Description and Tech Sheet

Lift the Veil of Darkness and encounter the new face of horror.

Game Details
Title	Veil of Darkness
Release Date	1993
Developers	Event Horizon Software
Publishers	Strategic Simulations
Genres	Horror, Action-Adventure, RPG
Game Type	Third-person 2D point-and-click adventure
Perspective	Isometric
Platforms	MS-DOS, FM Towns, PC-98, Windows (Steam release)
Technical Specifications
DOS Video Mode	VGA
Middleware	None
Graphics API	DirectX 7
Display Format	2D isometric
System Requirements
OS	Windows 10 / 11
Processor	1.8 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Graphics	3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
DirectX	Version 7.0
Media Formats
Formats	3.5″ Floppy Disk, 5.25″ Floppy Disk, CD-ROM
Input Devices
Devices	Mouse, Keyboard
Gameplay Features
Control Scheme	Mouse-controlled with keyboard shortcuts
Camera	Fixed isometric perspective
Movement	Arrow keys or mouse
Combat System	Real-time cool-down system
Inventory	Weight-based system with bags and pouches
Game Structure	Non-linear exploration with progression gates
Difficulty Modes	Full, Simplified, Easy
User Interface
Control Panel	Customizable size and position
Status Indicators	Health indicator, Weight indicator, Ailment mirror, Player portrait showing ailments on face
Inventory Screen	Overlays game world (does not pause game)
Pause Function	Separate from inventory; locks mouse
Audio
Music	Present
Sound Effects	Minimal
Toggle Options	Music on/off, Sound on/off via F9
Graphics
Art Style	Pixel art
Animation	Limited frame animation
Visual Features	Isometric environments, Interior decoration, Detailed cutscenes, Character and item sprites
Game Content
Narrative	Single player campaign
Story Setting	Remote valley in Romania
Main Plot	Destroy vampire lord Kairn and escape the valley
Enemies	Werewolves, Vampires, Skeletons, Zombies, Other monsters
Completion Time (Average)	15-20 hours
Localization	English