Shard of Spring is a classic fantasy role-playing game released in 1986 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). Set in the kingdom of Tessara, the story revolves around a legendary artifact known as the Shard of Spring, a powerful crystal capable of restoring life to a dying land. Players assemble and control a party of adventurers tasked with preventing the villainous sorcerer Sander from exploiting the Shard’s magic. The game features a top-down perspective with grid-based exploration across towns, wilderness areas, and dungeons.
Combat is turn-based and tactical, requiring strategic positioning and thoughtful spell usage. Character classes include fighters, rogues, and spellcasters, each with distinct abilities. As players progress, they gain experience, acquire better equipment, and unlock stronger magic. The narrative unfolds through text-based dialogue and classic 1980s RPG storytelling. With its challenging encounters and party management mechanics, Shard of Spring represents a foundational era of computer role-playing games that emphasized strategy and imagination.
Features:
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Classic party-based RPG gameplay.
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Turn-based tactical combat system.
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Multiple character classes and customization.
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Grid-based exploration and dungeon crawling.
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Fantasy storyline centered on a magical artifact.
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Spellcasting and magical abilities.
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Equipment upgrades and loot system.
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Retro top-down graphics style.
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Strategic enemy encounters.
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Traditional text-driven storytelling.
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.
