Events Dark Messiah of Might & Magic take place in the fictional world of Ashan, home to fantasy races, creatures and inherent magic. The player will take control of a powerful hero who develops as he progresses. RPG elements allow you to pump up your ward, improve his characteristics and learn new abilities. Depending on the selected skills, the class of the ward changes.

The central character is able to master close combat, archery, the skills of a professional spy and magic spells. Saref is a protagonist who dreams of an unforgettable adventure in which he will find fame and fortune. One day he fell under the training of the influential sorcerer Fenrig. The passage begins in the city of Stonehelm, where the user learns information about the powerful relic “Skull of Shadows”. The prologue will take the gamer to a dungeon, where the main character and the teacher are trying to get to the Shantiri Crystal.

Much of the gameplay is focused on combat and problem solving. In battle, the character is able to crush heavy objects on opponents, impale them on spikes, or attack with powerful blows. The user is able to use surrounding things, such as stools, stones, boxes, barrels and others, to attack opponents. The ward can push enemies away, thereby causing them to fall into abysses, viscous liquids or onto traps. The combat system includes powerful and slow strikes, or medium in strength but fast. The shield helps you defend yourself or stun opponents with direct attacks. Having reached a certain chapter, Saref will be able to turn into a demon, instantly increasing his characteristics.