Dark Sun: Shattered Lands
A more open-ended AD&D computer RPG set in the harsh world of Athas.
Curated by Tronsoft Museum
Overview and Release Context
A more open-ended AD&D computer RPG set in the harsh world of Athas.
1993 | DOS | SSI
Gameplay and Design
The game combines party creation, tactical combat, exploration, dialogue, environmental interaction, and multiple approaches to quests.
Topics to Explore
- Rules, interface, and player decision-making
- Historical or fictional setting
- Platforms, versions, and technical constraints
- Designers, developers, and publishing context
- Links to related SSI titles
Historical Significance and Legacy
Shattered Lands marked an important step beyond the Gold Box interface and is remembered for flexibility, setting, and ambitious role-playing systems.
Artifacts and Preservation
The planned collection for Dark Sun: Shattered Lands includes packaging, manuals, reference cards, disks or disk images, screenshots, maps, advertisements, reviews, patches, and development commentary where legally available.