Cleopatra no Mahou

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Cleopatra no Mahou casts you as a young archaeologist tracking cursed relics in a quest to rescue a missing parent. The game follows a classic RPG structure with turn-based battles, puzzle solving, and a story driven by ancient curses. You explore tombs and haunted sites, collecting magical tears while fending off demonic enemies. Combat leans on strategic button mashing and character progression, typical of 80s-era Japanese RPGs. The disk-based format allowed for longer save times and expanded storage, a novelty in 1987. Square's early foray into the genre shows clear ambition, though it lacks the narrative depth or system innovation they'd later achieve. Fans of retro RPGs might notice echoes in later Final Fantasy titles. With a cult following and a place in Disk Original Group's library, it's a curiosity for collectors. Current ratings on message boards rarely exceed 7/10, citing dated mechanics but praising the moody atmosphere and artifact-hunting premise.