Sorcerian

The king of Pentawa hires a party of adventurers, and their first assignment is to retrieve a precious sceptre from a dungeon, where it is guarded by the evil demonic lord Ouks.

The game is an RPG with an unusual side-scrolling perspective and action-based combat, somewhat of a cross between Wizardry and platform games.

Despite being a Japanese game, Sorcerian resembles Western RPGs of its time, focusing more on character development than story.

In the beginning, the player creates a party of four characters, choosing between fighter, wizard, elf, and dwarf (races and classes are not distinguished).

Beside the usual inns and shops, there are many things that can be done in the towns of the game, including complex development of magical spells (up to 120 spells of different disciplines), training to raise personal skills (strength, intelligence, etc.), enchanting weapons with elemental magic, as well as looking for part-time jobs.

The view switches to side-scrolling when the party ventures into a hostile area.

Combat is performed in real time, with the player controlling the entire party at once.

The lead character can be changed at any time, and battle actions will be carried out by whoever is in front.

Melee attacks and magic spells are unleashed by pressing corresponding buttons.

The characters can also jump and interact with objects by bumping into them.

Dungeons are usually maze-like, and some contain simple puzzles such as finding and activating hidden switches to open doors.

Sorcerian for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €34.99 loose, €27.73 complete in box, and €52.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Sorcerian has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Sorcerian, loose is €34.99 and CIB is €27.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.