When was The Elder Scrolls: Arena released?

The Elder Scrolls: Arena was released on March 25, 1994.

What platforms is The Elder Scrolls: Arena available on?

The Elder Scrolls: Arena is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS.

Who developed The Elder Scrolls: Arena?

The Elder Scrolls: Arena was developed by Bethesda Softworks.

Where can I buy The Elder Scrolls: Arena?

The Elder Scrolls: Arena is available starting at 0 USD.

The Elder Scrolls: Arena

About

The Elder Scrolls - Arena is the first RPG fantasy game of the Elder Scrolls series. The game takes place on a planet called Nirn in the empire of Tamriel. The emperor of Tamriel, Uriel Septim, is planing to gather the whole Nirn under the imperial flag. He allies himself with the mage Jagar Tharn who is unfortunately intent on stealing the emperor's throne. Jagar Tharn imprisons the emperor in another dimension and locks the key inside a dungeon under the imperial city. Your job is to find all the pieces of the key, reassemble it, kill Jagger Tharn and free the emperor.

Storyline

The imperial battlemage Jagar Tharn betrays the Emperor Uriel Septim by imprisoning him in an alternate dimension, then assuming the Emperor’s identity and place on the throne. A lone prisoner must travel to Tamriel’s most famous and dangerous sites to collect the shattered Staff of Chaos, save the Emperor and free the Empire.

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