So I see that Quest for Infamy is here, why isn't Heroine's Quest? I was under the impression they were made by the same people? It is free on steam even.

They're not. They share the same engine and the same passion for good old Sierra games but they are made by two different indie studios: Quest For Infamy was made by Infamous Quest while Heroine's Quest was made by Crystal Shard.

Ah okay, well that's a bit disappointing, I'd rather have it here than there, but if that's just how it is, then whatever.

You can also download and play Heroine's Quest directly from Crystal Shard's website if that's what you were looking for, you don't need Steam to play it.

What in the heaven's name are you talking about? Not a legit game? Of course it's a legit game, it is inspired by Hero Quest, but it's not a remake nor remaster, it brings in totally different lore based on Norse mythology. It's also in my opinion far superior to Quest for Infamy in almost every aspect.

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1. Heroine Quest is indeed a game made by fans aka people who love the old sierra games, but it is not situated within the realm of QFG by any means, though it is clearly inspired by it, just as Quest for Infamy is. Saying this independant jewel is non legit is an argument made of thin air. Judging people's hard work over years of unpaid toiling, except for the currency of recognition by the community of gamers, as such, is cruel if not harsh at least. One can read about HQ on the developers' site: http://crystalshard.net/index.php?g=16. I suggest picking up the game for free through http://www.indiedb.com/games/heroines-quest
No need to bother with s****, best to leave the green light to the green lantern (see comments below).
2. Quest for Infamy truly is made by people who hold a special place in their heart for the QFG-series and the inspiring feel of some good games of old in general. Both HQ and QFI are created with AGS and both developer-teams share a passion for those classics of yesteryear.

Personally I do not like all these comparisons between QFI and HQ, though understandable as it might be. Besides having the game engine and zeal in common, both games serve a different purpose. QFI is more quirky and tongue in cheek. The premise is foretelling: You barely escape from a fling with the baron's daughter and the first sane person you meet happens to be Udo. That's one big red carpet for the enfolding plot and the pseudo-medieval scenery with anachronisms and odd references included. The narrator is both irksome and charming, which is exactly how I like it. HQ is far less scoundrel-like and remains more within the pattern of the traditional RPG-adventure, practically invented by QFG, but it does so brilliantly while adding some extra ingredients of Norse mythology and the threats of strident winter conditions. There's room for humor of course, but in slightly milder doses.

Both teams are to be admired and supported for their efforts and results. I do wish for HQ to appear here on GOG as well, because it belongs here, for its quality and spirit.

Two things I like to state about Blackthorne, one of the driving forces behind QFI: He scouts the internet for any comment related to QFI, be it a review or customers and enthusiasts involved with the game. Firstly I appreciate how he tries to respond most directly to any issue a player might encounter. Secondly I admire how he reacts to mixed and bad criticism towards the game: http://www.incgamers.com/2014/07/quest-for-infamy-review. All winners are giants but the real colossus standing out is the one who can carry defeat with dignity and actually learns from it.
Vae Victis. To be fair in restoring the balance I'd like to add a more positive review: http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/07/10/quest-infamy-review-top-shelf-badassery/

3. Hero-U is not a remake of QFG. It is a spiritual successor to QFG and in development by the Coles, the original creators of the QFG-series, It's currently in production and still stretching for its ultimate goal of 650.000 $. Up till now the landmark of 350.000 $ is reached. Anyone who holds this project dear can contribute through their site at http://www.hero-u.net/. I am not affiliated to this project in any way but with the number of game boxes sitting on my shelf (both the separate volumes and the anthology of QFG-series) and having the digital GOG-version, one might assume I'm a fan supporting their cause.

To me Quest for Glory ranks between the all time greats of the Gabriel-Knight (especially The Beast Within) - and Baldur's-Gate-series. The fond memories they produced are priceless and exceed any expectation or reward any other game has offered me.

On a side-note however I am not a fan of digital distribution platforms that hinder you from owning a game after buying it. One needs a permanent sign-in and permanent internet-connection. To me that resembles more like perma-death and the opt-in for a permanent sign-out. Isn't that like acquiring a house without obtaining the key or hiring your wife in marriage? Such folly... Anyway to each their own... if not the game.
In short... Badies don't give goodies...and I am lingering off-topic...

Ilias

Apparently according to some user over on steam, the team offered gog to put it on their site, but gog refused for some reason. Whatever.

The version on steam, you can link directly to the executable to bypass steam entirely, so that's decent at least.

As for the game being legit, I'm having a lot of fun with it, and I have no doubt that when I finish I will be getting this one as well.

Well, like I said, Heroine's Quest is a freeware indie game made with the Adventure Game Studio engine that can be freely downloaded from Crystal Shard's official website and played without Steam or any type of DRM whatsoever. The Steam presence is great as it boosts its visibility and also allows for achievement and Steam overlay, and a presence on GOG would be just as great, but the game is available elsewhere for those who don't like Steam, and both the freeware and the Steam version are DRM free.

Yes, the game is available on Desura and IndieDB, for those which prefer to play without Steam.

http://www.indiedb.com/games/heroines-quest
http://www.desura.com/games/heroines-quest

I've read about such rumor -about GOG not willing to include HQ in their catalogue- somewhere too... COULD SOMEONE FROM THE GOG-STAFF EXPLAIN OR CLARIFY THE REASONING BEHIND THIS?

I believe in any case HQ would make a fine addition to the GOG-repertoire. It is certainly a GOOD game and it carries the spirit of OLD, so I cannot spot any obvious reason for a refusal if the developers from Crystal Shard are willing to put it on display here...

i didnt mean legit as in not a real game

just its fan made

so is qfi,

to get really technical, any game not made by the original creators IMO is not a legit game, thats what I mean,
doesnt mean they arent real, just fan made vs original concept created by ..etc

see my other post for better understanding of what I meant.

However i do love both games out now, so hero u better get to kickin butt or looks like qfi will win most hearts!

its a really great game, bugs n all!

and the devs , are really friendly,
so are corey and lori but.. yea

Uh, these two games are INSPIRED by the QFG series - they don't purport to BE a continuation of the QFG series at all, whether "fan-made" or otherwise.

Sure they were inspired a lot, and sure they incorporate many of the elements of the QFG series. But they don't even take place in the same UNIVERSE as the QFG series, let alone continue or refer to any of the plots of those series.

So the "real creators" did indeed make the game. ;)

I'm not so sure about "Heroin's Quest" though. Isn't that the one where you have to chase this magic dragon, but you can never actually catch the dragon, but you keep trying anyway? I've heard it can get addictive and mess you up.

no the real creators didnt make this game

im good mates with the forums at qfi and IQS

they made a fan made game, a great one at that
same as heroines quest

I dont mean to say, that each game isnt original or its own creation

I meant that these games are all just drops in a bucket of many redos and that the original CREATORS are the only ones who can even make something close to the ORIGINAL creation.
even then they dont own their own game ip so they cant name it QFG
instead its named hero-u

I LOVE qfi love love

I liked heronies quest also!

sooo this .. isnt getting my point across
all are real, but only the true creators can make something close to the real McCoy

I think QFI and HQ both set out to do something a little different so its hard to compare, and I think its harsh to say HQ is better in every Aspect, but I agree that it did have some superior aspects. Of course, Combat being the most glaring as QFI's combat system is just unbelievably bad, but aside from that I think there were times I almost found QFI's world and settings a little more immersive, but I think HQ had the more realistic world as the characters actually moved through their day much more fluidly.

HQ definitely had better mechanics through out and while I don't wish to write an essay on this you could easily compare mini games, NPC travel rails, Statistic, etc... and see that HQ was much more polish, but QFI did have some undefinable charm that I can't quite put my finger on. Somehow despite all of its flaws it did the intangibles very well, and I was much more inspired to replay QFI with other char classes than HQ. Still, I agree HQ was a much better well oil machine.