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Commodore 64 · RPG
Pool of Radiance
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Marionette Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Pony Canyon |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gold Box |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Pool of Radiance is a role-playing game developed by Marionette Co., Ltd. and published by Pony Canyon.
It is part of the Gold Box series; on the C64 you can also try Gateway to the Savage Frontier, Death Knights of Krynn and Curse of the Azure Bonds.
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 instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pool of Radiance is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pool of Radiance walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pool of Radiance.
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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.
Pool of Radiance FAQ
Who made Pool of Radiance?
It was developed by Marionette Co., Ltd. and published by Pony Canyon.
Is Pool of Radiance multiplayer?
No. Pool of Radiance is a single-player game.
How long does Pool of Radiance take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pool of Radiance 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.
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