I have to make another reference to the venerable MegaDrive with this article on Master of Monsters. The game first appeared on the Mega-Drive some 6 or 7 years ago and enjoyed brisk sales in Japan. MofM is a strategy game where you command a squad of soldiers and monsters at war with opposing forces. Some of the monsters that you are up against are particularly imposing, such as the fire breathing dragon. When matched up against an enemy eagle, there is little doubt as to who will win but the occasional dragon makes for an interesting match-up to plan for. The movement phase of the game takes place on a fauna-ridden map where you command your units to go forth and conquer. The graphics have been greatly improved over the Mega-Drive version as expected and I was impressed with the battle screens which show the attacking and defending unit close up. The attacks are executed in real time so that you will see what is happening as each unit strikes or defends. Some of your warriors have magical attacks so you will see the magical bolts and blasts shower forth as well. The game plays similarly to Ogre Battle or some of those other tactical simulations out there with its involving gameplay and fine graphics. MofM is a neat package that warrants further inspection once time is available again here at nCS.

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