If you'd like a more raw game, with no fairy godmothers and happily ever afters, try this one. Oh, and don't mind the rats, they're actually quite cuddly once you get to know them.
Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster might not have all the bells and whistles nor it does featured anything revolutionary. The Beastmaster is still an extremely well-crafted HOPA that should be able to hold your interest all the way through.
Mystery of the Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster is an upcoming HOPA sequel from Meridian 93.