King of Dragon Pass (1999)
Android · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS
4.00 from 41 ratings
525 members have it in their collection · 6 playing now · 333 backlogged · 22 wish listed
Details
- Developers
- A Sharp, LLC
- Publishers
- A Sharp, LLC, HeroCraft
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Themes
- Fantasy
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Oct 11, 1999 (Full Release) (North_America) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Feb 14, 2011 (Full Release) (Worldwide) iOS
- Aug 28, 2012 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 07, 2014 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android
- Jul 28, 2015 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Rating distribution
5 stars
16
4 stars
12
3 stars
9
2 stars
3
1 star
0
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status anarchistica Apr 16, 2022
This is free on IndieGala right now:
https://freebies.indiegala.com/king-of-dragon-pass
Apparently it's a legendary game. I bought it years ago but still haven't played it.
Review Maddmike 3/5 · Jan 5, 2022
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Dynamic event-based gameplay, a wealth of mechanics that are fun to unravel, and an intense focus on fleshing out its world make King of Dragon Pass well worth a play.
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It's not about formulating the most perfect strategies, its about how you respond when those strategies inevitably fail
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Come learn the stories of Glorantha... and become a chapter …
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Dynamic event-based gameplay, a wealth of mechanics that are fun to unravel, and an intense focus on fleshing out its world make King of Dragon Pass well worth a play.
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It's not about formulating the most perfect strategies, its about how you respond when those strategies inevitably fail
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Come learn the stories of Glorantha... and become a chapter in its history
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UI is clearly a mobile port; take a look at the GoG version if your a stickler for that kind of stuff
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Its over-reliance on its least random mechanic (Heroquests) means that late-game attempts start to feel samey compared to the excellent events
Status AlfredoSalza May 27, 2018
Played for like 4 hours. I never really got what I was supposed to do in this game.
Status strawman_army Feb 9, 2018
This game is a criminally unappreciated gem. Great world building, tons of depth and player choice in a hybrid RPG/interactive choose-your-own-adventure novel make this a truly unique game that was way ahead of its time. It can be punishingly difficult, especially as a result of some of the quest RNG (kind of a board game feel to that aspect), but …
Read moreThis game is a criminally unappreciated gem. Great world building, tons of depth and player choice in a hybrid RPG/interactive choose-your-own-adventure novel make this a truly unique game that was way ahead of its time. It can be punishingly difficult, especially as a result of some of the quest RNG (kind of a board game feel to that aspect), but there is almost always a way out no matter how big the setback. But you will fail--a lot. That makes it both challenging and very replayable. It is well worth your time and effort. Games play out very differently depending on the choices you make both at the beginning and throughout the story. The game is almost twenty years old, but the format and unique nature of it means it holds up well today. I still occasionally break this one out on long flights or road trips.
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Review Guran 5/5 · Jun 16, 2015
Epic, unique and true role-playing
More reading than playing but the texts are of very good quality. Strategy elements are very deep but the rules are not shown so its best to go on instinct. Reading the manual is strongly recommended, you'll be rewarded for it. One of my favourites! Ideally you should get the iOS/Android version though. Its the "directors cut" and contains slightly …
Read moreMore reading than playing but the texts are of very good quality. Strategy elements are very deep but the rules are not shown so its best to go on instinct. Reading the manual is strongly recommended, you'll be rewarded for it. One of my favourites! Ideally you should get the iOS/Android version though. Its the "directors cut" and contains slightly more content as well as a superior interface.
