《冬宮 Original ～闇之巫女與諸神之戒～》（Elminage ORIGINAL - Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods）是承襲經典地下城RPG樂趣的3D迷宮冒險遊戲。最初於2008年在PS2平台推出，後續陸續移植至PSP、3DS以及PC平台。其核心玩法融合Hack-and-Slash的挑戰性與高度自由的角色創建系統，在探索地下城的同時，打造出個性化且強大的冒險隊伍。於2024年5月24日登陸Steam平台，而Nintendo Switch版本則預計在2026年4月23日發售，並恢復由BASISCAPE製作的經典BGM，還預計推出DLC追加角色面板圖像，讓玩家享受更完整的沉浸體驗。

故事背景設置在哈爾多拉·艾爾（Haldorah Eir）世界，這個世界由「六意志」創造。在龍之牙塔中供奉著六枚擁有神力的戒指，這些戒指長期以來保護世界免受無形威脅。然而，一群意圖召喚魔王的女祭司破壞了戒指，其中五枚散落到世界各地，僅存的一枚擁有不可侵犯的力量。隨著戒指力量消散，世界陷入動盪，怪物力量急速增長。各地國王試圖動員軍隊尋找戒指卻無功而返，最終向冒險者下達命令，尋找五枚戒指並重建龍之牙的護符，完成者將獲得任何願望的報酬。冒險者們帶著各自的祈願與理想，進入特蘭傑爾達的世界，踏上危險與挑戰並存的旅程。

在角色創建方面，可從九個種族和十六個職業中選擇，並設定角色的姓名、暱稱、性別、個性與年齡。性別與個性會影響可選職業，善惡性格的角色無法同隊。角色的初始能力值由所選種族決定，選擇職業前還會獲得隨機分配的能力點，玩家可自由分配這些點數以解鎖更高等級的職業。若耐心重新創建角色，有機會獲得更高等級的職業選項，增加遊戲的策略深度與可重玩性。

組建最多六人隊伍，前三位為前衛，後三位為後衛。需合理安排角色位置與技能使用，例如後衛角色若使用射程為“S”的武器，其攻擊無法觸及敵人。遊戲目標主要是尋找散落在世界各地的五枚戒指，多數藏於地下城，且初始位置隨機，因此需利用名聲（Fame）提升指北針靈敏度以指引戒指所在位置。遊戲中還包含各式支線事件，完成後可獲得名聲與遊戲幣，有時還會解鎖新功能或道具，增加探索和養成樂趣。

操作上，需在地下城中謹慎探索、合理運用角色技能與職業特性應對各種怪物與Boss。地下城場景多樣，包括城堡、地下水道及森林等，挑戰與策略並存，每場戰鬥都要求玩家思考隊伍配置與技能使用策略。保留經典地下城RPG的探索感與緊張感，同時Hack-and-Slash元素讓戰鬥過程充滿刺激。

市場評價方面，《冬宮 Original》因其高度自由的角色創建系統、深度探索與經典地下城RPG風格，長期受到玩家好評。特別是對策略型玩家與喜愛挑戰與角色養成的玩家而言，遊戲具有極高的吸引力。Nintendo Switch版本的復刻不僅保留原有特色，還加入BGM復刻與DLC角色面板，受到玩家期待，被認為是一次忠於原作精神的現代化移植，使新舊玩家都能享受完整的地下城冒險體驗。

Elminage ORIGINAL – Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods is a 3D dungeon RPG that inherits the charm of classic dungeon-crawling adventures. Originally released in 2008 for the PS2, the game has since been adapted for PSP, 3DS, and PC platforms. Its gameplay combines the challenge of hack-and-slash mechanics with a highly flexible character creation system, allowing players to form personalized and powerful adventuring parties. The game was released on Steam on May 24, 2024, and the Nintendo Switch version is scheduled for April 23, 2026. The Switch release restores the original BGM composed by BASISCAPE and plans to offer additional DLC for character face graphics, providing a more immersive experience for players.

The story is set in the world of Haldorah Eir, created by the “Six Wills.” In the Dragon’s Fang Tower, six rings imbued with the power of gods are enshrined, which have long protected the world from unseen threats. However, priestesses seeking to summon the Demon King destroy the rings. Five of the rings scatter across the world, while a single ring remains with inviolable power. With the rings broken, the world falls into chaos, and monsters rapidly grow in strength. Regional kings mobilize their armies to recover the rings but fail, prompting a decree to adventurers: those who find the five rings and restore the Dragon’s Fang wards will be rewarded with anything they desire. Adventurers, each with their own hopes for wealth, honor, or peace, continue to enter the gates of Trangelda, embarking on perilous and strategic adventures.

In terms of character creation, players can choose from nine races and sixteen professions, as well as customize the character’s name, nickname, gender, personality, and age. Gender and personality influence available professions, and characters with opposing moral alignments (good and evil) cannot join the same party. Each profession requires specific ability values, and characters receive bonus points before selecting their profession. These points can be allocated freely, allowing players to unlock higher-level professions. Because these bonus points are randomly assigned, players can attempt multiple character creations to potentially obtain stronger options, adding depth and replayability.

Players can form parties of up to six characters, with the front three serving as vanguard and the back three as rear guard. Strategic positioning and skill usage are crucial, as certain rear guard characters may have weapons with limited range that cannot reach enemies. The main objective is to locate the five rings scattered throughout the world, most of which are hidden in dungeons. Their positions are randomized at the start of the game, and players rely on a compass enhanced by Fame points—earned by completing events—to locate them. The game also includes optional side events that provide Fame, currency, or unlock new abilities and items, rewarding thorough exploration and strategic planning.

Gameplay emphasizes careful dungeon exploration, tactical use of skills, and leveraging each character’s class abilities to overcome monsters and bosses. Dungeon environments vary widely, ranging from castles and underground waterways to forests, offering diverse challenges. The combination of classic dungeon RPG exploration and hack-and-slash combat creates an engaging and strategic experience.

Critically, Elminage ORIGINAL has been praised for its deep character creation, immersive exploration, and faithful adaptation of classic dungeon RPG mechanics. The Nintendo Switch version is highly anticipated, as it not only preserves the original’s gameplay but also restores the iconic BGM and adds DLC content, offering both returning and new players a complete and modernized dungeon-crawling adventure.