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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Dark Wizard: Yomigaerishi Yami no Madoushi''''' (ダークウィザード 蘇りし闇の魔導士) in Japan is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] turn based and grand strategy/RPG.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Dark Wizard: Yomigaerishi Yami no Madoushi''''' (ダークウィザード 蘇りし闇の魔導士) in Japan is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] turn-based and grand strategy RPG.
  
Players will take control of one of the four playable commanders and attempt to wrest control of the fictional kindgom of Cheshire from a treacherous wizard named Velonese using magic and recruitable armies. Game is quite similar to Systemsoft's Master of Monsters series.
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==Story==
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Three hundred years before the opening of the game, the high priest of the Kingdom of Cheshire tried to disturb the balance of good and evil by summoning the dark god Arliman. Sabrina, Goddess of Light, saved the Kingdom by giving great powers to two of Cheshire's leaders who defeated the high priest and helped the King's high wizard, Gilliam, to entrap Arliman in a magical jewel. One of these two leaders, Armer, became ruler of Cheshire, succeeding the previous king, and establishing a bloodline as that which would carry through to King Armer VIII at the game's beginning.
  
Two of the selectable characters have law alignment while the other two has chaos. Alignment will decide how a unit can be promoted and what kind of spells and equipment the unit can use.  
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Following the events of Arliman's capture, Velonese, the high wizard's top apprentice, was discovered to have been practicing forbidden spells. As punishment, the spell of immortality was cast upon Velonese, and he was given the task of guarding the imprisoned Arliman for eternity on the Island of Raven. Over the years, the essence of Arliman emanated from the jewel, corrupting Velonese and transforming him into the Dark Wizard. His anger towards Gilliam and the kingdom of Cheshire grew, and he used his knowledge of forbidden spells to summon four demon generals to conquer Cheshire while he attempted to free Arliman.
  
Players can take control of towns and other cities in the map and purchase items, recruit unique characters or simply gather information.
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The player takes on the role of one of four playable main characters, prince Armer IX, cavalry leader Robin, sorceress Krystal, or vampire Amon, and must re-conquer the land that has already fallen into Velonese's hands and find a way to defeat him and prevent Arliman's resurrection. The four main characters feature largely different stories; however, every game begins with the King's death and the player character becoming the new ruler of Cheshire. There is no canonical link between the four characters and their stories, and Armer IX, while seemingly the rightful heir, has only a cameo in the other scenarios.
  
==Leaders==
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a role-playing game involving turn-based tactical battle scenes taking place on a map with hex tiles. Players take control of one of the four playable commanders, each with their own attributes, abilities, and available units, and attempt to wrest control of the fictional kingdom of Cheshire from a treacherous wizard named Velonese using magic and recruitable armies. Gameplay is similar to [[SystemSoft]]'s ''[[Master of Monsters]]'' series.
  
There are four avaiable leaders to pick from. Since the English manual does not explain what these stats do (idiots), below are rough estimates.
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Two of the selectable characters have a law alignment while the other two have chaos. Alignment decides how a unit can be promoted and what kind of spells and equipment the unit can use.
  
Alignment: Characters world view. Affects what kind of units you can summon, hire or promote.
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Players can take control of towns and other cities in the map and purchase items, recruit unique characters, or simply gather information.
  
Command: Determines how large an army a leader can field in the battle.
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===Leaders===
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There are four available leaders to pick from. Since the English manual does not explain what these stats do, below are rough estimates.
  
Leadership: Seems to affect troop performance. (Probably)
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*'''Alignment''': The character's view of the world. Affects what kind of units they can summon, hire or promote.
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*'''Command''': Determines how large an army a leader can have on the field in battle.
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*'''Leadership''': Seems to affect troop performance.
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*'''Intellect''': May affect how much experience is gained after battle.
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*'''Belief''': May affect whether or not the player will get bonuses when praying in towns.
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*'''Luck''': Affects critical hits and overall better gear.
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*'''Economy''': How much money a leader can get every turn.
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*'''Magic''': Affects how much damage spells can do and overall magic points.
  
Intellect: Affects how much experience gained after battle. (Maybe)
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=100|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Armer IX / Wynrick IX (聖王ウェンリーク9世)
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| sprite={{sprite|Darkwizard_MCD_JP_SPArmerIX.png|1}}
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| desc=The only surviving heir to the Chesirean throne, this leader is above average in all areas and a great physical fighter. Poor selection of spells, but they can still be helpful if the player needs them. Good economy. Can recruit Marie (Mage) and Dianna (Warrior) as unique characters. Great for beginners.
  
Belief: Affect whether or not you will get bonuses when praying in towns. (Not sure)
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*'''Alignment''': Law
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*'''Command''': 60
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*'''Leadership''': 60
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*'''Intellect''': 60
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*'''Belief''': 90
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*'''Luck''': 20
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*'''Economy''': 60
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*'''Magic Strength''': 60
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Robin / Shion (聖騎士シオン)
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| sprite={{sprite|Darkwizard_MCD_JP_SPRobin.png|1}}
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| desc=Former cavalry commander of the Chesirean Army and all around cutie. Highest combat skills, leadership and command but economy is mediocre. Average yet still useful magic. Can recruit Kail (Priest) and David (Warrior) as unique characters.
  
Luck: Affects critical hits and overall better gear.
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*'''Alignment''': Law
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*'''Command''': 70
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*'''Leadership''': 90
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*'''Intellect''': 65
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*'''Belief''': 65
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*'''Luck''': 90
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*'''Economy''': 30
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*'''Magic''': 30
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Krystal / Imelda (妖術師イメルダ)
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| sprite={{sprite|Darkwizard_MCD_JP_SPKrystal.png|1}}
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| desc=A scantily-clad, slightly psychopathic and vengeful sorceress who takes command of the kingdom after murdering King Armer, mistakenly believing that he is responsible for her sister's death. Poor leadership and command means her army will be medium sized at most. She has the best spells and highest magic points in the game, but because of her low health it is strongly recommended to keep her out of combat. Possibly due to a bug, she gets significantly less money compared to Armer and Robin despite having the highest economy stat. Can recruit Marcus (Warrior) and Katrina (Priestess) as unique characters.
  
Economy: How much money a leader can get every turn.
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*'''Alignment''': Chaos
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*'''Command''': 30
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*'''Leadership''': 40
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*'''Intellect''': 90
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*'''Belief''': 50
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*'''Luck''': 65
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*'''Economy''': 80
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*'''Magic''': 90
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Amon (闇傀儡師アモン)
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| sprite={{sprite|Darkwizard_MCD_JP_SPAmon.png|1}}
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| desc=A vampire who murders King Armer then takes his place, ready to conquer the entire country for his own nefarious goals, and the only truly evil character in the game. Very powerful magic just like Krystal. While he can summon a lot of monsters, a few of them, such as liches, are actually useful. Terrible economy means the player will have to be very careful about hired troops. Keep him away from the frontlines and keep blasting spells. Can recruit Susan (Mage) and Andrew (Warrior) as unique characters. The hardest character to use.
  
Magic: Affects how much damage spells can do and overall magic points.
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*'''Alignment''': Undead / Chaos
 
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*'''Command''': 50
===Armer IX===
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*'''Leadership''': 55
 
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*'''Intellect''': 50
Alignment       Law
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*'''Belief''': 0
 
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*'''Luck''': 10
Command          60 
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*'''Economy''': 20
 
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*'''Magic''': 90
Leadership      60   
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}}
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Intellect        60
 
 
 
Belief          90
 
 
 
Luck            20
 
 
 
Economy          60
 
 
 
Magic Strength  60
 
 
 
 
 
Only surviving heir to the Chesirean throne. Above average in all areas and a great physical fighter. Poor selection of spells but they can still help you if you need them. Good economy. Can recruit Marie (Mage) and Dianna (Warrior) as unique characters. Great for beginners.
 
 
 
===Robin===
 
 
 
Alignment    Law
 
 
 
Command      70     
 
 
 
Leadership  90     
 
 
 
Intellect    65
 
 
 
Belief      65
 
 
 
Luck        90
 
 
 
Economy      30
 
 
 
Magic        30
 
 
 
 
 
Former cavalry commander of the Chesirean Army and all around cutie. Highest combat skills, leadership and command but economy is mediocre. Average yet still useful magic. Can recruit Kail (Priest) and David (Warrior) as unique characters. Only leader who "scores" at the end of the game.
 
 
 
===Krystal===
 
 
 
Alignment    Chaos
 
 
 
Command      30 
 
 
 
Leadership  40   
 
 
 
Intellect    90
 
 
 
Belief      50
 
 
 
Luck        65
 
 
 
Economy      80
 
 
 
Magic        90
 
 
 
 
 
A scantily-clad, slightly psychopathic and vengeful sorceress who takes command of the kingdom after murdering King Armer, mistakenly believing that he is responsible for her sister's death. Poor leadership and command means her army will be medium sized at most. She has the best spells and highest magic points in the game but because of her low health you must keep her out of combat. Possibly due to a bug, she gets significantly less money compared to Armer and Robin despite having the highest economy stat. Can recruit Marcus (Warrior) and Katrina (Priestess) as unique characters.
 
 
 
===Amon===
 
 
 
Alignment    Undead / Chaos
 
 
 
Command     50    
 
 
Leadership   55    
 
 
 
Intellect   50
 
 
 
Belief       0
 
 
 
Luck         10
 
 
 
Economy     20
 
 
 
Magic       90
 
 
 
 
 
A vampire who murders King Armer then takes his place, ready to conquer the entire country for his own nefarious goals. Only truly evil character in the game. Even Krystal has some redeeming qualities. (Emphasis on "some") Very powerful magic just like Krystal. While he can summon a lot of monsters, a few of them, such as liches, are actually useful. Terrible economy means you have to be very careful about hired troops. Keep him away from frontlines and keep blasting spells. Can recruit Susan (Mage) and Andrew (Warrior) as unique characters. Hardest character to use. At least his ending is very satisfying. (Karma has a taste of irony)
 
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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|jp_name=ダークウィザード 蘇りし闇の魔導士
 
|jp_name=ダークウィザード 蘇りし闇の魔導士
 
|jp_rom=Dark Wizard: Yomigaerishi Yami no Madoushi
 
|jp_rom=Dark Wizard: Yomigaerishi Yami no Madoushi
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|jp_trans=Dark Wizard: Sorcerer of the Resurrected Darkness
 
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==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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===Japanese version===
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*'''{{rolloverText|シナリオ&監修|Scenario & Supervision}}:''' {{rolloverText|寺田 憲史|Kenji Terada}}
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{{creditsheader|{{rolloverText|キャスト|Cast}}}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|闇の魔導士ヴェロネーゼ|Dark Wizard Velonese}}:''' {{rolloverText|青野 武|Takeshi Aono}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|イメルダ|Imelda}}:''' {{rolloverText|日高 のり子|Noriko Hidaka}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|戦士ファザム|Warrior Fatham}}:''' {{rolloverText|松本 保典|Yasunori Matsumoto}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|僧侶マイ|Monk Mai}}:''' {{rolloverText|川村 万梨阿|Maria Kawamura}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|大魔導士ギリアム|Great Wizard Gilliam}}:''' {{rolloverText|徳丸 完|Kan Tokumaru}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|聖王ウェンリーク8世|Holy King Wynrick VIII}}:''' {{rolloverText|根本 嘉也|Yoshiya Nemoto}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|魔導士|Sorcerer}}:''' {{rolloverText|岡 和男|Kazuo Oka}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|重臣A|Senior Minister A}}:''' {{rolloverText|徳丸 完|Kan Tokumaru}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|重臣B|Senior Minister B}}:''' {{rolloverText|森川 智之|Toshiyuki Morikawa}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|ナレーション|Narration}}:''' {{rolloverText|森川 智之|Toshiyuki Morikawa}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|アーリマン|Arliman}}:''' {{rolloverText|曽我部 和恭|Kazuyuki Sogabe}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|アフラマズダ|Ahura Mazda}}:''' {{rolloverText|日高 のり子|Noriko Hidaka}}
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*{{creditsheader|{{rolloverText|アニメーション・パート|Animation Part}}}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|シナリオ|Scenario}}:''' {{rolloverText|寺田 憲史|Kenji Terada}}, [[Masaya Kaneko|兼子 昌也]], [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "OVER"]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|キャラクターデザイン|Character Design}}:''' {{rolloverText|大貫 健一|Kenichi Ohnuki}}, {{rolloverText|毛利 和明|Kazuaki Mouri}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|ディレクター|Director}}:''' [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "OVER"]]
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*{{creditsheader|{{rolloverText|(アナログ・ワーク)|(Analog Work)}}}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|作画監督|Animation Direction}}:''' {{rolloverText|谷口 守泰|Moriyasu Taniguchi}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|原画|Draft}}:''' {{rolloverText|谷口 守泰|Moriyasu Taniguchi}}, 河野 利幸, 崎山 知明, 上井 康宣, 吉田 徹, 納地 清, 志村 泉, 本村 貴広, 古川 美樹, 藤井 清, 寺田 浩文, 佐々木かずひろ, 西宮 規子, 小宮 麻美子
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*'''{{rolloverText|動画チェック|Video Check}}:''' {{rolloverText|西宮 規子|Noriko Nishinomiya}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|動画|Video}}:''' 岩村 幸子, 置鮎 美穂, 竹谷 太一, 清水 泰守, 小西 保成, 山崎 仁美, 古和田久美, 稲田 敦子, 大森 法子, 江口 直子, 小宮 麻美子, 谷沢 二三子, 小川 典子, {{rolloverText|若山 加代子|Kayoko Wakayama}}, TASCO
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*'''{{rolloverText|デスク|Desk}}:''' {{rolloverText|伊良波淳子|Junko Iraha}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|進行|Coordinator}}:''' {{rolloverText|竹内 直樹|Naoki Takeuchi}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|アニメ製作|Anime Production}}:''' {{rolloverText|スタジオ.ザイン|Studio.SIGN}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|アニメ協力|Anime Cooperation}}:''' {{rolloverText|アニメ・アール|Anime R}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|音響|Acoustics}}:''' [[Arts Vision|アーツビジョン]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|演出|Direction}}:''' {{rolloverText|水島 鉄夫|Tetsuo Mizusima}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|効果|Effects}}:''' {{rolloverText|大平 紀義|Noriyoshi Ohhira}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|スタジオ|Studio}}:''' {{rolloverText|アバコ・クリエイティブ・スタジオ|Avaco Creative St}}, {{rolloverText|タクト・スタジオ|Tacto Studio}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|製作協力|Production Cooperation}}:''' {{rolloverText|寺田憲史事務所|Kenji Terada Office}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|スーパーバイザー|Supervisor}}:''' {{rolloverText|尾崎 正善|Masayosi Ozaki}}
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{{creditsheader|{{rolloverText|(デジタル・ワーク)|(Digital Work)}}}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|グラフィックス・データ|Graphic Data}}:''' [[Atsushi Seimiya|熱宮 製紙]], [[MIKARRIN]], [[Nandemo|ANYTHING]], [[Pochi|ぽち]], [[Ryo Kudou|駆動 利用]], [[SAY.A]], [[SWEET MUSIC]], {{rolloverText|スタジオ・ゼロワン|Studio Zero-One}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|アニメーション・データ|Animation Data}}:''' [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "OVER"]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|HASSY]], [[Y.K.K.]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|アニメーション・プログラム|Animation Program}}:''' [[MOMONGA MOMO]], [[Masato Ohmori|大森 正人]], [[EMUKEI]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|作曲|Composer}}:''' [[Sega Sound Team|SEGAサウンドチーム]], YOSHIMI HISHIDA, SHOUKO OGAWA
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*'''{{rolloverText|アレンジ|Arrange}}:''' YOSHIMI HISHIDA, SHOUKO OGAWA
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*'''{{rolloverText|技術|Technology}}:''' KIYOSHI OKABE
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*'''{{rolloverText|3Dサウンド|3D Sound}}:''' KIYOSHI OKABE
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*'''{{rolloverText|効果|Effects}}:''' MANABU YAMAZAKI
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{{creditsheader|{{rolloverText|ゲーム・パート|Game Part}}}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|プランナー|Planner}}:''' [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "OVER"]], [[Masaya Kaneko|HEAVEN]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|HASSY]], [[Y.K.K.]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|アシスタントプランナー|Assistant Planner}}:''' [[ZOZO]], [[KYOTEN]], {{rolloverText|大田はら一博|Kazuhiro Ohtahara}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|モンスターデザイン|Monster Design}}:''' {{rolloverText|わたなべ じゅんいち|Junichi Watanabe}}, 村山 寛貢, {{rolloverText|杉浦 千里|Chisato Sugiura}}, 谷沢 泰史, {{rolloverText|長野 淳一|Junichi Nagano}}, [[Nandemo|ANYTHING]], [[Seishi Atsumiya|熱宮 製紙]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|アートディレクター|Art Director}}:''' [[Seishi Atsumiya|熱宮 製紙]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|デザイナー|Designer}}:''' [[Nandemo|ANYTHING]], [[Pochi|ぽち]], [[MIKARRIN]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|アシスタントデザイナー|Assistant Designer}}:''' [[SAY.A]], [[MILCHA]], {{rolloverText|秘湯 笠塚|Hitou Kasazuka}}, [[Yoshiki Nozaki|NOZA YOSHI]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|メインプログラマー|Main Programmer}}:''' [[EMUKEI]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|プログラマー|Programmer}}:''' [[MOMONGA MOMO]], [[KOTTSU]], {{rolloverText|あほのこ|Ahonoko}}, DJiNNi, [[Chata|ちゃた]], [[Masato Ohmori|大森 正人]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|アシスタントプログラマー|Assistant Programmer}}:''' TA,K, [[K.K|K,K]], HOTTY, HUMAN
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*'''{{rolloverText|サウンドプロデューサー|Sound Producer}}:''' {{rolloverText|西 秀一郎|Shuichiro Nishi}}, YOSHIMI HISHIDA
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*'''{{rolloverText|作曲|Composer}}:''' [[Tsukachan|つかちゃん]], [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], [[Izuho Numata|IPPO]], [[Masaru Setsumaru|BOSANOVA.PEZ]], YOSHIMI HISHIDA, SHOUKO OGAWA
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*'''{{rolloverText|アレンジ|Arrange}}:''' {{rolloverText|赤坂 東児|Touji Akasaka}}, YOSHIMI HISHIDA, SHOUKO OGAWA
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*'''{{rolloverText|サウンドプログラマー|Sound Programmer}}:''' [[Tsukachan|つかちゃん]], [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], [[Izuho Numata|IPPO]], [[Masaru Setsumaru|BOSANOVA.PEZ]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|技術|Technology}}:''' KIYOSHI OKABE
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*'''{{rolloverText|3Dサウンド|3D Sound}}:''' KIYOSHI OKABE
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*'''{{rolloverText|効果|Effects}}:''' [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], MANABU YAMAZAKI
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*'''{{rolloverText|声?|Voice?}}:''' POLMI
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*'''{{rolloverText|サウンド協力|Sound Cooperation}}:''' [[Toshiba EMI|東芝EMI]], {{rolloverText|トライバリズモ|Tribarythmo}}
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*'''SPECIAL THANKS:''' {{rolloverText|児玉 ともじ|Tomoji Kodama}}, [[Kiyoshi Tonozaki|外崎]], {{rolloverText|MR.船田|MR. Funada}}
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| source=In-game credits (JP)
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| pdf=Dark Wizard MCD JP credits.pdf
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| console=MCD
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*'''Japanese cover artist:''' [[Mari Koizumi]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240408105717/https://vgdensetsu.net/2_MariKoizumi.html}}
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| source=Developer mentions
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===US version===
 
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{{creditsheader|Animation Part}}
 
{{creditsheader|Animation Part}}
*'''Script:''' Kenji Terada, Masaya Kaneko, [[The "Over"]]
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*'''Script:''' Kenji Terada, [[Masaya Kaneko]], [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "Over"]]
 
*'''Character Design:''' Kenichi Ohnuki, Kazuaki Mouri
 
*'''Character Design:''' Kenichi Ohnuki, Kazuaki Mouri
*'''Director:''' [[The "Over"]]
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*'''Director:''' [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "Over"]]
 
{{creditsheader|Analog Work}}
 
{{creditsheader|Analog Work}}
 
*'''Animation Director:''' Y.Moriguchi
 
*'''Animation Director:''' Y.Moriguchi
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*'''Production:''' Studio Zain
 
*'''Production:''' Studio Zain
 
*'''Cooperation:''' Anime R
 
*'''Cooperation:''' Anime R
*'''Sound:''' Arts Vision
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*'''Sound:''' [[Arts Vision]]
 
*'''Supervisor:''' Tetsuo Mizusima
 
*'''Supervisor:''' Tetsuo Mizusima
 
*'''Special Effects:''' Noriyoshi Ohhira
 
*'''Special Effects:''' Noriyoshi Ohhira
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*'''Coordinater:''' Masayosi Ozaki
 
*'''Coordinater:''' Masayosi Ozaki
 
{{creditsheader|Digital Work}}
 
{{creditsheader|Digital Work}}
*'''Graphics Data:''' [[Atsushi Seimiya|Seishi Atsumiya]], [[Mikarrin]], Anything, [[Pochi]], ..., Say.A, Sweet Music
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*'''Graphics Data:''' [[Atsushi Seimiya|Seishi Atsumiya]], [[Mikarrin]], [[Nandemo|Anything]], [[Pochi]], [[Ryo Kudou|...]], [[Say.A]], [[Sweet Music]]
 
:'''Studio Zero-One'''
 
:'''Studio Zero-One'''
*'''Animation Data:''' [[The "Over"]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|Hassy]], [[Y.K.K]]
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*'''Animation Data:''' [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "Over"]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|Hassy]], [[Y.K.K]]
*'''Animation Programmer:''' [[Hiroshi Momota|Momonga Momo]], Masato Ohmori, Emukei
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*'''Animation Programmer:''' [[Momonga Momo]], [[Masato Ohmori]], [[Emukei]]
 
*'''Music Composer:''' Sega Sound Team, Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
 
*'''Music Composer:''' Sega Sound Team, Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
 
*'''Mixing:''' Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
 
*'''Mixing:''' Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
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*'''Special Effects:''' Manabu Yamazaki
 
*'''Special Effects:''' Manabu Yamazaki
 
{{creditsheader|Game Part}}
 
{{creditsheader|Game Part}}
*'''Planner:''' [[The "Over"]], Heaven, [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|Hassy]], [[Y.K.K]]
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*'''Planner:''' [[Noriyoshi Ohba|The "Over"]], [[Masaya Kaneko|Heaven]], [[Katsuhiro Hasegawa|Hassy]], [[Y.K.K]]
 
*'''Assistant Planner:''' [[Zozo]], [[Kyoten]], Ohtahara, Kuro
 
*'''Assistant Planner:''' [[Zozo]], [[Kyoten]], Ohtahara, Kuro
 
*'''Graphic Director:''' [[Atsushi Seimiya|Seishi Atsumiya]]
 
*'''Graphic Director:''' [[Atsushi Seimiya|Seishi Atsumiya]]
*'''Digitizer:''' Anything, [[Pochi]], [[Mikarrin]]
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*'''Digitizer:''' [[Nandemo|Anything]], [[Pochi]], [[Mikarrin]]
*'''Assistant Digitizer:''' Say.A, Milcha, Hitou Kasazuka, Noza Yoshi, Cxxmajin, Gankochan
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*'''Assistant Digitizer:''' [[Say.A]], [[Milcha]], Hitou Kasazuka, [[Yoshiki Nozaki|Noza Yoshi]], [[Masato Nishimura|Cxxmajin]], Gankochan
*'''Main Programmer:''' Emukei
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*'''Main Programmer:''' [[Emukei]]
*'''Programmer:''' [[Hiroshi Momota|Momonga Momo]], [[Kottsu]], Ahonoko, Djinni, [[Chata]], Masato Ohmori
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*'''Programmer:''' [[Momonga Momo]], [[Kottsu]], Ahonoko, Djinni, [[Chata]], [[Masato Ohmori]]
*'''Assistant Programmer:''' Ta,K, K,K, Hotty, Human
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*'''Assistant Programmer:''' Ta,K, [[K.K|K,K]], Hotty, Human
 
*'''SE Producer:''' Shuichiro Nishi, Yoshimi Hishida
 
*'''SE Producer:''' Shuichiro Nishi, Yoshimi Hishida
*'''Music Composer:''' [[Keisuke Tsukahara|Tsukachan]], [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], [[Izuho Numata|Ippo]], [[Masaru Setsumaru|Bosanova.Pez]], Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
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*'''Music Composer:''' [[Tsukachan]], [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], [[Izuho Numata|Ippo]], [[Masaru Setsumaru|Bosanova.Pez]], Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
 
*'''Mixing:''' Touji Akasaka, Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
 
*'''Mixing:''' Touji Akasaka, Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
*'''Sound Programmer:''' [[Keisuke Tsukahara|Tukachan]], [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], [[Izuho Numata|Ippo]], [[Masaru Setsumaru|Bosanova.Pez]]
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*'''Sound Programmer:''' [[Tsukachan|Tukachan]], [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], [[Izuho Numata|Ippo]], [[Masaru Setsumaru|Bosanova.Pez]]
 
*'''Simulated 3D Sound Technician:''' Kiyoshi Okabe
 
*'''Simulated 3D Sound Technician:''' Kiyoshi Okabe
 
*'''Special Effects:''' [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], Manabu Yamazaki
 
*'''Special Effects:''' [[Sachio Ogawa|S.O]], Manabu Yamazaki
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*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Dianna Boundy]]
 
*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Dianna Boundy]]
 
*'''Test Lieutenants:''' [[Gregg Vogt]], [[Dermot Lyons]]
 
*'''Test Lieutenants:''' [[Gregg Vogt]], [[Dermot Lyons]]
*'''Cooperation:''' DMP Entertainment
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*'''Cooperation:''' [[DMP Entertainment]]
 
{{creditsheader|Special Thanks}}
 
{{creditsheader|Special Thanks}}
 
*''':''' Tomoji Kodama, [[Kiyoshi Tonozaki]], Mr. Funada, [[James Spahn|Mr. Spahn]], [[Steve Payne]], [[Nemer Velasquez]]
 
*''':''' Tomoji Kodama, [[Kiyoshi Tonozaki]], Mr. Funada, [[James Spahn|Mr. Spahn]], [[Steve Payne]], [[Nemer Velasquez]]
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Dark Wizard
System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Peripherals supported: CD BackUp RAM Cart
Genre: RPG[1], Simulation[2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega-CD
JP
¥6,8006,800 G-6005
Sega Mega-CD
US
$49.9949.99[3] 4651
Videogame Rating Council: MA-13
Sega Mega-CD
BR
062110
Sega Mega-CD
KR
GD0009JG

Dark Wizard, known as Dark Wizard: Yomigaerishi Yami no Madoushi (ダークウィザード 蘇りし闇の魔導士) in Japan is a Sega Mega-CD turn-based and grand strategy RPG.

Story

Three hundred years before the opening of the game, the high priest of the Kingdom of Cheshire tried to disturb the balance of good and evil by summoning the dark god Arliman. Sabrina, Goddess of Light, saved the Kingdom by giving great powers to two of Cheshire's leaders who defeated the high priest and helped the King's high wizard, Gilliam, to entrap Arliman in a magical jewel. One of these two leaders, Armer, became ruler of Cheshire, succeeding the previous king, and establishing a bloodline as that which would carry through to King Armer VIII at the game's beginning.

Following the events of Arliman's capture, Velonese, the high wizard's top apprentice, was discovered to have been practicing forbidden spells. As punishment, the spell of immortality was cast upon Velonese, and he was given the task of guarding the imprisoned Arliman for eternity on the Island of Raven. Over the years, the essence of Arliman emanated from the jewel, corrupting Velonese and transforming him into the Dark Wizard. His anger towards Gilliam and the kingdom of Cheshire grew, and he used his knowledge of forbidden spells to summon four demon generals to conquer Cheshire while he attempted to free Arliman.

The player takes on the role of one of four playable main characters, prince Armer IX, cavalry leader Robin, sorceress Krystal, or vampire Amon, and must re-conquer the land that has already fallen into Velonese's hands and find a way to defeat him and prevent Arliman's resurrection. The four main characters feature largely different stories; however, every game begins with the King's death and the player character becoming the new ruler of Cheshire. There is no canonical link between the four characters and their stories, and Armer IX, while seemingly the rightful heir, has only a cameo in the other scenarios.

Gameplay

The game is a role-playing game involving turn-based tactical battle scenes taking place on a map with hex tiles. Players take control of one of the four playable commanders, each with their own attributes, abilities, and available units, and attempt to wrest control of the fictional kingdom of Cheshire from a treacherous wizard named Velonese using magic and recruitable armies. Gameplay is similar to SystemSoft's Master of Monsters series.

Two of the selectable characters have a law alignment while the other two have chaos. Alignment decides how a unit can be promoted and what kind of spells and equipment the unit can use.

Players can take control of towns and other cities in the map and purchase items, recruit unique characters, or simply gather information.

Leaders

There are four available leaders to pick from. Since the English manual does not explain what these stats do, below are rough estimates.

  • Alignment: The character's view of the world. Affects what kind of units they can summon, hire or promote.
  • Command: Determines how large an army a leader can have on the field in battle.
  • Leadership: Seems to affect troop performance.
  • Intellect: May affect how much experience is gained after battle.
  • Belief: May affect whether or not the player will get bonuses when praying in towns.
  • Luck: Affects critical hits and overall better gear.
  • Economy: How much money a leader can get every turn.
  • Magic: Affects how much damage spells can do and overall magic points.
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Armer IX / Wynrick IX (聖王ウェンリーク9世)
The only surviving heir to the Chesirean throne, this leader is above average in all areas and a great physical fighter. Poor selection of spells, but they can still be helpful if the player needs them. Good economy. Can recruit Marie (Mage) and Dianna (Warrior) as unique characters. Great for beginners.
  • Alignment: Law
  • Command: 60
  • Leadership: 60
  • Intellect: 60
  • Belief: 90
  • Luck: 20
  • Economy: 60
  • Magic Strength: 60
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Robin / Shion (聖騎士シオン)
Former cavalry commander of the Chesirean Army and all around cutie. Highest combat skills, leadership and command but economy is mediocre. Average yet still useful magic. Can recruit Kail (Priest) and David (Warrior) as unique characters.
  • Alignment: Law
  • Command: 70
  • Leadership: 90
  • Intellect: 65
  • Belief: 65
  • Luck: 90
  • Economy: 30
  • Magic: 30
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Krystal / Imelda (妖術師イメルダ)
A scantily-clad, slightly psychopathic and vengeful sorceress who takes command of the kingdom after murdering King Armer, mistakenly believing that he is responsible for her sister's death. Poor leadership and command means her army will be medium sized at most. She has the best spells and highest magic points in the game, but because of her low health it is strongly recommended to keep her out of combat. Possibly due to a bug, she gets significantly less money compared to Armer and Robin despite having the highest economy stat. Can recruit Marcus (Warrior) and Katrina (Priestess) as unique characters.
  • Alignment: Chaos
  • Command: 30
  • Leadership: 40
  • Intellect: 90
  • Belief: 50
  • Luck: 65
  • Economy: 80
  • Magic: 90
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Amon (闇傀儡師アモン)
A vampire who murders King Armer then takes his place, ready to conquer the entire country for his own nefarious goals, and the only truly evil character in the game. Very powerful magic just like Krystal. While he can summon a lot of monsters, a few of them, such as liches, are actually useful. Terrible economy means the player will have to be very careful about hired troops. Keep him away from the frontlines and keep blasting spells. Can recruit Susan (Mage) and Andrew (Warrior) as unique characters. The hardest character to use.
  • Alignment: Undead / Chaos
  • Command: 50
  • Leadership: 55
  • Intellect: 50
  • Belief: 0
  • Luck: 10
  • Economy: 20
  • Magic: 90

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English (US) Dark Wizard Dark Wizard
Japanese ダークウィザード 蘇りし闇の魔導士 Dark Wizard: Yomigaerishi Yami no Madoushi

Production credits

Japanese version

  • シナリオ&監修: 寺田 憲史
キャスト
  • 闇の魔導士ヴェロネーゼ: 青野 武
  • イメルダ: 日高 のり子
  • 戦士ファザム: 松本 保典
  • 僧侶マイ: 川村 万梨阿
  • 大魔導士ギリアム: 徳丸 完
  • 聖王ウェンリーク8世: 根本 嘉也
  • 魔導士: 岡 和男
  • 重臣A: 徳丸 完
  • 重臣B: 森川 智之
  • ナレーション: 森川 智之
  • アーリマン: 曽我部 和恭
  • アフラマズダ: 日高 のり子
  • アニメーション・パート
  • シナリオ: 寺田 憲史, 兼子 昌也, The "OVER"
  • キャラクターデザイン: 大貫 健一, 毛利 和明
  • ディレクター: The "OVER"
  • (アナログ・ワーク)
  • 作画監督: 谷口 守泰
  • 原画: 谷口 守泰, 河野 利幸, 崎山 知明, 上井 康宣, 吉田 徹, 納地 清, 志村 泉, 本村 貴広, 古川 美樹, 藤井 清, 寺田 浩文, 佐々木かずひろ, 西宮 規子, 小宮 麻美子
  • 動画チェック: 西宮 規子
  • 動画: 岩村 幸子, 置鮎 美穂, 竹谷 太一, 清水 泰守, 小西 保成, 山崎 仁美, 古和田久美, 稲田 敦子, 大森 法子, 江口 直子, 小宮 麻美子, 谷沢 二三子, 小川 典子, 若山 加代子, TASCO
  • デスク: 伊良波淳子
  • 進行: 竹内 直樹
  • アニメ製作: スタジオ.ザイン
  • アニメ協力: アニメ・アール
  • 音響: アーツビジョン
  • 演出: 水島 鉄夫
  • 効果: 大平 紀義
  • スタジオ: アバコ・クリエイティブ・スタジオ, タクト・スタジオ
  • 製作協力: 寺田憲史事務所
  • スーパーバイザー: 尾崎 正善
(デジタル・ワーク)
ゲーム・パート
Source:
In-game credits (JP)
Dark Wizard MCD JP credits.pdf
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Source:
Developer mentions

US version

Animation Part
Analog Work
  • Animation Director: Y.Moriguchi
  • Animation Check: N.Nishimiya
  • Production: Studio Zain
  • Cooperation: Anime R
  • Sound: Arts Vision
  • Supervisor: Tetsuo Mizusima
  • Special Effects: Noriyoshi Ohhira
  • Recording Studio: Avaco Creative St, Tacto Studio
  • Coordinater: Masayosi Ozaki
Digital Work
Studio Zero-One
  • Animation Data: The "Over", Hassy, Y.K.K
  • Animation Programmer: Momonga Momo, Masato Ohmori, Emukei
  • Music Composer: Sega Sound Team, Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
  • Mixing: Yoshimi Hishida, Shouko Ogawa
  • Simulated 3D Sound Technician: Kiyoshi Okabe
  • Special Effects: Manabu Yamazaki
Game Part
Special Thanks
Source:
In-game credits (US)
Dark Wizard MCD credits.pdf
[6]


The following real names are known; the pseudonym is unknown:


Magazine articles

Main article: Dark Wizard/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Dark Wizard/Promotional material.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
65
[9]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
70
[10]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
58
[11]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
76
[3]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
95
[12]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
80
[13]
Hyper (AU)
75
[14]
Joypad (FR) NTSC-U
70
[15]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
36
[16]
Mega (UK) NTSC-U
45
[17]
Mega Force (FR) NTSC-U
80
[18]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
76
[19]
Sega Power (UK) NTSC-U
60
[20]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-U
73
[21]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
69
[22]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
50
[23]
Sega Mega-CD
67
Based on
16 reviews

Dark Wizard

Mega-CD, JP
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Disc
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Manual
Darkwizard mcd jp surveycard.pdf
Reg Card
Mega-CD, US
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Cover
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Disc
Darkwizard mcd us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega-CD, BR
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Cover

Technical information

Main article: Dark Wizard/Technical information.

References


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