Exploring the Swamp Cathedral in the Apple II version of Questron.

Outside Geraldtown in the Commodore 64 version of Questron.

Scene from the Commodore 64 version of Questron II.

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Questron

Questron is a fantasy RPG computer game series produced by Strategic Simulations, Inc. more...

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Questron

The original game was written by Charles Dougherty and Gerald Weiczorek and published in 1984 for the Commodore 64 and Apple II computer systems. The structure and style of the game were licensed from Richard Garriott, author of Akalabeth and Ultima.

Questron was the first foray by SSI into the fantasy RPG genre and its release was followed up on by the more expansive Phantasie series.

In Questron the player takes on the role of a young serf who tries to make a name for himself by traveling the lands of Questron to gain power and experience to defeat the wicked "Mantor", ruler of the "Land of Evil".

The gameplay and graphics are very simple. Questron was mostly in top-down style for the world maps and town encounters, but switched to a 3D style in the dungeons of the Land of Evil.

The game included some interesting features at the time. First, was the addition of 'games within a game'. Several different areas of the game, like the Swamp Cathedral, allowed the character to play in special mini-games which if done successfully will permanently increase strength or intelligence attributes. Also, various casinos about the towns let players gamble to win money.

Another aspect of the game was that various monsters in the game would be immune or more vulnerable to certain types of weapons. The character would have to shift weapons around depending on the monster they were fighting in order to defeat it.

Questron II

In 1988 a sequel was made for the Apple II, Commodore 64 and Amiga computers. It featured gameplay of a similar style with improved graphics and features. This game's programming and artwork are credited to Westwood Associates, while the storyline and original design are credited to Quest Software. This game was also produced by Strategic Simulations, Inc.

The premise of this game is that the player's character has been sent back in time to defeat six "Mad Sorcerers" before they can create the "Book of Magic" featured in the original game.