Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance
PC-8800 SeriesCommodore C64/128/MAXSharp X1PC (Microsoft Windows)

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance

79
Critic Rating
#Role-playing (RPG)

About

Located on the northern shore of the Moonsea in the Forgotten Realms, the fabled city of Phlan had been overrun by monsters led by a mysterious leader. Your quest: discover the identity of this evil force and rid Phlan of its scourge. Pool of Radiance represents the first in a line of software created by SSI in collaboration with TSR - the producer of the legendary Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing system.

Storyline

Located on the northern shore of the Moonsea, the fabled city of Phlan has been overrun by monsters led by a mysterious leader. Your quest: uncover the identity of this evil force and rid Phlan of its scourge, restoring the city to its former glory. Along the way, you hope to find the legendary Pool of Radiance, said to glow with its own mystical power. Does it really give tremendous strength to the warrior who bathes in its magic waters? Or is that just an elfin myth? Before you meet the challenges ahead, you must create your characters and choose their races and battle skills. Then, set off on your glorious quest to drive out the monsters and let civilization reign once more!

Playtime Estimates

Main Story25.0h
Main + Extra33.2h
Completionist40.5h
All Styles33.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 11/8/2026

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Languages

LanguageSupport
EnglishAudio
EnglishInterface
EnglishSubtitles
JapaneseInterface

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Game Info

Release Date10/1/1988
DeveloperStrategic Simulations
PublisherPony Canyon
PlatformsPC-8800 Series, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Sharp X1, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
GenresRole-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
IGDB Rating79/100 (26)

Game Modes

Single player

Themes

Fantasy

Perspectives

First person
Third person
Bird view / Isometric

Release Dates

DOSDec 1, 1988
MacDec 31, 1989
Nintendo Entertainment SystemApr 1, 1992
Sharp X1Oct 1, 1990
Family ComputerJun 28, 1991
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