Pool of Radiance

The Good
Pool of Radiance was the first game that really got me hooked on roleplaying games on the computer. I had tried other games before this one, but only sporadically. Pool of Radiance has a quest master in town that hasn't been surpassed by any game so far. It has interesting locations, tons of jaw dropping equipment and plenty of difficult puzzles to tweak your brain with. It has also got a hopeful atmosphere of a continent just getting started in the world, and you always feel as if you're making a difference in the world.

The Bad
I played this game on the C64 and the loading times were horrendous! And I never liked the fact that random fights could pop up anytime on certain maps. The interface could also have been a lot better (try resting for a week, and you'll see what I mean).

The Bottom Line
A great introduction to the world of D&D RPG's. A huge adventure with an extremely well written story and easy to like characters and milieus. The first and the best of the Gold Boxes!