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HeroQuest

1991

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.

Release date
December 31, 1991
Developer
221B Software Development
Publisher
Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.

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HeroQuest

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.

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventureCard & Board Game

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspectives

Third person

Themes

Fantasy

Series and collections

HeroQuest

Franchises

HeroQuest

Studios and credits

Developer
221B Software Development
Publisher
Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
Publisher
Krisalis Software

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1991
WorldwideDecember 31, 1993

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