Need help finding an old PC game...

[kaedesdisciple]

I know there are a ton of these types of threads, but I've never seen this game past my limited childhood experience of it. I never knew the name of it but it scared the hell out of me when I was a kid and never learned the name of it. It's become somewhat of a curiosity for me as I've gotten older, but I don't know where to start looking for it. I think we're going back from the late 80's to early 90's for this one. Here's when my spotty memory recalls:

-Playable on a 386
-You are alone
-You walk around in a red,fiery place (Hell maybe?)
-Scary looking characters whose faces would come up large and in great detail on the screen
-I believe the perspective was third person isometric

I know it's not much, but does anyone have any ideas?

[Jorpho]

You're right, that isn't very much.

What exactly did you do in the game? Was it an RPG, shooter, or what?

[koster]

The first game that popped up in my mind from reading your description was Escape from Hell (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/escape-from-hell), although it isn't isomorphic, and you can add NPCs to your party (so technically, you aren't alone :)).

[Jorpho]

Or maybe Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/hell-a-cyberpunk-thriller)?

[kaedesdisciple]

The first game that popped up in my mind from reading your description was Escape from Hell (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/escape-from-hell), although it isn't isomorphic, and you can add NPCs to your party (so technically, you aren't alone :)).

I think you've got it! Thank you! Like I said, my memory of the game was spotty as it was a LONG time ago and I didn't really play it. Is it good enough to fire up the DOSbox for, or should I just leave it in my memory the way it is?

[koster]

I think you've got it! Thank you! Like I said, my memory of the game was spotty as it was a LONG time ago and I didn't really play it. Is it good enough to fire up the DOSbox for, or should I just leave it in my memory the way it is?
It's a poor-man's Wasteland - slightly above average for its era (although I give it extra points for the storyline/plot).

I'd say it's worth at least another look - but you probably won't be scared this time around. :)

[thjufgikig]

another look ...