Matt Chat's Top CRPGs #47: Lands of Lore #retrogaming #3dgamedevelopment #gaming #crpg

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Published on July 25, 2025 4:48:23 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hmmRRowKuo

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Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (1993)

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🧙‍♂️ #47 – Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (1993)
In this episode of Matt Chat's Top 50 CRPGs of All Time, we dive into Westwood Studios’ legendary dungeon crawler: Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos. A spiritual successor to Eye of the Beholder, this game ditched the D&D license and went all in on original worldbuilding, buttery-smooth gameplay, and—yes—Patrick Stewart as King Richard.

With its animated monsters, gorgeous artwork, real-time combat, and a rich fantasy setting filled with Huline, Thomgogs, and venom-spitting Dracoids, Lands of Lore is a perfect snapshot of early '90s CRPG excellence. Sure, it wasn’t as innovative as Ultima Underworld, but it had something even rarer: charm, humor, and heart.

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📜 Topics Covered:
– The history behind Lands of Lore and its break from D&D licensing
– What made it different (and better?) than Eye of the Beholder
– Gameplay mechanics, magic, monsters, and memorable moments
– A fair look at its flaws and why it still earns a top 50 spot

💬 What’s YOUR favorite Lands of Lore moment? Did Baccata save your hide? Did Scotia scare you senseless? Let me know in the comments!

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