The Dark Queen of Krynn is a classic role-playing game developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) and set in the beloved Dragonlance universe. Released in 1992, it continues the epic fantasy saga of Krynn, where players assemble a party of heroes to combat the evil Dark Queen and her forces. Combining turn-based combat with exploration, dialogue, and quest-solving, it delivers a traditional RPG experience on Windows PC.
Players create a party from various races and classes, such as humans, elves, dwarves, and wizards, each with unique abilities. The game features tactical, turn-based combat on grid-based maps, requiring careful planning, positioning, and spell usage to overcome enemies. Outside of battle, exploration of towns, dungeons, and wilderness areas reveals quests, treasures, and secrets. Choices made during the game can impact the story, adding replay value and strategic depth.
The game’s narrative, inspired by the Dragonlance novels, immerses players in a richly detailed fantasy world with memorable characters, powerful magic, and epic battles. The Dark Queen of Krynn is a must-play for fans of classic RPGs, offering engaging tactical gameplay, deep party management, and a story-driven experience faithful to its source material.
Features:
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Turn-based tactical combat
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Party-based RPG with multiple races and classes
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Grid-based maps for strategic battles
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Explore towns, dungeons, and wilderness areas
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Story-driven campaign set in Krynn
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Spellcasting, special abilities, and tactical planning
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Quest-solving with narrative choices
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Treasure hunting and item management
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Replayable with multiple outcomes
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Faithful adaptation of Dragonlance lore
System Requirements:
Minimum:
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OS: Windows 95/98/XP
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Processor: 66 MHz Pentium or equivalent
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Memory: 16 MB RAM
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Graphics: VGA or SVGA compatible
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Storage: 50 MB available space
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Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
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DOSBox or compatibility layer for modern systems
