Pool of Radiance

The Good
The turn-based combat sequences make it easy to plan a strategy for fighting, and you can find some very useful magic items even in the easier areas. Plus the ability to "put together" faces and bodies for the character give the game a more "personalized" feel.

The Bad
The 8-bit Nintendo version had a somewhat less detailed game but focused more and gameplay and gave some better magic items. The army you face at Sokal keep in the PC version, for example, is a tough battle, but in the NES version you could at least get a magic item that helped...not so in the PC game. And it would help if the PC version would actually SHOW you which monsters have been affected by the spells you cast.

The Bottom Line
Definitely worth your time to take a look. While not on a scale with Baldur's Gate and the like, it certainly does make an enjoyable experience. A true classic.