HeroQuest

Released1991

Acorn Archimedes
Commodore C64/128/MAX
ZX Spectrum
Atari ST/STE
DOS
Amiga
Amstrad CPC
Nintendo Entertainment System

About

The famous fantasy-themed board game was converted into an isometric-viewed role playing game in which the evil Wizard Morcar must be defeated. You take control of a wizard, a dwarf, a barbarian and an elf, each with different strengths and weaknesses, who each start the 14 missions from opposite sides of the board. Strict turn-based movement rules apply, as actions other than movement can only be carried out before or after the move, the size of which is limited by a dice roll. These moves are carried out using an icon-based system. Characters can fight the many monsters which lurk, or cast spells to vanquish them. There are magic potions to uncover, but also hidden traps, so mapping is advised. Treasure can be collected, and traded at the shop after each level.

Developer: 221B Software Development
Publisher: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., Krisalis Software
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Card & Board Game
Themes: Fantasy
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Third person