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Abandoned Places: A Time for Heroes
Abandoned Places: A Time for HeroesEmbark on a classic 2D‑top‑down quest with real‑time 3D dungeons.
Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide
Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of UndrentideExpand your Neverwinter Nights adventure with new D&D content and powerful modding tools
Overview
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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.

Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide adds a wealth of Dungeons & Dragons features to the original game, including fresh skills, feats, weapons, monsters, and dozens of spells. The expansion also enhances the Aurora Toolset, giving creators new tile sets and automated Wizards to build richer custom adventures. Designed for both solo and multiplayer experiences, the pack runs on PC and Mac, offering role‑playing fans deeper fantasy gameplay and robust content‑creation capabilities.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
CRPG
Best for
Fans of classic fantasy RPGs
RPG enthusiasts and aspiring module creators
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$39.99−20%
release date
1992-12-31
2003-06-21
Specifications
developer
ArtGame
BioWare Edmonton, Floodgate Entertainment, BioWare, MacSoft Games
publisher
International Computer Entertainment, Electronic Zoo
Infogrames Entertainment, Atari, Inc., MacSoft Games
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
age rating
—
ESRB T, PEGI 12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich open‑world exploration
  • Blend of 2D and 3D perspectives
  • Simple yet engaging point‑and‑click combat
  • Deep party customization
  • Rich new D&D content expands gameplay
  • Robust toolset empowers creators
  • Adds both single‑player and multiplayer value
  • Runs on both PC and Mac
Cons
  • Dated graphics may not appeal to modern eyes
  • Limited UI feedback during cooldowns
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
  • Older graphics may feel dated
  • Installation can be complex on modern OSes
  • Requires the original Neverwinter Nights base game
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