Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar is a hybrid action-RPG developed by Westwood Associates and released for the NES in 1993. Set in the classic Forgotten Realms universe, the game blends top-down city exploration with distinct action-based minigames as your character seeks fortune and survival in a city ruled by a ruthless tyrant.
How to Play
Your objective is to explore the city of Hillsfar, complete quests for various guilds, fight in the arena, and navigate the wilderness on horseback while evading the city’s oppressive guards. Use the D-pad to move your character or navigate menus. Press A to interact, confirm actions, or jump during the horseback sequences, and B to cancel or attack. Start pauses the game, and Select brings up menu options. In the browser, these controls map to the arrow keys, Z/X, and Enter/Shift.
Tips
- Lockpicking: Pay close attention to the time limit when picking locks. Failing to unlock a chest or door in time will trigger an alarm and summon the city guards.
- Horseback Riding: The travel segments require precise timing. Learn the patterns of the obstacles, ducking under low branches and jumping over stumps and puddles.
- Arena Combat: Defensive blocking is just as important as attacking. Wait for your opponent to strike to find a safe opening to counter.
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