The Dungeons of Grimlor II

About

The Dungeons of Grimlor II is a 1995 DOS RPG that mashes dungeon crawling with puzzle solving. You play Sir Merdimek, navigating twisting mazes filled with traps, monsters, and brain-teasing challenges. Boulders become both weapons and shields, letting you pin enemies or block deadly arrows. Not all threats fall to arrows, some require creative solutions like floodwaters or wizard-spawned undead. Exploration rewards those who map every dead end and test every pressure plate. Despite its age, the game’s intricate level design and resource management stand out. With no modern polish, its charm lies in the pure challenge of figuring out which levers open secret rooms and which potions actually help. A relic of early shareware, it still holds up for players who enjoy thinking ahead and punishing difficulty. The 30-level dungeon alone offers more replayability than most modern titles.

Storyline

The dragon is back and as a lich, a being that's both alive and dead, he's stronger than ever. Sir Merdimek's quest is to find the dragon and destroy the source of its power, killing it for all time. To do this Sir Merdimek must locate the keys that will open the doors to the depths of the dungeons where he will find the Cross of the Lich that is the source of the dragon's power.