scale and open-ended exploration, the game challenges players to draw their own maps and manage complex party mechanics.
How to play
Your objective is to explore the world, build your party’s strength, and ultimately discover the Inner Sanctum. Use the D-pad to move step-by-step through the world, the A button to confirm actions and select menu options, and the B button to cancel or open the camp menu. Start pauses the game. In your browser, these are mapped to the arrow keys, Z/X, and Enter.
Tips
- Always keep a light source active or a spellcaster with the Light spell to see in dark dungeons.
- Map out your surroundings on paper, as the game does not feature an auto-map and getting lost is common.
- Focus on upgrading your party’s weapons and armor early on in Sorpigal before venturing deep into the overworld.
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