Tao's Adventure Curse of the Demon Seal - Nintendo DS

Tao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal for Nintendo DS is a dungeon-crawling RPG with roguelike elements, turn-based combat, and a magic-casting system that makes full use of the touchscreen. A spiritual successor to the Azure Dreams series, the game blends monster-collecting with grid-based exploration and permadeath-style mechanics that keep each journey into the dungeons tense and unpredictable.

You play as Tao, a young magic user from the village of Bente, who travels to the monster-infested Monster Tower in the city of Mondominio in search of a rare egg that could save his cursed people. The story unfolds as you ascend through the tower’s many floors, each randomly generated and filled with hostile monsters, hidden traps, and rare loot.

Combat occurs in a turn-based, grid format with a strong focus on strategy. Tao can attack with weapons or cast spells by drawing magical runes directly on the touchscreen. The accuracy and speed of your drawing determine the success of the spell, adding a real-time layer to turn-based encounters. You can also hatch and raise monsters to assist in battle, giving the game a strong companion-raising element reminiscent of monster taming RPGs.

Tao’s Adventure features per-run progression, with defeated runs sending you back to town but allowing you to retain some items or experience, depending on your setup. Between dungeon runs, you can restock items, upgrade gear, and interact with NPCs who help deepen the story and world.

With charming 3D visuals, stylus-based magic mechanics, and a mix of traditional and experimental gameplay, Tao’s Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal is a unique title in the DS library that offers a challenge to fans of dungeon-crawlers and monster-raising RPGs alike.