Revolution’s first adventure
Lure of the Temptress marks the beginning of Revolution Software’s history in graphic adventures. Released in 1992, before Beneath a Steel Sky and Broken Sword, it already shows several ideas that would become part of the studio’s identity: story-driven design, distinctive locations, character interaction and a world that tries to feel alive within the technical limits of the period.
Turnvale, Diermot and Virtual Theatre
The game follows Diermot in the village of Turnvale, occupied by the Skorl and controlled by the mysterious Temptress. Its most important historical feature is the Virtual Theatre engine, designed to let non-player characters move through the world according to their own routines. Not every part has aged equally well, but the idea still matters: Lure of the Temptress tried to make adventure games feel less static, more populated and closer to a small interactive stage.
Why play it today
Playing it today means returning to a formative moment in European adventure game design. Lure of the Temptress does not yet have the refinement of Revolution’s later classics, but it has clear historical value and a fantasy identity that sets it apart from the better known LucasArts and Sierra models. This page collects verified freeware packages, technical notes and recommended tools to play it today in a simple and legal way.
Available downloads
Choose the package that matches the platform you want to use. Each file is served through a temporary link reserved for registered users.
Lure of the Temptress DOS freeware version, English
SHA-256f3178245a1483da1168c3a11e70b65d33c389f1f5df63d4f3a356886c1890108
Lure of the Temptress DOS freeware version, Italian
SHA-256524270b2fb3f1caef621acf4379e3dbb69aed3c8ec1a98b38e94b290d3b046cf
Lure of the Temptress DOS freeware version, French
SHA-2562983149f9912a72761b1225e834a41d19aa565689b9027061a0220779694a1f8
Lure of the Temptress DOS freeware version, German
SHA-2565e83a6a8646629c55cfd84932b10231af2ff16d96e815ed0ce86564a0b3c186b
Lure of the Temptress DOS freeware version, Spanish
SHA-2569306b9faad8c0a8189d3cbbfead511fc4d993655cc845cb8e15369baed2f7bb7
How to play today
Quick setup notes
1. Log in to your Retro-Gamers.it account.
2. Download the package in your preferred language.
3. Extract the ZIP file into a dedicated folder.
4. Install ScummVM from the official project website.
5. Open ScummVM and choose “Add Game”.
6. Select the extracted Lure of the Temptress folder.
7. Confirm automatic detection and launch the game.
8. Keep the included protection PDF as historical and technical reference.
Technical notes: ScummVM supports Lure of the Temptress through the Lure engine. Compatibility is listed as good: the game can be completed, although minor issues may remain. The freeware distribution documented by ScummVM covers the DOS versions.
Language notes: Separate packages are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each package should be added as a separate download so users can choose the language directly without mixing versions or contents.