Genre
Perspective
Non-Sport
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3.7
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Description

The Kingdom of Albereth was under attack of barbarian forces. King Valwyn drove the barbarians away, but was wounded in battles. Searching for a place where he could rest and restore his strength, he left the city - but never returned. Now, a new hero must rise and defend his homeland.

Times of Lore is an action game with light role-playing elements, which follows the adventures of a young warrior (strong barbarian, armored knight, or quick valkyrie) to assist a weakened kingdom from various threats, and to recover special Artifacts that once made the kingdom strong.

Gameplay consists of moving the protagonist in real-time (day and night) through various terrains, like forests, towns, and dungeons. The player character gathers basic items, like health and magic potions, and increasingly powerful weapons as he completes tasks and advances the plot. Conversations are handled through key phrases. Battles involve a few types of creatures (skeletons, orcs, rogues) of which there can be various flavors.

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User Reviews

An okay game, but kind of annoying mechanics. Mirrorshades2k (273) unrated
An Ultima-inspired RPG that performs adequately. Trixter Bronze Star Contributing Member (8728) 3.33 Stars3.33 Stars3.33 Stars3.33 Stars3.33 Stars
Plays more like Gauntlet than an RPG Pix (1164) 3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars
One of the most inspiring atmospheres of Lord British's catle ! Henry Aloni (64) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
A neat game. Tomer Gabel Bronze Star Contributing Member (4418) 3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars

The Press Says

Power Play Mar, 1989 77 out of 100 77
Joker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft 1992 67 out of 100 67

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Trivia

Although not in Times of Lore itself, the game is mentioned in Ultima V by a 'Christopher' in one of the Brittannys surrounding Lord British's castle. 'Christopher' says it will be quite a masterpiece and hopes you purchase it when he sends it off to the printing presses.


This entry was contributed by Quapil Bronze Star Contributing Member (4752), JRK (10541), Kabushi (104489), Martin Smith (63217), Terok Nor (16793) and George Shannon (108)
 

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