The Quest for the Rings

The Quest for the Rings

Magnavox February 1, 1981
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Rating4.0

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1 ratings

81

OpenCritic

Strong

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81STRONG

OpenCritic Score

27
Reviews
69%
Recommend
81
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Score Distribution

90-100
4
80-89
10
70-79
4
60-69
0
50-59
1
<50
0

"The Forest is a solid survival game with quite impressive graphics, great music that complements the experience, and two gameplay modes so that those that are looking for a more challenging game can go right into that, while those that want a more relaxed run that can allow them to explore every corner of the world without having to worry about dying from someone or something attacking you. The game is heavy on the crafting side, and with everything, there is to find and collect in the game, as well as the many objectives you can complete, you'll spend a while playing this one before you can add a new Platinum trophy to your collection."

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Players guide four heroes, Warrior, Wizard, Phantom, and Changeling, across a dungeon-crawling quest to reclaim ten rings. Each character brings unique skills like wall-phasing or invisibility. Combat unfolds in turn-based rounds against creatures like orcs and pterodactyls. The Odyssey 2 release blends board game mechanics with interactive elements, requiring players to manage resources, navigate hazards, and outmaneuver enemies on a hex-grid map. This 1981 title stands out as one of the earliest examples of hybrid board-and-video gameplay. Critics praise its strategic depth, with OpenCritic rating it 81/100 and 69.23% of reviewers recommending it. While user reactions are mixed, its tactile blend of planning and action remains a curiosity for fans of old-school tactics. The game’s dual-player mode and varied enemy types keep the challenge fresh, even if the dated presentation shows its age.

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Single player, Multiplayer

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Jordan Lee
4.0/10
1mo ago

So I tried this game called The Quest for the Rings, and ugh, it’s like they took a board game and tried squishing it into a video game but forgot to make it fun. Like, yeah the heroes are cool—warrior, wizard, phantom, changeling—but the whole thing feels like a mess. The combat...

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