The most interesting adventure games released in 1990
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Transylvania III: Vanquish the Night
Adventure
January 1, 1990
Vampire Drakul was defeated, the fortress Karel Thurg lay in ruins and the Karmazynowa Korona was again in the hands of the rightful successor to the throne. You, Princess Sabrina and her brother Erik, miraculously avoided death in a powerful explosion and now, on board a small boat, you celebrate victory over the evil of this world.
Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire
Adventure
February 1, 1990
Direct continuation of the 1989 Quest for Glory adventure book. After leaving Spielburg on board a flying carpet, we go with three new friends to the desert city of Shapeir. It soon turns out that the mythical land of "The Fairy Tale of a Thousand and One Night" has its own problems, which, as it usually happens, will require your intervention.
Spellcasting 101: Sorcerers Get All the Girls
Adventure
March 12, 1990
Spellcasting 101: Sorcerers Get All the Girls is the first part of a trilogy about the adventures of a young student of the University of Magicians - Ernie Eaglebreak. The program was created by Steven Meretzky, who before working for Legend Entertainment became famous for producing games for Infocom.
Maupiti Island
Adventure
March 23, 1990
Maupiti Island is a very extensive adventure game from 1990, produced by Lankhor. The main character of the game is Jerome Lange, a private detective who, protecting himself from a hurricane called Harry, lands on the title island. Shortly after descending to the shore, it turns out that he will not be allowed to wait for the terrible weather in peace and quiet. Jerome is hired to find a Mary who mysteriously disappeared a few days ago.
Countdown
Adventure
March 23, 1990
You just woke up in a cold and gloomy cell. If it wasn't for a health card firmly attached to a hospital bed, you wouldn't even know what your name is. Who are you, what are you doing here, what made you suddenly find yourself in such a strange place and finally the last question: why do doctors want to have a lobotomy on you? After all, you feel as normal as possible....
Future Wars: Adventures in Time
Adventure
April 4, 1990
Future Wars: Adventures in Time is the first adventure game by Delphine Software from the so-called Cinematique series. They were mainly characterized by the use of a "point & click" interface, which was still rare at the turn of the eighties and nineties. The program will allow you to take on the role of a window-cleaning worker in skyscrapers, who accidentally discovers a time travel machine in the back office of his boss.
Nightbreed: The Interactive Movie
Adventure
June 6, 1990
After a pretty good platformer, Impact Software Development decided to follow the blow and prepare another game based on the story of Nightbreed, directed by Clive Barker. The programme is subtitled The Interactive Movie and, like the original, tells the story of Aaron Boone.
The Secret of Monkey Island
Adventure
September 2, 1990
The Secret of Monkey Island is a cult adventure game produced by LucasArts, which started one of the most famous cycles of the genre. The main character, Guybrush Threepwood, is a beginner pirate who wants to save his beloved Elain from the hands of cruel LeChucko. In order to do so, he has to complete the ship's crew and sail to the mysterious Monkey Island.
Colorado
Adventure
September 11, 1990
In Colorado, the player plays the role of a fearless trapper, who sets off on a mission to find a mythical gold mine, protected by an Indian named Lonely Wolf. Before reaching his goal, however, he will have to perform several smaller tasks: recover the stolen pipe of the Apacz room, subdue the bandits occupying one of the numerous mines in the area, and save the son of the Cheyen tribe leader, who was kidnapped by a giant eagle.
Les Manley in Search for the King
Adventure
September 11, 1990
Les Manley is a life loser of the Larry Laffer type. Yes, he has a job - he is a technician in a large corporation - but he can't boast of any successes in dealing with the opposite sex. Now, however, there is a great opportunity to try your luck. Venting the chance to gain fame, Les secretly embarks on a journey to find the title King, which is, of course, Elvis Presley.
Cadaver
Adventure
September 20, 1990
Wulf Castle has long been regarded as the seat of evil. Despite this, his thresholds crossed many daredevils, attracted by the prospect of finding a legendary treasure. However, adventurers quickly had to recognize the superiority of the evil sorcerer Dianos and his hordes of monsters. Wulf Castle was still an unattainable fortress and there was nothing to suggest that something could change in this matter.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Adventure
October 15, 1990
A combination of adventure and classic cRPG, inspired by the cult character of Elvira created by actress Cassandra Petterson. As a hired daredevil, we move to the medieval Killbragant Castle, where we try to free the title Elvira from the hands of the evil queen's spirit, who wants to take revenge on her torturers.
