Pool of Radiance

is a classic role-playing game that first came out in 1988. It was developed and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) for the Commodore 64 and DOS systems. The game is set in the mythical city of Phlan, which has been overrun by various evils like monsters and cultists.

The player is tasked with assembling a team of adventurers to go on quests throughout the city to take down these threats. They must explore Phlan's ruins and crawl through its dungeons, all while battling monsters and collecting treasure.

One of the unique features of Pool of Radiance is its turn-based combat system. During battle, each character can select from a range of actions such as attacking, casting spells, or fleeing. Players must carefully choose what their characters do each turn to ensure they survive battles.

Pool of Radiance received critical acclaim upon release and was praised for its world-building and deep gameplay mechanics. It remains a classic title in the RPG genre and has spawned several sequels and spin-offs over the years.