Abandoned Places: A Time for Heroes vs Exile: Escape from the Pit

Abandoned Places: A Time for Heroes is a 1992 fantasy RPG where you control four heroes on a mission to stop the evil arch‑mage Bronagh and save the world of Kalynthia. The game blends a 2D top‑down overworld with 3D real‑time dungeon crawling reminiscent of Dungeon Master, offering a sandbox feel and plenty of side activities beyond the main quest. The interface lets you travel to towns by clicking symbols for services like healing or hints, while combat is point‑and‑click: select a weapon or spell, then click the monster, with cooldown timers after each use. This mix of exploration, party management, and real‑time action creates a deep, nostalgic adventure for solo players.

Exile: Escape from the Pit is the inaugural entry in Spiderweb Software's Exile trilogy. Banished criminals and outcasts must navigate treacherous caves, battling monsters and managing scarce resources to survive the harsh underground world. The game blends classic role‑playing mechanics with a deep, story‑driven adventure set in a dark fantasy realm. As a single‑player experience, players shape their own destiny through choices that affect both the exiles' fate and their chance for vengeance against the oppressive Empire above. With turn‑based combat, character development, and exploration, the game offers a rich, nostalgic RPG experience on PC and Mac.

• Rich open‑world exploration
• Blend of 2D and 3D perspectives
• Simple yet engaging point‑and‑click combat
• Deep party customization

• Rich storytelling and world‑building
• Strategic turn‑based combat
• Deep character customization
• Classic retro graphics

• Dated graphics may not appeal to modern eyes
• Limited UI feedback during cooldowns
• No multiplayer or co‑op options

• Dated user interface
• Limited save system
• Sparse documentation for new players