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List of D&D CRPGs

Discussion in 'General RPG Discussion' started by Diogo Ribeiro, Aug 27, 2004.

  1. Diogo Ribeiro Erudite

    Diogo Ribeiro
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    Ok, so today I found myself with some little extra time and decided to waste it. With the announcement of Obsidian handling Neverwinter Nights 2, and with Dungeons and Dragons celebrating 30 years of existence, D&D is once again in the spotlight. But instead of focusing on the present, I thought it might be a nice idea instead to make a post focusing on the lore of all the Dungeons and Dragons titles released solely for the PC in the past.

    As such, following are a list of D&D-licensed games for the PC, accompanied by links to off-site pages with information for each game. The list isn't an ultimate resource; most information for the older games is hard to find at this point, and it's quite possible I haven't remembered and compiled every game. That's where people can contribute. If you feel there's a good page out there that broadens the scope of the information presented here, or have additional info that's more accurate than what was posted here, post the link and I'll update the master list. Yes, you'll be credited (but not payed, sorry).


    For the record, I do not take credit nor responsibility for the contents of the following list, or of content in the links presented. The only thing I can be credited with is compiling the list and posting it.


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    P A R T 1 - The Master List
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    Pool of Radiance - 1988

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Heroes of the Lance - 1988

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: U.S. Gold Curse of the Azure Bonds - 1989

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Dragons of Flame - 1989

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: U.S. Gold Hillsfar - 1989

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Westwood Studios
    War of the Lance - 1989

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Secret of the Silver Blades - 1990

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)DragonStrike - 1990

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Westwood Studios Champions of Krynn - 1990

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. Eye of the Beholder - 1990

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Westwood Studios Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon - 1991

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Westwood Studios
    Shadow Sorcerer - 1991

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: US GoldNeverwinter Nights - 1991

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Stormfront StudiosPools of Darkness - 1991

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Gateway to the Savage Frontier - 1991

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Beyond SoftwareDeath Knights of Krynn - 1991

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)The Dark Queen of Krynn - 1992

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: US Gold Treasures of the Savage Frontier - 1992

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Beyond Software Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace - 1992

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Cybertech Eye of the Beholder III: Assault on Myth Drannor - 1992

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Unlimited Adventures - 1993

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: MicroMagic, Inc.Fantasy Empires - 1993

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Silicon KnightsDark Sun: Shattered Lands - 1993

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Stronghold - 1993

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Stormfront StudiosDungeon Hack - 1993

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: DreamForge Intertainment, Inc. Dark Sun 2: Wake of the Ravager - 1994

    Published By: Mindscape Inc., Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession - 1994

    Published By: Mindscape Inc.
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse - 1994

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
    Developed By: Cyberlore Studios, Inc. Menzoberranzan - 1994

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: DreamForge Intertainment, Inc. Ravenloft: Stone Prophet - 1995 (also known as Ravenloft 2: Stone Prophet)

    Published By: Mindscape Inc.
    Developed By: DreamForge Intertainment, Inc., Strategic Simulations, Inc (SSI)Deathkeep - 1995

    Published By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Lion Entertainment Inc.Blood & Magic - 1996

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Tachyon Studios
    Birthright: Gorgon's Alliance - 1996

    Published By: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
    Developed By: Synergistic Software, Inc.

    Dark Sun Online: Crimson Sands - 1996

    Publisher: Pogo.com
    Developer: SSI



    Descent to Undermountain - 1998

    Published By: Interplay Productions
    Developed By: Interplay ProductionsBaldur's Gate - 1998

    Published By: Black Isle Studios, Interplay
    Developed By: BioWare CorporationBaldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast - 1999

    Published By: Black Isle Studios, Interplay Entertainment Corporation
    Developed By: BioWare CorpPlanescape: Torment - 1999

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Black Isle Studios Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn - 2000

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: BioWare Corporation
    Icewind Dale - 2000

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Black Isle StudiosPool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor - 2001

    Published By: UbiSoft Entertainment
    Developed By: Stormfront Studios Baldur's Gate 2 - Throne of Bhaal - 2001

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: BioWare Corp Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter - 2001

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Black Isle Studios
    Trials of the Luremaster - 2001

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Black Isle StudiosIcewind Dale 2 - 2002

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Black Isle StudiosNeverwinter Nights - 2002

    Published By: Infogrames
    Developed By: BioWare Corporation
    Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide - 2003

    Published By: Atari
    Developed By: BioWare Corp, Floodgate, Rustmonkey ProductionsNeverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark - 2003

    Published By: Atari, Inc.
    Developed By: BioWare Corp, Floodgate
    The Temple of Elemental Evil: A Classic Greyhawk Adventure - 2003

    Published By: Atari
    Developed By: Troika Games
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    P A R T 2 - How to acquire the older D&D games?
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    Older D&D games are, obviously, no longer in production. Rare bids on places like Ebay or special editions that compile several of these games are the best options. Regarding compilations, there are only three D&D compilations that I know of that compile D&D-only PC games:

    1) Fantasy Fest! - 1994 (?)

    Published By: Mindscape Inc., Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)
    Developed By: Several (DreamForge Intertainment, Inc., MicroMagic, Inc., Silicon Knights, Stormfront Studios)

    Includes:
    • Dungeon Hack
    • Unlimited Adventures
    • Fantasy Empires
    • Stronghold

    2) Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Masterpiece Collection - 1996

    Published By: Mindscape Inc.
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)

    Includes:
    • The Dark Sun Series:
      • Dark Sun: Shattered Lands
      • Dark SUn: Wake of the Ravager
    • The Ravenloft Series:
      • Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession
      • Ravenloft: Stone Prophet
    • Menzoberranzan
    • Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse

    3) The Forgotten Realms Archive - Silver Edition - 1997

    Published By: Interplay
    Developed By: Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)

    Includes:
    • The Pool of Radiance Series:
      • Pool of Radiance
      • Pools of Darkness
    • The Eye of the Beholder Series:
      • Eye of the Beholder
      • Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon
      • Eye of the Beholder III: Assault on Myth Drannor
    • The Savage Frontier Series:
      • Gateway to the Savage Frontier
      • Treasures of the Savage Frontier
    • Menzoberanzan
    • And a demo of Baldur's Gate (*)
    (*)Reportedly, some versions have a demo of Blood & Magic.


    Fantasy Fest! is currently available in this Ebay page, and Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Masterpiece Collection can currently be found in this Amazon page, and in this CD Access page (for those interested, CD Access now has 100 copies stocked).

    I have no idea where the Forgotten Realms Archive - Silver Edition can be bought at this time. Possibly, it's not available anymore. However, there is a compilation called Gamefest: Forgotten Realms Classics, released in 2001, which has all the Silver Edition games, and the Baldur's Gate demo. More information on the Gamefest: Forgotten Realms Classics can be found at this page in Mobygames. The game is currently sold at Amazon.com, but there are very few copies. It can be located at this Amazon.com page.



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    P A R T 3 - Additional Information
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    1) Some of the links above take you to mirrors of the original sites. Interplay's site, for instance, doesn't exist anymore, along with sites for games like Icewind Dale or Planescape: Torment. The Wayback Machine is a site that basically keeps mirrors of existing sites, in an attempt to preserve their information. It should be noted that via the Wayback Machine you'll be able to access Interplay's old site, but things like ordering games online from it are still impossible, as the site itself is down.

    2) The purpose of the list is to basically give information regarding the games in it. Things such as links to patches or updates, in theory, are beyond the scope of the list.

    3) I am aware that some of the sites I have linked to may contain abandonware versions of the games in the list, or versions that may not be legal. My intention was to provide several sources of information, not to provide links which would direct people to sites which could be perceived as illegal, or that could carry illegal content.

    Simply put, I am not in favor of piracy (though I'm not adverse to saying aarr, matey!), and do not support downloading any illegal file from those, or any other, sites. You are at your own risk by doing so. Don't download those files, and don't use Dosbox to run them.

    4) Remembering and discussing these games (specially the older ones) and these articles is good; starting to bicker because of them, or because of how they are exposed on these articles is not isn't. Try to keep it civil without resorting to trolling and flaming simply because of different tastes.


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    P A R T 4 - Main Sources and Additional Links
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    Mobygames - A large videogame database.

    Gamespot - Videogame coverage.

    IGN - Videogame coverage.

    Gamespot's History of Dungeons and Dragons Videogames - History of Dungeons and Dragons videogames. Currently incomplete (only up to Baldur's Gate).

    Gamespy's History of Dungeons and Dragons videogames


    ~Role-Player, 23/08/2004

    UPDATES:

    *23/08/2004:
    -Pope rectified the Trials of the Luremaster release date.

    -Added Gamespy reviews for: Icewind Dale, Shadows of Amn, Throne of Bhaal, Ruins of Myth Drannor, Planescape: Torment, Neverwinter Nights, NWN: Shadows of Undrentide, NWN: Hordes of the Underdark, and IWD: Heart of Winter.

    -Added entry of Dark Sun Online.

    -Added another location to buy the AD&D Masterpiece Collection.

    *27/08/2004:

    -Added RPG Codex reviews for: Icewind Dale 2, Neverwinter Nights, and Temple of Elemental Evil.

    -Llamagod gave the information regarding the existence of the Gamefest: Forgotten Realms Classics compilation.
     
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  2. Anonymous Guest

    Anonymous
    Aug 28, 2004 Stats Ignoring
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    The Silver Edition isnt around anymore, but there is a pack called Gamefest: Forgotten Realms Classics, I have it. I got in a dual-jewel pack like Fallout comes in now and stuff and it has:

    Pool of Radiance
    Curse of the Azure Bonds
    Secret of the Silver Blades
    Pools of Darkness
    Hillsfar
    Eye of the Beholder 1
    Eye of the Beholder 2
    Eye of the Beholder 3
    Dungeon Hack
    Gateway to the Savage Frontier
    Treasures of the Savage Frontier
    Menzoberranzan
    Blood and Magic
    and the Baldur's Gate demo
     
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  3. Diogo Ribeiro Erudite

    Diogo Ribeiro
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    Thanks for the info, Patrick :)
     
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