HeroQuest (video game)
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Products | Video game adaptation of HeroQuest board game |
HeroQuest represents a video game version of the HeroQuest board game.
Following this, a sequel titled HeroQuest II: Legacy of Sorasil was released in 1994, specifically for the Amiga 1200 and Amiga CD32 platforms.
Reception
The Amiga edition received a 91% rating from The One, which remarked that while the game closely mirrors the original board game, it simplifies certain aspects, particularly combat, which omits complexity and dice-based mechanics. Although the animation is minimal, the adaptation effectively captures the essence of the tabletop experience, resulting in a highly engaging computer game. The review described it as "an excellent conversion of an already enjoyable table-top."
Additional critiques from the industry emphasized its affordability and broad appeal: Amiga Computing highlighted its cost-effectiveness; Amiga Action endorsed it for players regardless of their familiarity with the board game; Amiga Format reported over 300,000 players, indicating strong market performance; CU Amiga praised Gremlin Interactive’s implementation; Amiga Power identified it as one of the premier multiplayer games available on Amiga; and ACAR labeled it "technically superb."
External links
- Hero Quest and Return of the Witch Lord, New Atari User, December 1991 – January 1992, Page 6, England
- Quest or Crusade?, New Atari User, June–July 1993, Page 6, England