Magic Sword is a side-scrolling action game released by Capcom in 1990. It first launched on arcades, then came to the Super Famicom in Japan on May 29, 1992. Set in a fantasy world of magic and monsters, you play as hero Alan, tasked with climbing the 50-floor Dragon Tower, defeating Dark Lord Drokmar, and destroying his Dark Orb to save the shadow-covered continent.
During your adventure, you can rescue imprisoned allies—each with unique skills and weapons, including a female warrior, barbarian, mage, and ninja—who fight alongside you to boost your team’s power. The game features side-scrolling gameplay with platform jumping and hack-and-slash elements. You grow stronger by defeating enemies, collecting items, and saving allies, then face the final boss at the tower’s top. It also has multiple endings, with your choices shaping the story’s outcome.
Magic Sword was one of the most popular action games of its era, praised for its rich level design, varied character combinations, and thrilling combat.