Wizardry Gaiden IV - Taima no Kodou (Japan) (Rev 1)

Wizardry Gaiden IV: Taima no Kodou, also known as Wizardry Gaiden IV: The Beat of Darkness, is a dungeon crawler RPG on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game strongly reflects the style of the Wizardry series, renowned for its complex dungeon exploration, turn-based combat system, and deep character building elements. Gameplay centers on controlling a party of characters, each with their own class, stats, and skills, to explore vast and dangerous dungeons.

Players will face countless diverse monsters, ranging from small creatures to powerful bosses. The turn-based combat system requires players to plan carefully and use sound tactics to leverage both character and monster strengths and weaknesses. Choosing appropriate spells, skills, and equipment plays a crucial role in winning battles.

Besides combat, exploration is an integral part of the gameplay. The vast, intricate dungeon maps are filled with hidden secrets, requiring players to search, solve puzzles, and use observation skills to find their way, collect items, and discover new areas. Interacting with the environment is also important, helping players find clues and get closer to solving the main story.

The character building system of Wizardry Gaiden IV allows players to customize their characters in various ways, from choosing a class to upgrading stats and learning new skills. Choosing the right party composition for each type of monster and situation will help players easily overcome difficult challenges.

The game's story revolves around saving the world from a mysterious catastrophe. Players will have to investigate the cause and find ways to prevent this catastrophe through dungeon exploration, puzzle solving, and battling dark forces.