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Hero of the Kingdom
Hero of the KingdomEmbark on a heartfelt solo adventure across a dangerous, beautiful kingdom
Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire
Quest for Glory II: Trial by FireEmbark on a hybrid RPG and adventure journey through the Middle Eastern-inspired city of Shapeir.
Overview
Description

Hero of the Kingdom is a casual role‑playing adventure where you leave a burned‑down farm to search for your missing father and confront a spreading darkness. The game blends point‑and‑click exploration with quest‑driven storytelling, letting you meet quirky characters, gather resources, and master skills as you travel across a vast fantasy world. You can hunt, fish, collect herbs, barter for gold, and tackle quests of varying difficulty, all in a single‑player experience available on Linux, Android, PC, iOS, and Mac. The indie title from Lonely Troops offers a relaxing yet challenging journey for fans of classic adventure RPGs.

Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire is the acclaimed sequel to Hero's Quest, blending classic adventure puzzle-solving with deep role-playing mechanics. Set in the vibrant desert environment of Shapeir, players must unravel the mystery behind the elemental spirits threatening the land while proving their heroic worth. Players can choose to import their character as a fighter, thief, or wizard, and even unlock the prestigious paladin class by adhering to a strict moral code. Featuring a text-based command interface, improved real-time combat mechanics, and a rich cast of inhabitants to interact with, this hybrid masterpiece offers a deeply engaging fantasy experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Action RPG
Best for
Casual RPG fans
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Specifications
General
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$9.99
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release date
2012-12-20
1990-12-31
Specifications
developer
Lonely Troops
Sierra On-Line
publisher
Lonely Troops
Sierra On-Line
age rating
PEGI 12
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich, hand‑crafted world to explore
  • Deep quest variety with meaningful choices
  • Multiple resource‑gathering activities
  • Available on all major platforms
  • Engaging hybrid of adventure and RPG mechanics
  • Deep character progression and class variety
  • Atmospheric Middle Eastern-inspired setting
  • Allows importing characters from the first game
Cons
  • Simple combat may feel repetitive for hardcore players
  • Graphics are modest and may not appeal to those seeking high fidelity
  • Limited replayability after main story completion
  • Dated text-based interface can be challenging for modern players
  • Real-time combat system has a steep learning curve
  • Requires strict adherence to rules to unlock the paladin class
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