Demon’s Winter is a classic fantasy role-playing game released in 1988, developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). Set in the mystical land of Neverwinter, the story follows a band of heroes tasked with stopping the evil sorcerer Shareth Heartseeker, who has unleashed chaos upon the realm. The game features a party-based system where players create and manage multiple adventurers, each with unique classes, skills, and abilities. Exploration takes place across towns, wilderness areas, and dangerous dungeons filled with monsters and hidden treasures.
Combat is turn-based and tactical, requiring strategic positioning and careful spell usage. The game blends traditional RPG mechanics with puzzle-solving and narrative choices. With its top-down perspective, colorful pixel graphics, and classic fantasy storytelling, Demon’s Winter reflects the golden age of late 1980s computer RPGs. Character progression, spell learning, and equipment upgrades provide depth and replayability. Though challenging, it rewards patience and smart tactical planning, making it a memorable experience for retro RPG enthusiasts.
Features:
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Party-based classic RPG gameplay.
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Turn-based tactical combat system.
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Multiple character classes and abilities.
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Large fantasy world with towns and dungeons.
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Spellcasting and magical abilities.
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Inventory management and loot system.
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Strategic enemy encounters.
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Retro pixel-art visuals.
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Story-driven campaign against an evil sorcerer.
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Character progression and skill development.
System Requirements:
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Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10.
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1 GHz processor or higher.
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256 MB RAM.
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DOSBox or compatible DOS emulator.
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50 MB available storage space.
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DirectX compatible graphics.
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Keyboard required.
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Mouse optional.
