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The Legend of Kyrandia

Kyrandia is a land of dark, mysterious forests, and sleeping dragons. A fantastic land where rubies grow on trees and magic abounds. Who would imagine that a land so idyllic would spawn a murderer so demented?…

1 January 1992

The Legend of Kyrandia is an adventure developed by Westwood Studios, released 1 January 1992 on Amiga, DOS, FM Towns and Mac.

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What The Legend of Kyrandia is

The Legend of Kyrandia is an adventure game developed by Westwood Studios and released in 1992. It was published by Virgin Games. It is available on Amiga, DOS, FM Towns, Mac and PC-9800 Series.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Kyrandia is a land of dark, mysterious forests, and sleeping dragons. A fantastic land where rubies grow on trees and magic abounds. Who would imagine that a land so idyllic would spawn a murderer so demented? Some say that the court jester, Malcolm, was mad to begin with. Others whisper in sly, conspiratorial tones that it was his burning desire to possess the precious Kyragem that slowly drove him to slay the peaceful King William. As the rightful prince of Kyrandia, you must pursue the elusive Malcolm to recover the powerful gemstone. Only then will you be able to reclaim the throne and restore harmony to the land of Kyrandia. The Legend of Kyrandia awaits you!
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are comedy and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Legend of Kyrandia launched on 1 January 1992, within three weeks of Micro Machines, Alien Breed, Commander Keen in Keen Dreams and Baseball Stars 2.

Released around the same time: Micro Machines, Alien Breed, Commander Keen in Keen Dreams, Baseball Stars 2.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

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When did The Legend of Kyrandia come out?
The Legend of Kyrandia was released on 1 January 1992 for Amiga, DOS, FM Towns, Mac and PC-9800 Series.

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