Dragon Wars takes place in the magical land of Dilmun, an island of salvation perverted into a world of horror by Namtar. The player starts with a party of four in the city of Purgatory, equipped with nothing more than.. well - nothing.
The player's main objectives are to survive, get out of Purgatory, and topple Namtar, while also finding ways to correct the ban on magic and acquire some decent clothing and equipment along the way.
Gameplay is reminiscent of the Bard's Tale series, with step-by-step first-person 3D combat and a turn-based system. However, unlike its predecessors, Dragon Wars features a full-blown skill system, auto-mapping, and many places to use these abilities.
Managing your skill points effectively is crucial, as they can make all the difference in overcoming challenges and progressing through the game.