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All is not right in the medieval fantasy land of Farr. That shouldn't be too surprising as events have had eight years to fester since the original Faery Tale Adventure was released in 1989. The release of Halls of the Dead in 1997 makes this a sequel of sorts with a great deal of enhancements, improvements and upgrading of gameplay in nearly all aspects. The game is a role-playing adventure viewed from an isometric point of view. Three brothers, Julian, Kevin and Phillip, are embattled citizens of Farr who are trying to eradicate an evil menace that is squeezing the town from all sides. If not stopped, it will end the peaceful and tranquil existence of the kingdom. You control the actions of the three brothers either singularly or as a group. When they are banded, you direct the middle brother's (in the party display) movements and the others will follow. Simply changing their positions in the party will dictate which brother you control. The game begins at the center of the city of Padavis in the region known as Wildevarr which is the geographical center of the continent Farr. Evil and exploration lies in all directions and you'll need to visit the entire realm (a huge world), talking with non-player characters, finding weapons and magic spells (both equally important), ferreting out and slaying monsters, tracking down special items and engaging in combat, mental and physical. In true role-playing fashion, advancement of your characters (the brothers) in Halls of the Dead comes with training and experience, with more effective weapons, magic and abilities increasing as the game progresses. Although combat is real-time in concept, the game pauses when it's your turn (cast a spell, change a weapons, etc.) to move, thus creating a semi-turn-based setup. Game options include a toggle for automatic weapon selection (the game will equip the brothers with the best choice for the situation, if one of them has it) and an "auto-drag" (weapon) feature to simplify combat. The game's manual includes a short beginner's guide for those not familiar with RPGs and a separate 38-page booklet describing Spells and Monsters is also provided. In addition to Wildevarr, there are nine other diverse regions to explore, ranging from frozen wastelands to a subterranean Underworld. Vast numbers of ruins, monsters, artifacts and exotic beings await the intrepid traveler in the land of Farr. Your help is needed -- are you up to it?