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So, You Want to Be A Hero?

One of the best series of the 90s--the adventure/RPG hybrid that combines high draw with low humor--the [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/quest_for_glory]Quest for Glory series is now on GOG.com. Pick up all 5 games in the series for just $9.99! In addition to the manuals, maps, books and other goodies, we're also including the original EGA version for Quest for Glory I as well as the remake!


If you’re a gamer who remembers the days when a 386 was a blazingly fast machine, you likely have a special place in your hearts for Sierra Entertainment Games, and the Quest For Glory series may have been the best of the games that studio developed in the 90’s. For those who remember these classics, you probably aren’t even reading this, since you just clicked on “add to cart” and are already downloading the games. For the rest of you, let’s talk about what makes Quest for Glory special.

Quest for Glory is the story of becoming a hero. From the first game, where you are a recent graduate of the Famous Adventurer’s Correspondence School, to the last game where you are a hero with unparallelled skill, fighting evil on a grand scale, you chart the journey of your hero, whether you’re a fighter, a mage, or a thief. Each challenge you encounter can be solved a number of different ways--depending on where your skills lie--and discovering how to master those challenges and save the day is half of the fun.

The other half of the fun, of course, is the trademark silliness that Sierra games contain. Whether it’s clever throwbacks to other Sierra classics, cameos by the Marx Brothers, or deadly puns, the game makes sure that you’ll keep on laughing while you play. While there are definite moments of high drama and excitement throughout the series, the light-hearted nature of the games--especially the earlier ones--makes sure you’re never bored.

The Quest for Glory games have riddles and puzzles--as adventure games tend to--and fast-paced combat and stat-based character improvement--as RPGs generally do--but it combines the two together into a whole that is more than the sum of its parts.

Whether you’re a fan of the games from back in the day or you’ve never played them before, these great games are sure to enthrall, so pick up the complete Quest for Glory bundle on GOG.com today for just $9.99 for all 5.
I almost gave up on this release! Was in shock this morning when I opened up GoG and saw the QFG artwork. Downloading now. Can't wait to play it!
Is the QFG4 included in this bundle the "talkie" version?
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GuJiaXian: Is the QFG4 included in this bundle the "talkie" version?
yes
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GuJiaXian: Is the QFG4 included in this bundle the "talkie" version?
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wodmarach: yes
And even though I already own the QFG Collection on CD, there goes another $9.99 of my hard-earned money... Curse you, GOG.com.
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gibbeynator: every time GOG releases an ultra new, or kinda new game, they follow up with a really awesome classic game.
That's how it really needs to be, imo. And hopefully sales of new games will give them more "sway" when trying to latch onto big classics.
Thank you GoG

I love you more than a basket of puppies for this.
Quest for Glory was always a favourite of mine; but how come no soundtracks? Some seriously good tracks in there.

Also ye olde sierra fans should pay attention to the space quest creators new game on kickstarter

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceventure/two-guys-spaceventure-by-the-creators-of-space-que
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gibbeynator: People need to realize that every time GOG releases an ultra new, or kinda new game, they follow up with a really awesome classic game. Case in point, after the transition to newer games, they gave us Wing Commander 4. Legends of Grimrock was followed up with Theme Hospital. Witcher 2? Populous the Beginning AND Ultima 8.
I would bite you right now... of joy :)
Excellent release, GOG! Two thumbs up!
So out of this bundle, which ones run in DOSBox, and which ones don't?
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rampancy: So out of this bundle, which ones run in DOSBox, and which ones don't?
Everything but 5 run in DOSBox, it seems.
Post edited May 10, 2012 by gibbeynator
day just got better :)
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photoleia: I'm ashamed to say that I have never even heard of this series. Is there another game/series that someone can equate it to for me just so I can get a bit of perspective regarding it's gameplay?
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bazilisek: That's pretty hard. So many years later, it's still unique. It's a point and click adventure combined with an RPG, so you have your puzzles, but there are multiple ways of solving them depending on what your character is good at. But it still shares the focus on story that adventure games have; the RPG elements are merely the means to progress further, not an end in themselves.
You just gave me pretty much what I was looking for. It's wishlisted for now, but I suspect I'll pick it up soon. This sounds like it is more than worth my attention.
YES! Oh my Gawd YES! This game is one of the reasons I joined (originally, since fell in love with) the site! OOOOooOOOh! The whole series... can't wait till payday. Modern games will be takin' a lil break methinks. Wooot!
Oh. My. Lord. FINALLY! You guys rock!