In Arabian Magic, players are introduced to the world of Shahariyard, a beautiful land that has existed peacefully for many years. Recently, however, a wizard bent on taking control of Shahariyard cast a terrible spell over the land. To keep the villain from claiming the world for his evil purposes, players take control of one of four different characters: Princess Lisa and her magical powers; Sinbad and his magical energy sword; Afshael and his mace; or Prince Lassid and his stealthy moves. Each of these characters has different strengths and weaknesses. Gameplay also features many traps, which act as obstacles along the way, and genie lamps that summon powerful magic to help the heroes in their quest. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide