RPG/Adventure hybrids

[V_K]

So, can anyone recommend me some games of this rare breed, that were released in the last 10 years (I believe I know of all the older ones) or are going to be released in near future?
I've heard of Heroine's Quest, Quest for Infamy, Hero-U and Mage's Initiation and had a misfortune of playing a horribad Czech game Vampire Hunters. Is that all or am I missing something?

*To clarify the criteria: I'm counting as such hybrids those games, that have a character development system in place and are heavy on inventory-based puzzles. Ideally these two systems should be interdependent, but I'm ready to settle for less.
**I'm sorry if there's already a thread for that, but the search didn't bring up anything anyway.

 

[FeelTheRads]

Not much of these. Torment is the best.

 

[V_K]

Not much of these. Torment is the best.

I played it a long time ago, of course, but I can't remeber a single puzzle there.

 

[Darth Roxor]

Heimdall 2, kinda sorta?

 

[V_K]

Heimdall 2, kinda sorta?

Been there, done that

 

[JudasIscariot]

BloodNet, perhaps?

 

[V_K]

Well, I specified "the last 10 years" for a reason
Guess I'll just list the older titles I've played or at least know of too: QfGs (naturally), Elviras, Waxworks, Bloodnet, Keef the Thief, Tangled Tales, Legacy, Arcatera, Nemesis, Druid: Daemons of the Mind, Legends of Murder, Daughter of Serpents, Defender of Boston, Beyond Zork. Might have forgotten a couple

 

[Aeschylus]

Some of the later Legend Entertainment games -- Superhero League of Hoboken and Shannara -- were kinda-sorta RPG/Adventure hybrids. Pretty light on the RPG aspect though.

 

[V_K]

Some of the later Legend Entertainment games -- Superhero League of Hoboken and Shannara -- were kinda-sorta RPG/Adventure hybrids. Pretty light on the RPG aspect though.

Ah, yes, I forgot about Hoboken. A nice little game if a bit cheesy.
I'll look into Shannara, thanks!

 

[JudasIscariot]

Some of the later Legend Entertainment games -- Superhero League of Hoboken and Shannara -- were kinda-sorta RPG/Adventure hybrids. Pretty light on the RPG aspect though.

Ah, yes, I forgot about Hoboken. A nice little game if a bit cheesy.
I'll look into Shannara, thanks!

I think Daemonica is sort of adenture/RPG-ish... I remember playing it a while back. Certainly pre-dated the whole Witcher concept of mixing potions and having to do so elaborately

http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/daemonica

 

[V_K]

Played that too
It was a weird mix of brilliance and stupidity. Wouldn't call it exactly RPG-ish though.

 

[SCO]

Uuugh, Rome AD92 and the robin wood? It has that freedom rpg vibe (until the timer runs out anyway)

Speaking of english legends, that King Arthur wargame thing.
Academagia i guess. Text games, like most choice-of-games in general.

 

[theSavant]

Lands of Lore 2 :D

 

[Visbhume]

Well, I specified "the last 10 years" for a reason
Guess I'll just list the older titles I've played or at least know of too: QfGs (naturally), Elviras, Waxworks, Bloodnet, Keef the Thief, Tangled Tales, Legacy, Arcatera, Nemesis, Druid: Daemons of the Mind, Legends of Murder, Daughter of Serpents, Defender of Boston, Beyond Zork. Might have forgotten a couple

Veil of Darkness? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil_of_Darkness

 

[V_K]

the robin wood? It has that freedom rpg vibe (until the timer runs out anyway)

You mean this one? Tried it some time ago, but couldn't really get into. The same can probably be said of Academagia.
I'll look into Rome AD92 and King Arthur, thanks!

Veil of Darkness? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil_of_Darkness

Tried this one too. I don't remember it being much of an RPG.

Lands of Lore 2 :D

I'm not sure if it counts as a hybrid, I don't remember a lot of puzzles there.

 

[Sceptic]

I'm not sure if it counts as a hybrid, I don't remember a lot of puzzles there.

It's a lot more puzzle-oriented than LOL1 actually. A lot of them rely on exploration (the ruins), but there are some very nice ones later on, especially in the Temple and the City of the Ancients. Still more of an RPG-lite than a true hybrid like QFG.

 

[V_K]

I'm not sure if it counts as a hybrid, I don't remember a lot of puzzles there.

It's a lot more puzzle-oriented than LOL1 actually. A lot of them rely on exploration (the ruins), but there are some very nice ones later on, especially in the Temple and the City of the Ancients.

Ah, I didn't get to those, got bored after the first land.

 

[taxalot]

Try "The Real Texas"

 

[V_K]

Try "The Real Texas"

Wow. This game takes weird to a whole new level.
Though judging from the trailer combat looks too action-y to my taste.
Thanks anyway!

 

[Alchemist]

Here's an oldie you might not have played (you'll need an old Mac or emulator for it..)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarterstaff:_The_Tomb_of_Setmoth

I haven't played it myself yet but it looks like an adventure / RPG hybrid. Published by Infocom.

With glorious box art:

 

[V_K]

I had!
Well, tried to - that was some ten years ago, my English wasn't good enough to play IF back then. It's very light on RPG side too, IIRC, the characters only have something like half a dozen weapon skills.

 

[SCO]

V_K what about this: http://www.projectaon.org/staff/david/index.php
There is one for fabled lands too. Fabled Lands is notoriously incomplete though
King of the dragon pass, even though it's light on roleplaying.

 

[V_K]

I'll try King of the Dragon Pass, thanks!
Played the other two already. I really wish there was something similar for Blood Sword series.

 

[SCO]

I actually meant light on puzzles

 

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