Shannara (video game)

Shannara refers to a series of video games based on Terry Brooks' Shannara fantasy novels. These games, though varying in genre and platform, typically draw upon the characters, settings, and lore established in Brooks' literary works.

The most notable entry is Shannara, a role-playing video game released in 1995 for the PC. Developed by Legend Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, the game adapts the events of The Elfstones of Shannara, the second novel in the original Shannara trilogy. Players assume the role of Shea Ohmsford, tasked with protecting the Ellcrys tree from the invading Demon hordes and ultimately saving the Four Lands.

Shannara featured point-and-click adventure gameplay with RPG elements such as character skills, inventory management, and turn-based combat encounters. The game was praised for its faithful adaptation of the source material, its engaging storyline, and its use of digitized graphics and voice acting.

Other video game adaptations of the Shannara series have been attempted, including a mobile game, though none have achieved the same level of recognition or critical acclaim as the 1995 PC title. The Shannara video game series provides an interactive experience for fans of the novels, allowing them to explore the world of the Four Lands and participate in the epic battles and quests central to Terry Brooks' fantasy saga.