Released in 1996, this is a first-person dungeon-crawling Role-Playing Game where you guide Arle through a challenging final exam dungeon. The core loop involves exploring labyrinthine environments, solving mysteries, and battling guardians to graduate. A distinctive feature is the discovery of an "Ancient Labyrinth" where you interact with recurring characters like Schezo and Rulue, leading to high-stakes alliances against powerful entities like the Phantom God to secure interdimensional treasures.
The gameplay centers around classic first-person dungeon exploration. Players must meticulously traverse the labyrinthine environments, managing resources and engaging in encounters as they progress toward the objective of clearing the dungeon. This installment features Arle undertaking this final exam alongside fellow students, suggesting shared or parallel challenges within the environment.
The story sets the stage by recapping Arle's prior adventures, including encounters with key figures like Schezo and Satan, leading up to this significant final assessment. The atmosphere shifts as the journey delves deeper, revealing hidden paths and ancient mysteries that extend beyond the scope of a standard examination.
A key element involves the discovery of an "Ancient Labyrinth," a pathway that opens up after a confrontation with the principal, who is revealed to be Satan. This section of the dungeon introduces elements of deciphering ancient writings, aided by finding a specific item—a bracelet belonging to Schezo. The narrative emphasizes investigation and interaction with other characters within the depths of the ruins, leading to battles with powerful guardians protecting interdimensional treasures.
The game features significant interactions with recurring characters, including Rulue, who frequently challenges Arle, and Schezo, whose involvement leads to unexpected team-ups against formidable threats, such as the Phantom God. These alliances are often temporary and driven by immediate danger, adding layers of complexity to the standard dungeon crawl. The narrative arc involves Arle seeking specific artifacts protected by four distinct guardians before confronting the ultimate challenge.
This specific version of the game, released for PC (Microsoft Windows), does not include any downloadable content or expansions. It stands as a complete, self-contained main game experience.