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Dungeon Master

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description Dungeon Master Overview

Dungeon Master is a groundbreaking 1987 video game for Atari ST that pioneered immersive first-person role playing. Players navigated intricate pseudo-3D dungeons using a mouse, solving puzzles and battling monsters. Its innovative design significantly influenced subsequent RPGs and remains notable for establishing early examples of 3D environments in gaming. The game was primarily aimed at PC gamers and those interested in classic role-playing experiences.

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info Dungeon Master Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1987

help Dungeon Master FAQ

Why was Dungeon Master on Atari ST such a big deal in 1987?

Dungeon Master made real-time first-person dungeon crawling feel immediate with mouse controls, visible inventory, and pressure-based combat. On the Atari ST, it helped define what a computer RPG could look and feel like before games like Eye of the Beholder.

How does combat work in Dungeon Master?

Combat happens in real time on a grid, so players dodge, retreat, and time attacks instead of waiting for turns. Each champion can use weapons, spells, and items, and the party's position matters constantly.

Do you create characters in Dungeon Master or pick a party?

You choose champions from the Hall of Champions rather than rolling a party from scratch. The game lets those characters grow through use, so casting spells, fighting, and carrying gear all shape the party.

Which later RPGs were influenced by Dungeon Master?

Dungeon Master directly influenced first-person dungeon crawlers such as Eye of the Beholder and Lands of Lore. Its mix of real-time action, puzzles, and pseudo-3D corridors also echoes in modern grid RPGs like Legend of Grimrock.

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