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The Summoning

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Also known as
サモニング ~明日への召還~

This fantasy RPG uses action combat and puzzles to survive 40 labyrinth levels and defeat the Shadow Weaver.

The Summoning was developed by Event Horizon Software and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. for DOS in 1992. This is the original release of the game on any platform, so both release_year and original_release_year are 1992.

About The Summoning

The Summoning is a fantasy role-playing adventure designed for a single character. Its primary environment is a vast labyrinth containing forty distinct levels.

Players must overcome numerous hostile creatures and solve puzzles to progress. This is achieved through a combination of combat, magical spells, and strategic thinking.

The ultimate objective is to confront the antagonist, Shadow Weaver, who is the source of a spreading evil. The player character must develop sufficient strength to survive this challenging journey and succeed in this final battle.

The Summoning Screenshots

10 images
main title
Copywrite protection
main & first menu in the game (among many)
selecting a character
stamina
choosing your fighting skills (the bright yellow marks the selection)
choosing magic abbilities
your character ingame taken (stats, items, actions)
Game start
The secret messenger briefs you on your mission...