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Heroes of the Lance
Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure
Heroes of the Lance
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Developer | U.S. Gold |
| Publisher | Strategic Simulations |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Heroes of the Lance is an action-adventure game released for the Commodore 64, developed by U.S. Gold and published by Strategic Simulations.
Among the 99 C64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
U.S. Gold also made Dragons of Flame for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Heroes of the Lance is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Heroes of the Lance walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Heroes of the Lance FAQ
Who made Heroes of the Lance?
It was developed by U.S. Gold and published by Strategic Simulations.
Is Heroes of the Lance multiplayer?
No. Heroes of the Lance is a single-player game.
How long does Heroes of the Lance take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Heroes of the Lance typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Heroes of the Lance on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.