Challenge of the Five Realms

What it is

Challenge of the Five Realms is a role-playing adventure set in the multidimensional world of Nhagardia, where a spreading darkness threatens the realm. Players take the role of the Prince of Alonia and have 100 days to oppose Grimnoth’s forces and uncover the source of his power. The journey spans several realms, including an underwater land, the world’s core, a kingdom in the sky, and an enchanted forest.

The game also involves confronting traitors seeking to conquer the kingdom and overcoming obstacles across its settings. The story presents player actions as determining Nhagardia’s fate. The supplied description identifies it as an original fantasy role-playing adventure from Marc Miller, with animations, character generation, and a distinctive story. Steam lists it as single-player, with Family Sharing, and categorizes it as Adventure and RPG. The listed Steam release date is April 1, 2015. Steam platforms are Windows, macOS, and Linux; other listed platforms include DOS and Classic Mac OS. MicroProse is named as maker and developer, with Atari and Nightdive Studios listed as publishers.

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Who it suits

It may suit players looking for a single-player fantasy role-playing adventure centered on a threatened kingdom and travel through varied realms. Its listed Steam genres are Adventure and RPG.

Challenge of the Five Realms frames its fantasy adventure around a 100-day threat and a journey through multiple realms. The listed Steam edition is single-player and supports Family Sharing.