Faery Tale Adventure II: Halls of the Dead
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Fate | Shut down after completing Faery Tale Adventure II |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Faery Tale Adventure II: Halls of the Dead |
Faery Tale Adventure II: Halls of the Dead is an action RPG released in 1997, created by the American developer The Dreamers Guild and distributed by Encore Software for both MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows. Serving as the follow-up to the 1987 original The Faery Tale Adventure, this title represents the last project completed by The Dreamers Guild prior to their shutdown.
Gameplay
Players assume the roles of three brothers—Julian, Phillip, and Kevin—as they persist in their struggle against malevolent adversaries.
Development
The title was presented to the public during E3 1997.
Reception
Critical response ranged from mixed to unfavorable. The MS-DOS edition received a two-star rating out of five from Next Generation, which criticized its user interface and advised players to avoid it. Michael Wolf of PC Gamer US expressed disappointment regarding its appeal to role-playing enthusiasts. Meanwhile, Robert Mayer from Computer Games Strategy Plus provided a somewhat balanced critique but acknowledged notable shortcomings.