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Amberstar (1992)

by Thalion Software

Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Strategy, Shooter

Themes:Action, Fantasy

Game modes:Single player

Story:Thalion, the innovative developer of fantasy role playing games, presents Amberstar, the follow up to the successful epic Dragonflight. Part one of the Amber trilogy is set One thousand years ago, when the world of Lyramion was almost destroyed by a mortal man. A man who had combined his mortal being with a demon lord; Lord Tarbos, God of Chaos. No one could match his power, until the twelve magicians, using the magical amberstar, cast a great spell, forever banishing Tarbos to the third moon of Lyramion. Now the black magus Marmion is trying to free Tarbos from his eternal prison, and has commenced the long ritual. No one realizes the great danger that threatens Lyramion, no one but you! Travel through the world of the Amberstar, exploring the planet of Lyramion, and interacting with its inhabitants. Encounter fierce warriors, gruesome monsters, fabulous treasures and ingenious puzzles. Your intellect and ability will be tested to the full, in your quest for the fabled Amberstar.Show more

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February 01, 2025

Thalion really made grat and ambitous rpgs back in the day and I love all of them, (see Dragonflight and Ambermoon). Later on some developers went over to blue byte and worked on Albion, also a great crpg. Amberstar has top down exploration and FP elements. Its a great party based rpg with good storytelling and a big world to explore. It would be a great addition for gog for enthusiasts of crpgs.

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February 04, 2025

This crpg is a classic one. This game have a right place to be on GOG. Great storyline, nice characters with background, really good rpg elements. Hours of exploration and many many fight's waits the braves one to solve the mysteries in this epic adventure. It is a fantastic journey for brave one's.

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