Lost Magic for the Nintendo DS is a real-time strategy and role-playing game. Released in 2006, players assume the role of a young mage named Isaac, who wields a magical staff capable of casting various spells. Players draw runes on the touchscreen to cast spells and summon creatures to aid in battles. The game combines tactical combat with an immersive storyline, featuring elements of exploration and character customization. Journeying through a fantasy world, players must restore the seven wands of the elemental guardians to defeat an evil sorcerer and prevent the misuse of the powerful Lost Magic.