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Lure of the Temptress

All in all, Lure of the Temptress is an interesting game that you will certainly enjoy playing. The shortcomings are that it is pretty short, it can get frustrating in some "maze" parts and there are some ridiculous parts in which you have to actually fight. A mark of 4 in total then for a very solid production with just a few minor problems!

In conclusion, Lure of the Temptress is an adventure game of some quality. It’s not classic like many of the other games of its era, but it’s worth a play and has many positive things about it. Especially the fact, that as always around here, it’s very much free. With the magic of the Dosbox, you can enjoy this blast from the past at your convenience – and for adventure fans, I suggest you do.

I enjoyed the few days I spent with Lure of the Temptress. It reminded me a lot of the old Sierra games like King's Quest and Space Quest, though with not quite as much depth. You probably won't be able to find this game on its own, but if you can get hold of the Total Revolution package, then you too can sample the delights of Revolution's adventure gaming legacies.

Essentially, Lure is a third-person adventure staged in a fantasy setting, which focuses upon the timeless struggle between good and evil. The player is cast in the role of Diermot, a young peasant unwillingly swept up in the adventure when his wayward horse follows the king to an uprising. Outside the village of Turnvale, the king’s army encounters a vicious, inhuman horde known as the Skorl, commanded by the ambitious and powerful enchantress Selena. The king and his followers are brutally killed or maimed, while Diermot is knocked unconscious and awakens a prisoner in the Skorl’s dungeon. In classic fairytale style, this young hero must now escape, vanquish his enemies and rid Turnvale of the Temptress’ menace.