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Posted September 18, 2014
Alonia for ever!

Challenge of the Five Realms, a MicroProse 1992 classic RPG in a land of high-fantasy full of magic and wonder, is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux on GOG.com, for only $5.99.

In Challenge of the Five Realms you now have 100 days to keep the world from being cast into eternal despair! But is 100 days enough? After all, in addition to confronting Grimnoth’s evil forces, you’ll have to unlock the many mysteries behind his power. And you’ll need to overcome the myriad obstacles that dot each realm! Defeat a menacing band of traitors intent on conquering your kingdom; journey beneath the ocean to a vast underwater land; venture into the core of the world to find hidden secrets, fly to the majestic kingdom of the sky and experience the magic and wonder of the enchanted forest. You’ll experience an array of wondrous and unpredictable scenarios. Each brought to life by compelling animations, streamlined character generation, and a truly unique storyline!

If you're looking for an involving tale of heroism and magic, the world of classic role-playing games is probably the best place to start looking, and with Challenge of the Five Realms for only $5.99 on GOG.com, your quest is guaranteed to be successful!
Posted September 18, 2014
Hmm, I'd never heard of it either, but it looks like a promising old release from Microprose. So adding this to the wishlist while I keep a careful eye on the credit card.
Posted September 18, 2014
Looks interesting. How the time limit work? Is like Fallout where you have decent spare time to be able to explore all towns and do all quests or this game doesn't have space to mistakes?
Post edited September 18, 2014 by gandalfnho
Posted September 18, 2014
The "complete order now" button does nothing when I try to buy this game.

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Now it worked.
Post edited September 18, 2014 by Kristian
Posted September 18, 2014
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BreOl72: And another game, I never heard of.
However, this looks absolutely like my kind of game, except this:
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Crosmando: [...] it has a time limit [...]
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BreOl72: Aargh,...
Usually, I avoid games with a time limit - I want to play in my own pace.

So, how is the limit set? Can the game be beaten, if I wander around and look everywhere, or do you have to follow a walkthrough, so you don't do a step or two too much, which will cost you the victory in the end - with the finishing line already in sight?

Added to my cart - now, to buy or not to buy, that is the question...
...what would you say?
I'd like to know about the time limit as well. I want no time limits in my RPGs thank you.
Posted September 18, 2014
Very good release!
Posted September 18, 2014
Wow, another title I've never heard of before. Well done! It looks pretty good, too. May have to get it today. :)
Posted September 18, 2014
During the Microprose Golden age....never heard of this one (or don't remember at least). Wishlsted for now. (want to get some feedback as to "time limits" and it's affect on game play first)
Posted September 18, 2014
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Daliz: I'd like to know about the time limit as well. I want no time limits in my RPGs thank you.
Add me to this list too. I hate being time-pressured by a game unless it really is vital to the overall experience. When it discourages exploration it's a downside.
Posted September 18, 2014
Ooh, so tempting.

I like time management games so the time limit doesn't phase me too much, and RPGs are definitely my 'thing'! Add in the magical word 'Microprose' and l guess there's only one reasonable solution... lnstabuy!!
Posted September 18, 2014
Cool this is what I like to see old games getting a new lease on life never heard of this one but its cool that more of Microprose's library is coming to GOG still waiting for Legacy: Realm of Terror
Posted September 18, 2014
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BreOl72: And another game, I never heard of.
However, this looks absolutely like my kind of game, except this:
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Crosmando: [...] it has a time limit [...]
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BreOl72: Aargh,...
Usually, I avoid games with a time limit - I want to play in my own pace.
I'll no doubt buy it. It looks fun and pretty, and it's cheap enough to take a chance on my favourite genre, but I share your trepidation about time limits.

I'm currently playing an RPG in which my characters age as they rest or travel. The manual tells me advanced age results in skill degradation and death! Even though I have another 20 years before this is a likely prospect (and stand a great chance of defeating the evil wizard before then), the very idea of it puts my teeth on edge.

With only 100 days to save the world, I might need anxiety counselling after this one... (Seriously, 100 days? Google tells me my characters can advance from Level 1 to 100 over the game. How? Is "The Fool's Guide To Leveling Up in Just 24 Hours" a bestseller in this kingdom???)
Posted September 18, 2014
The ingame time limit is really an idea from a long lost world.

Only I wish it would have better graphics.
Posted September 18, 2014
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This screen gives me a raging RPG boner
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Posted September 18, 2014
Not bad, though not that high up on the wishlist. I hope Gunship 2000 is still in the works, as afaik Tommo does have the rights.
Posted September 18, 2014
Good for those (http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/challenge_of_the_five_realms) who are diehard fans of this game.

I´ve never heard of it before...
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