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The Faery Tale Adventure: Book I
Once upon a time, the people of Holm lived happily and peacefully, protected by a powerful talisman. But one day, their land was attacked and the talisman stolen. A brave warrior went out to investigate the disappearance of the talisman, but returned mortally wounded. Before he died, he told his three sons that the talisman had been stolen by the evil Necromancer, and that it must be recovered at all costs. . . .
The Faery Tale Adventure is a role-playing game in which the player can take control of any of the three brothers: Julian, Philip or Kevin. Each of the three has his own strengths: Julian is the archetypal melee fighter, Philip is very lucky and intelligent, while Kevin is known for his kindness. If the player fails while controlling one of the brothers, the next one will replace him. Each brother will revive a few times when defeated by an enemy, until he runs out of luck, at which point he will die for good.
Much of the gameplay is devoted to exploring the vast world, interacting with non-playable characters and increasing the brothers' combat skills by participating in battles. The fastest growing parameter is bravery, which is comparable to experience points and strength combined. Each defeated enemy gives bravery points; as it grows, so does the hero's vitality (maximum life points), albeit at a slower rate. The combat system is fairly simple and is done in an action style, with the player pressing a key or mouse button while navigating the protagonist towards or away from the enemy. Preceding Ultima V, the game has a day and night cycle, and the protagonist has to eat and rest.
The Faery Tale Adventure is notable for having a very extensive world, which is often considered the largest ever created for a video game at the time of its release. Players can explore approximately 17. 000 screens of terrain. The world is also interconnected, meaning there are no transitions between different types of areas. Enemies can drop objects and can also be found anywhere in the game world. There is also interaction with NPCs and quests that the protagonist can undertake.
