Ring Quest

About

Ring Quest is a text-based adventure game where you play a hero trying to outwit a possessed enemy while working to rescue them. You control the bearer of the Ring of Order, navigating a fantasy world through typed commands to avoid Lisa, a sorceress under the influence of the Ring of Chaos. The game blends puzzle-solving with a story about balancing opposing forces. Set in a world of magic and ancient relics, you'll travel across forests, castles, and dungeons to break a curse before it spirals out of control. The game stands out for its tight narrative structure and the unusual dynamic of needing to both chase and evade the same character. With its 1985 release, it offered early examples of branching story choices and resource management in a text-only format. Though it runs on now-obsolete hardware like the PC-9800 Series and Apple II, its design influenced later adventure titles. Fans of strategic storytelling who don't mind retro interfaces might find it a rewarding challenge.