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Hillsfar is a computer role playing game which was released for MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64 & NES featuring some real-time parts and randomly generated quests. It also features standard elements of Dungeons & Dragons gameplay.

Gameplay

To play Hillsfar, the player creates a group of characters to form a party. While the game is an RPG, the gameplay differs from previous SSI games such as Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds, though characters can be transferred into Hillsfar from those games. Hillsfar also features arcade like mini-games.

Critical Reception

Lucina Orr of Amiga Computing rated the game a 72% (out of 100%), saying that some of the mini-games are "quite entertaining and graphically effective," but found the game generally boring, writing that "there is not too much to keep the interest above critical boredom level."

Andy Smith of Amiga Format also rated the game a 72% (out of 100%). In his review he stated that SSI succeeded in producing "a good game that is a distinct mix of two very different styles," but criticized the sound and graphics as "disappointing."

Bob Guerra of COMPUTE! magazine reviewed the Atari version, and called the graphics "terrific," and praised the arcade-style sequences, writing that Hillsfar "does a much better job of integrating these high-quality sequences into the story than many others do."

The website Console Classix reviewed the NES version of Hillsfar, and stated that it is the "Worst Role-Playing Game Ever Made." The average player rating on the website is a 2 out of 10.

• Horseriding gameplay Horseriding gameplay
• The player sometimes must pick locks to open treasures. The player sometimes must pick locks to open treasures.
• Exploring caves from a first-person perspective
• Exploring towns and villages Exploring towns and villages

References

1. Orr, Lucinda (1989-12-01). "The bitterest hill is hard to take". Amiga Computing. GameSpy. pp. 42–43. Retrieved 2008-11-30. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
2. Smith, Andy (1989-12-01). "Hillsfar". Amiga Format. GameSpy. p. 41. Retrieved 2008-11-30. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
3. Guerra, Bob (1989-09-01). "Hillsfar". COMPUTE!. Atarimagazines.com. p. 67. Retrieved 2008-11-30. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
4. Cooper, John. "AD&D Hillsfar". Console Classix. Retrieved 2008-11-30.

External links

• Hillsfar at MobyGames
• Hillsfar on the Amiga at the Hall of Light (HOL)

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