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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Westwood Associates |
| Publisher | FCI |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dungeons & Dragons |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar is a role-playing game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Westwood Associates and published by FCI.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
It is part of the Dungeons & Dragons series; on the NES you can also try Heroes of the Lance, Pool of Radiance and Dragons of Flame. The series also appears on other systems with Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun (Genesis) and Eye of the Beholder (SNES).
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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar 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.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar FAQ
When did Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar come out on the NES?
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar?
It was developed by Westwood Associates and published by FCI.
Is Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar multiplayer?
No. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar is a single-player game.
How long does Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar take to play?
As a role-playing game, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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