King of Dragon Pass, Glorantha PC game

£14.00

King of Dragon Pass, Glorantha PC game

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King of Dragon Pass, Glorantha PC game

“When your tribe decided to settle down in the unexplored territories of the Dragon Pass, you knew they would need a strong, uncompromising leader to survive, so you stepped up and claimed the mantle of chieftain. With it came the responsibility of making countless decisions that shape the future of your clan, its neighboring tribes and–in the big picture–the world of Glorantha itself. Will you prove to be a leader just and brave enough to lead your people towards prosperity in this strange land full of magic and dangerous creatures? Will you be able to forge lasting alliances and win the wars against those who oppose you? Do you have what it takes to unite the clans and become the very first King of Dragon Pass?

King of Dragon Pass is a game like no other. It combines strategy, adventure, RPG, and civilization sim, but it focuses mostly on storytelling. Each turn the game offers you with a choice to make and the progress of the story depends solely on your decisions. The difference between right and wrong is seldom obvious, but whatever action you take, be ready to face its consequences later. There are virtually limitless ways the story can unfold, so each play-through–whether it’s a quick game or an extended campaign–promises new adventures and plot twists!

  • Each play-through offers hundreds of events combined in a unique storyline for limitless replayability.
  • Each of your decisions yields its consequences as the saga of your clan unfolds chapter by chapter.
  • The colorful and imaginative gameworld can surprise you with something new even after dozens of hours worth of gameplay.”

 

From 1999, and didn’t do as well commercially as it deserved. It only sold 8,000 copies on original release, and since it cost $500,000 to make…well, you do the maths.

More recently, Rock, Paper, Shotgun called it “the best game you’ve never played”. You can buy it on both Steam and GoG (and for iOS devices), and it’s now getting the success it deserves. But of course you don’t get the box if you buy it as a download.

It’s of particular interest to RuneQuest enthusiasts, because it’s set in Glorantha.

 

Originally for Windows 95/98 machines. This appears to be complete. However, I have not tested it to see if it works on modern operating systems and modern PCs. If you want to actually play it (as opposed to just owning it as a collector), I recommend buying the game as a download (see above).

The box and manuals are in GOOD condition.

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