Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (2013)

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is a digital compilation featuring enhanced versions of two classic arcade beat 'em ups: Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. This package allows up to four players to team up, choose from iconic D&D classes, and battle mythical creatures using a blend of melee, ranged, and magical attacks. Key features include GGPO-enhanced online multiplayer with drop-in/drop-out functionality, enabling seamless cooperative play. Players can experience the original arcade modes or customize gameplay with "House Rules," such as infinite item durability and time attack modes, adding a fresh twist to the beloved titles. This title belongs on the list of "Best games by Iron Galaxy Studios" due to their involvement in its development. Iron Galaxy Studios is known for their expertise in porting and remastering classic games, and their work on Chronicles of Mystara exemplifies this. They implemented crucial features like the GGPO rollback netcode for smooth online play and introduced new features like the Challenge System and The Vault to add depth and replayability. Their meticulous attention to detail in preserving the original gameplay while enhancing the experience for a modern audience makes this compilation a standout in their portfolio, showcasing their ability to breathe new life into beloved retro titles.