Underplayed Gems

The Order of the Thorne - The King's Challenge (2016)

The Order of the Thorne - The King's Challenge cover
Developer
Infamous Quests
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 140 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, story-driven point-and-click adventure where you guide a bard through a whimsical fantasy world, solving puzzles with a magical lute to earn a wish from a faerie king.

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What players say

Players call this a short, wholesome point-and-click adventure in the style of 90s Sierra games like King's Quest. It has retro pixel art with CRT monitor support, a lighthearted story about a bard competing in a challenge, and fair puzzles. Some find the backtracking excessive and the game too short for its price, while others praise the charming atmosphere and voice acting.

Screenshots

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