The sorcerer Lakmir faces the Warlock Lord, who wants to summon the demon Behemoth. Lakmir sends a young warrior to the Warlock Lord's castle. The player takes on the role and embarks on an adventure.
It's a basic adventure. You see a screen and a text. Then you choose items and the respective actions. Appropriate sound effects create a creepy atmosphere.

Shadowgate is one of the older games. ICOM Simulations originally developed the game. The developer David Marsh from ICOM Simulations secured a rights package to the ICOM classics for porting to later systems and remakes of the older games.
Conclusion
Shadowgate offers a classic mix of fantasy with a bit of humor and scary effects. The puzzles are based on commands from the screen and the picture in front of the player. The sound creates the right atmosphere.