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Times of Lore is a fantasy action game released in 1988 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed and published by ORIGIN Systems, Inc. The game presents a top-down perspective and is set in the Kingdom of Albereth, which faces a crisis after its king disappears following a battle against invading forces.

The player controls a new hero tasked with defending the homeland. Gameplay involves navigating the protagonist across various terrains in real time, including forests, towns, and dungeons, with a day and night cycle affecting the world. Progression is driven by completing tasks that advance the plot, during which the character gathers basic items such as health and magic potions and acquires increasingly powerful weapons. Interactions with other characters are managed through selecting key phrases in conversations.

Combat is a central system, featuring encounters with several types of creatures like skeletons, orcs, and rogues, each with variations. The structure requires exploration of different environments to fulfill objectives and strengthen the character, blending real-time movement with inventory management and tactical engagement.