The Magic of Scheherazade

About

The Magic of Scheherazade is a role-playing game that switches between real-time action and strategic combat. You play as one of three classes, Fighter, Saint, or Magician, each with unique abilities. Battles against enemies can be fast-paced, requiring timing and reflexes, or tactical, where you plan moves against an opposing party. As you travel through Arabian-inspired lands, you gather allies and uncover the mystery of a sealed demon threatening the realm. Set in a world inspired by Middle Eastern folklore, the game blends exploration with a tale of a freed demon and a captured princess. Its mix of combat styles offers a distinct feel compared to its era’s typical RPGs. While some mechanics feel dated, the setting and varied gameplay keep it memorable for players interested in retro RPGs.

Storyline

The fantasy setting of The Magic of Scheherazade borrows from Middle Eastern folk tales in One Thousand and One Nights. Many years prior to the opening of the game, the land of Arabia was taken over by the malevolent demon Goragora and his army of minions. A magician named Isfa, harnessing the power of the blue star Airosche, vanquished the demons and sealed them underground. Peace briefly returned until the evil wizard Sabaron freed Goragora and the demons from their captivity and imprisoned the Arabian princess Scheherazade and her family.