NES/Famicom

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance

You and and your party first help the city of Phlan defeat the evils that threaten it, then search for the legendary Pool of Radiance. The first in a series of successful gold box AD&D games for SSI, you create your party and maneuver it through 1st-perspective dungeons and overhead-view turn-based sequences.

Genre: Role-Playing
Year: 1992
Developer: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Publisher: FCI
Players: 1

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Achievements

24 achievements · 280 total points

Cleaning up the Slums Complete the commission of clearing the Old Phlan Slums of monsters
5 pts
Forgotten Realms eBay Complete the commission involving the Podol Plaza auction
5 pts
Bring out Your Dead Complete the commission regarding Sokal Keep
10 pts
Wealth Redistribution Complete the commission regarding Koval Manor
10 pts
Eye of the Beholder: A Novel Bring a specific book to the City Council
5 pts
The History of Baldur's Gate Vol. 3 Bring a specific book to the City Council
5 pts
Icewind Dale Geography Bring a specific book to the City Council
5 pts
The Temple of Elemental Evil Bring a specific book to the City Council
5 pts
Shadows Over Mystaria Bring a specific book to the City Council
5 pts
Nomadic Aid Complete the commission regarding the nomads
10 pts
No Throwing Trash into the River Complete the commission of cleaning up the Stojanow River
25 pts
One Cold-Blooded Commission Complete the commission regarding the lizardmen
5 pts
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Cola Complete the commission of rescuing Lord Bivant's heir
10 pts
You Are So (Ko)bold Complete the commission regarding the kobolds
25 pts
A Miserable Pile of Secrets Complete the commission of clearing Valhigen Graveyard of the undead.
25 pts
Zero Days Since Last On The Job Incident Complete the special commission given by Cadorna
10 pts
Dewey Decimal Warrior Clear Mendor's library of monsters and report the feat to City Council
10 pts
Tyr's Blessing Clear the Wealthy Area of Phlan of enemies.
10 pts
The Follies of Bane Complete the special commission given by Bracchio
10 pts
Benedict Cadorna Escape from Zhentil Keep and report the feat to City Council
10 pts
Storming the Gate Complete the special commission from Lord Urslingen to retake Stojanow Gate
10 pts
Saviors of Phlan Defeat the dastardly Tryanthraxus, see the credits roll and claim your reward
50 pts
Apothacary's Friend Bring a specific potion to Ohlo in the Old Phlan Slums
5 pts
Walker, New Phlan Ranger Defeat the notorious gang of Norris the Gray and report the feat to City Council for a reward
10 pts

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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance frequently asked questions

How do I play Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance online with a friend?

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance have achievements?

Yes, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance has 24 achievements worth 280 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.