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Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum

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Might and Magic Book One: Secret of the Inner Sanctum is an early role-playing video game, first in the popular and influential Might and Magic franchise. It was released in 1986 as New World Computing's debut, ported to numerous platforms and re-released continuously through the early 1990s.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA, read 5 September 2026.

Role-Playing

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Released
1990
Developer
New World Computing
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
Not scored
Steam Deck
Unknown
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Catalogue facts
First released31 July 1990
DeveloperNew World Computing
PublisherGakken Holdings
PlatformsNintendo Entertainment System
GenresRole-Playing

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q636411, seeded 30 August 2026.

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The whole catalogueLargely forgotten
Year
44ahead of 4% of the catalogue
Reach
34ahead of 75% of the catalogue

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Common questions about Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum

What platforms is Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum on?

Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum is available on Nintendo Entertainment System. It first released in 1990.

Who made Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum?

Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum was developed by New World Computing and published by Gakken Holdings.