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The Magic of Scheherazade NES game is a 1990 action RPG by Culture Brain. Travel through time with Time Gates, mix real-time and turn-based battles, hire troopers and combine spells. You get the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual. Orders ship within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Culture Brain |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
The Magic of Scheherazade NES game is an action role-playing game set in an Arabian-themed world where you travel through time. Culture Brain developed and published it, and it was released in North America in January 1990. This listing is the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual.
In Japan the game is called Arabian Dream Scheherazade. Its big idea is time travel. Time Gates move you to the same location in a different time period, with a changed environment. A spirit named Coronya opens the passages that make this travel possible.
The game blends two battle systems. On the overworld you fight enemies in real time. Some screen transitions trigger turn-based battles instead. In those, you can fight, try to escape or even bribe your enemies.
You can fight alone or with up to two allies in turn-based battles. Towns also let you hire mercenary troopers to help with attacks. Magic plays a large role as well. You learn spells and can set up formations at Magic Universities for a fee. Formations can raise defense or unlock powerful group spells, and two party members can combine for extra-strong magic.
Use the Time Gates often, since the same spot can look very different in another era. Money matters too. Formations at Magic Universities cost a fee, towns offer mercenary troopers for hire, and turn-based battles give you the option to bribe enemies.
See all of our NES games. Other Culture Brain carts in the store include Little Ninja Brother and Flying Warriors. Read more about The Magic of Scheherazade on Wikipedia.
Who made The Magic of Scheherazade?
The Magic of Scheherazade Culture Brain release was both developed and published by Culture Brain, in January 1990 for North America.
Is it an RPG or an action game?
Both. You fight in real time on the overworld and in turn-based battles that start at some screen transitions.
How many players?
It is a single-player game.
Does it come with a box?
No. You get the Scheherazade NES cartridge only, with no box or manual.
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Amanda –
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Five Stars
5 out of 5 would order through seller again
Unachemaxwell –
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Five Stars
Great condition, worked first try! Loved this game as a kid.
steven vasquez –
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Five Stars
Great shape and fun to pkay
Matt –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Underrated, forgotten classic
Fun adventure game, along the lines of Zelda. The music gets a little repetitive, but the atmosphere is good, and it has some neat twists and turns.
Richard A. Foley –
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Excellent undiscovered gem.
I am not sure why this game never caught on but its an excellent example of an undiscovered gem. The game combines elements of action RPG with multiple character turn based combat. Think Zelda Final Fantasy Hybrid. Each character has his or her unique characteristics. And can contribute to the fight differently. The story takes place in Arabia and has a typical save the damsel routine but with a twist (which I wont divulge.) The setting spans across several time periods and environments. My only gripe is the incredibly long passwords. Overall the game was innovative for its time and deserves better recognition. If you are a fan of RPG games on the NES then this one definitely belongs in your collection.