Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 495 fps | 396 fps | 317 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 460 fps | 368 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 413 fps | 330 fps | 264 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 366 fps | 292 fps | 234 fps | 190 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 289 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 248 fps | 198 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 218 fps | 175 fps | 140 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 212 fps | 170 fps | 136 fps | 110 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 201 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 183 fps | 146 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 142 fps | 113 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 372 fps | 297 fps | 238 fps | 193 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 345 fps | 276 fps | 221 fps | 179 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 292 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 274 fps | 219 fps | 175 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 217 fps | 173 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 186 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 164 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 159 fps | 127 fps | 102 fps | 83 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 137 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 124 fps | 99 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 77 fps | 62 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 146 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 116 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 52 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 85 fps | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 66 fps | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 57 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 41 fps | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
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About
Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara, released in 1996, is a captivating beat-'em-up game that immerses players in a rich fantasy world filled with adventure and threat. Building on the foundation set by its predecessor, Tower of Doom, this title introduces a lineup of six heroes, accommodating both solo and cooperative gameplay. Known for its engaging graphics and diverse character selection, Shadow over Mystara has become a beloved classic among fans of the genre.
For PC performance, Shadow over Mystara is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 6359 to achieve respectable FPS. A CPU score of approximately 4064 and a minimum of 8 GB RAM are also necessary to ensure smooth gameplay. This means that most modern systems should easily run the game, allowing players to focus on the action without grappling with significant hardware demands.
Given its solid rating of 81/100 and its appeal as a cooperative multiplayer experience, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara is definitely worth a play for fans of the genre. Whether you're reliving a nostalgic classic or experiencing it for the first time, this game promises to deliver thrilling gameplay and engaging scenarios.
Performance profile
Released in February 1996, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
After defeating the Arch Lich Deimos, the heroes continued on their journey through the Broken Lands of Glantri upon realizing that Deimos was only part of an even greater evil plan, and he was in fact being used by a mysterious sorceress named Synn, who appears to be a young woman, but commands a powerful magical abilities, has been scheming to control the Kingdom of Glantri and conquer the humanoids of the Republic of Darokin. After Deimos was defeated, Synn vowed to punish the land that she desired. At the game's end, the player discovers that Synn is in fact a centuries-old red dragon, determined to harness the mystical forces of the lands she has conquered, in order to awaken a creature of even more devastating physical prowess than herself - known and described only as The Fiend. The heroes then fight against Synn in her lair. When she is slain, her monster is also destroyed by an airship bombing.