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Betrayal at Krondor

DOS - 1993

One of the best RPGs ever made, Betrayal at Krondor is a classic example of games that get rave reviews yet do poorly in stores (at least until it was re-released on CD-ROM).

Flat "paper-doll" digitized graphics is just about the only criticism you can level at this classic, which features an excellent plot written by best-selling fantasy author Raymond Feist (who also had considerable input in the design process), memorable characters, cool spellcasting interface, and an abundance of optional sub-quests and riddle chests. Sierra made the game freeware in 1997 to promote their own sequel Betrayal at Antara (which, without Feist' s input, is a pale shadow of its predecessor). Suffice to say that noone can claim to be an old-time RPGer if they have never set foot in Krondor :)

Note: Although the CD version is for sale for only $5 at E CD-ROM shop, it is the cut-down, "Sierra Classic" version that includes neither the interview with Raymond Feist nor the CD music. It also includes no manual :/ You are therefore advised to either go buy it somewhere else, or download our near-complete CD rip below.

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

mahnamahna 17 Oct. 2025

https://www.dimwood.net/

1
mike 30 Aug. 2022

for fans of this, try out Drakkhen. it is not a horrible game (as some say) but very cryptic and half baked in moments.

However, if you have the patience, it is VERY rewarding.

0
mahnamahna 15 Nov. 2021

https://vga256.com/krondor/krondor.html

0
severus 06 Aug. 2017

Raymond e feist is a legend

0
Steke 13 Jun. 2017

Hi do I install this?

-4
Jake 30 Dec. 2014

I was never a big fan of this series, they were OK, just over-rated and over-hyped. That said, worth playing if your a fan of story driven CRPGs.

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Grotius 06 Feb. 2014
Top comment

One of the greatest role-playing games ever designed.

12
mahnamahna 29 Aug. 2013

https://notendur.hi.is/eybjorn/krondor/krondor.html

-1
Beedoo 23 Jun. 2013

Oh, wow. I'm excited just looking at the screencaps! I grew up on Betrayal In Antara and have long been curious to play its forerunner. Here's hoping the files run okay. Thank you for uploading this!

0
Human 27 Oct. 2012

You are thinking of BETRAYAL IN ANTARA.

0
alen 06 Sep. 2012

i miss this game so much! awesome! but... wasn't it published by sierra?

2
shinyspoongod 18 Apr. 2012

Moredhel wordlocks be damned! Long live Jimmy the Hand!

4
cubiclegnome 19 Oct. 2011
Top comment

One of the finest RPGs ever made.

6

No comment nor review for this game at the moment.

Buy on Digital Stores

Betrayal at Krondor is available for a small price on the following website, and is no longer abandonware.

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