Companions of Xanth

Companions of Xanth is a point-and-click adventure from Legend Entertainment, adapted from Piers Anthony's fantasy novel Demons Don't Dream. Players follow Dug Mundane, a young man from our world who is transported to the magical realm of Xanth after loading a computer game.

Gameplay centers on inventory-based puzzles, branching conversations, and solutions built around Xanth's characteristic puns. The mouse-controlled interface provides action commands, directional controls, an inventory, and an illustration of the current location. Players can choose a companion early in the adventure; the correct choice is essential, and the selected companion offers hints and puzzle assistance.

The game features interconnected areas that can become inaccessible as the story progresses. Death is possible, but the previous move can be undone. Some missed items can also leave the player permanently stuck.

• Release date: November 1, 1993
• Platforms: DOS, MS-DOS
• Genre: Adventure, point-and-click
• Developer and publisher: Legend Entertainment