Ishar 2: Messengers of Doom

Ishar 2 is a first-person RPG where you control Zubaran, Ishar's new lord, hunting the sorcerer Shandar across an island chain. You can recruit party members—including characters from the first game—and explore distinct islands, each themed after a companion: marshlands, treetop villages, varied terrain. Combat got refinements over the original. A day-night cycle affects when shops open and what NPCs you'll find. You manage gold through a banking system and can save mid-adventure without forfeiting your cash. The archipelago setup means hopping between self-contained zones rather than one sprawling landmass. Party management matters: who you bring shapes your tactical options. It's turn-based exploration with real-time positioning tweaks during fights. Fans of methodical party RPGs with environmental variety will find the island structure keeps things from blurring together.