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Fatal Labyrinth
Fatal LabyrinthRescue the Holy Goblet and save the world from darkness
Shining in the Darkness
Shining in the DarknessEmbark on a 3‑D fantasy quest to rescue the princess and defeat Dark Sol
Overview
Description

Enter Dragonia, the resurrected castle of doom, where ghouls have stolen the Holy Goblet, the source of light. As a lone hero, don your armor, wield your weapon, and embark on a fantasy RPG adventure to restore the light and prevent eternal darkness. Explore treacherous dungeons, battle mythic creatures, and solve puzzles in a richly detailed fantasy world. With classic role‑playing mechanics and a compelling single‑player story, Fatal Labyrinth offers hours of immersive gameplay on Linux, PC, and Mac.

Explore the dark Labyrinth in a pioneering 3‑D perspective, battling beasts and solving puzzles to collect the powerful Arms of Light. As Mortred’s son, join Milo and Pyra on an epic journey to save Princess Jessa and bring peace to Thornwood. The game blends classic role‑playing elements with challenging puzzles, offering cinematic views, fast‑paced scrolling, and a rich fantasy storyline. Single‑player adventure suitable for all ages, available on Linux, PC, and Mac.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
CRPG
Best for
Fans of classic fantasy RPGs
Fans of classic fantasy RPGs and puzzle adventures
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Sega Europe, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Climax Entertainment, Camelot Software Planning
publisher
Sega of America, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation, Sega Games, Sega
Tec Toy, Sega
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7
ESRB E, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
General
release date
1990-11-19
1991-03-29
msrp
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$49.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep fantasy storyline
  • Rich pixel‑art visuals
  • Cross‑platform availability
  • Strategic turn‑based combat
  • Innovative 3‑D perspective for its era
  • Engaging blend of RPG and puzzle gameplay
  • Rich fantasy storyline with memorable characters
  • Available on multiple modern platforms
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player
  • Dated UI compared to modern titles
  • No difficulty settings
  • Dated graphics compared to contemporary titles
  • Limited combat depth for hardcore RPG fans
  • Save system can be unforgiving
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