Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan

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Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan is a retro RPG that lets you build a party and explore a fantasy world from above. You wander open maps, chat with townsfolk, pick up quests, and fight enemies in grid-free turn-based combat. The game mixes overworld exploration with dungeon crawling, letting you shape your party’s skills and gear as you progress. Combat emphasizes positioning and tactics, with each character moving freely to strike or evade. Released in 1990, it ran on a clutter of niche hardware, from DOS to FM Towns, making it a relic of early PC gaming. While not a household name, it’s remembered for its straightforward mix of adventure and strategy. Its top-down design and party-based play feel dated now but hold up as a precursor to modern CRPGs. Fans of classic turn-based games might find it a curiosity, though its mechanics lack the polish of later titles in the genre.