ShadowCaster

ShadowCaster (1993)

by Raven Software, Origin Systems
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter
Themes:Action, Fantasy
Game modes:Single player
Story:As the last hope of a shape shifting race from another dimension, you must restore your races long lost shape shifting powers, and use them to defeat the evil forces of the wizard Veste.
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user avatar@brendanouser avatar@brendano
January 29, 2025
ShadowCaster had an incredible level of detail and interactivity in its environments. The game's slower pace made you really appreciate the scenario. Its unique gameplay is an Action/Adventure hybrid with subtle RPG elements as well, reminiscent of Ultima Underworld with more of an Action focus. Raven Software is an incredibly talented studio that has unfortunately been relegated to making DLC for Activision's Call of Duty franchise. Their legacy should be preserved for future generations to appreciate the impact they made in the early days of 3D gaming.
user avatar@mmurphy69user avatar@mmurphy69
January 29, 2025
I remember my dad playing this game when I was a kid. It was one of the first games he showed me that I remember really carrying my love as an RPG in a way. It had solid gameplay and unique gameplay, & story as well.
user avatar@dr3wski88user avatar@dr3wski88
February 01, 2025
One of the first RPG that I played as a kid. This was a gateway to others, such as Ultima Series, Final Fantasy, and Elder Scrolls. I really enjoyed the story and how to find different powers to enable you to move forward.
user avatar@Asphyx_666user avatar@Asphyx_666
February 05, 2025
This Was one of my first game I play on my PC in 1993. My parents buy for my PC in ADAX store and Clerk at shop proposed that He can copy for my Two games on Floppys onxe was ShadowCaster the other was UFO Enemy Unknown
user avatar@gorgoogeruser avatar@gorgooger
March 23, 2025
Got this first on floppy, later on CD with massive cut screen improvements music an an extra level. So many nice ideas, realized in a nice way. Did run very smoothly on my 486.
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