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role-playing video game
Darklands
By MicroProse, released 1 Jan 1992
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
What it is
Darklands is a role-playing adventure set in a version of 15th-century Germany shaped by medieval beliefs, mythical creatures and dangerous human foes. Players lead a band of four adventurers across the region, traveling by land and sea and visiting more than 90 cities. The game’s setting spans places from the Frisian Coast to Bohemia, the Alps and Prussia. Its store description evokes a party that can include an alchemist and a friar, alongside fighters using swords and armor, facing robber-knights and other threats. Darklands is a single-player game, categorized on Steam as both adventure and RPG. Family Sharing is listed as a feature. The game was originally released in 1992 and later appeared on Steam on October 17, 2014. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as DOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Party of four adventurers.
- More than 90 cities to visit.
- Travel by land and sea.
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux and DOS.
- Family Sharing is supported.
- The original release dates to 1992.
Who it suits
Darklands suits solo players looking for a role-playing adventure with a four-person party, historical setting and broad regional travel. Its listed platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux and DOS.
Darklands combines a four-adventurer party with travel across a medieval German landscape. It is a solo RPG adventure with several listed operating systems, including DOS.
