ShadowCaster CD (PC) MS-DOS

This is a classic FPS Action RPG built using an engine originally created by id and modified by Raven Software. It plays like something similar to Heretic/Hexen but has additional gameplay gimmicks revolving around shapeshifting magic which can be used to gain stronger forms that have their own unique abilities and magic and can help solve certain puzzles. One of them even gifts you the ability of flight. You can also swim, jump, and kick too. Overall it's a fun game with a lot of depth. This enhanced CD version offers narrated 3D rendered cutscenes and additional content in the form of 2 exclusive levels that weren't on the floppy version.

Here's a summary of the story of the game:

Living in a peaceful land with a man he called grandfather, Kirt has always thought he was just an ordinary human. One day, following a storm, the old man told Kirt that he was the last of The People - an ancient race that possessed the ability to shapeshift into magical creatures. Kurt's parents and the rest of The People were slaughtered by followers of the outcast god Malkor - former renegade shapeshifters who got corrupted by his promises of power. Now, Malkor's minions are after Kirt, and he must recall the techniques of his race to defeat evil.

Included in the download is an 80 page Cluebook strategy guide/walkthrough, the official Player's Guide, and the game manual. By reading those you should have a pretty solid full understanding of the game.

I know you guys all have your preferred version of DOSBox (most of you probably using DOSBox-Pure in RetroArch) but here's how to run it with DOSBox-X:

1. Mount the folder ShadowCaster (MS-DOS) as C drive
2. Mount the cue file as D drive
3. Type C: then press enter then type cd SHADOWCD and press enter
4. Type ls and press enter to list all the files to see them if you want. Type setup.exe and press enter to configure the MIDI and Soundblaster playback for the game
5. Type shadow and press enter to start the game