Legend of Faerghail
DOS game, 1990
- Genre:
- RPG
- Year:
- 1990
- Developer:
- Electronic Design Hannover
- Publisher:
- Rainbow Arts
- Perspective:
- 1st-person
- Theme:
- Fantasy, Turn-based
- Releases:
- DOS (1990), Amiga (1990), Atari ST (1990)
The game unfolds in the land of Faerghail, where players are thrust into a quest filled with danger and intrigue. The story revolves around ancient prophecies, dark magic, and a struggle against formidable foes. Players begin their journey by creating a character, choosing from various races and classes, each with unique abilities and attributes. This level of customization allows for a personalized gaming experience, tailoring the adventure to the player's preferences. …read more
Game review
The game unfolds in the land of Faerghail, where players are thrust into a quest filled with danger and intrigue. The story revolves around ancient prophecies, dark magic, and a struggle against formidable foes. Players begin their journey by creating a character, choosing from various races and classes, each with unique abilities and attributes. This level of customization allows for a personalized gaming experience, tailoring the adventure to the player's preferences.
The game features a first-person view for exploration and turn-based combat, a common approach in RPGs of that era. The combat system requires strategic thinking, as players must effectively use their party's skills and spells to overcome enemies. The game offers a vast environment to explore, filled with dungeons, towns, and wilderness areas. Interaction with non-player characters (NPCs) is a key aspect, providing clues, quests, and insights into the game's lore. This level of interaction was advanced for its time, contributing to a deep and immersive gaming experience.
The game also introduces a unique language and cultural system, where understanding different languages and customs plays a crucial role in progressing through certain quests and interactions. This feature adds an extra layer of depth and realism to the world-building in Legend of Faerghail.
While it may not have achieved the commercial success of some contemporaries, it has garnered respect among RPG enthusiasts for its depth and innovation. The game is remembered as a significant contribution to the RPG genre, demonstrating the potential for complex storytelling and immersive world-building in computer games of that era.
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