Name: SpellCaster
Original title: Kujakuu Ou
Platform: Sega Master System
Region: Japan
Media: Cartridge
Controller: Master System Controller
Genre: Action
Gametype: Licensed
Release Year: 1988
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
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SpellCaster, called Kujaku Ou in Japan is an action game by Sega for the Sega Master System tying into Makoto Ogino's and Shueisha's Kujaku Ou manga series. When released overseas, Sega renamed the game SpellCaster, but left everything else the same. It would be followed by Kujaku Ou 2: Geneijou/Mystic Defender on the Sega Mega Drive.

SpellCaster is an action/adventure game where you play the role of Kane, who has been summoned by Daikak, the great leader of the Summit Temple, where he trained in the ancient art of battle, to check on a group of warriors that were sent by him to guard a temple, but as he left, he felt grim certainty that the coming events would not be pleasant. Whatever the future held would forge him as certain as fire forges a strong sword.

The game takes place in two adventure formats: action and adventure scenes. In the action scenes, you take on a horde of enemies as you make your way toward the temple, being careful not to use up all your strength. Some of the enemies will drop one of two spheres: a blue sphere that, when collected, increases your strength; and an orange sphere that increases your energy. More often than not, there will be a boss waiting inside the temple, and you have to defeat them to continue with your journey. When you defeat them, a giant blue ball will be dropped, and that will give you maximum strength.

The adventure scenes allow you to select a series of commands that allow you to travel to new locations, talk to characters, look at various objects, take items, and use existing items. When you decide to look, you can either look at the terrain, or some other object. When you decide to look at any object, a pointing finger will allow you to highlight the object which you are interested in. You can also use various spells throughout the game, which can be used to defeat someone, help them. But they can be used to help you instead.

Spellcaster is essentially the same game as the Japanese-only Kujakuo, with references to the original comic removed.
