Darklands

There's some nice ideas in this game and I did enjoy it for a while. However, the combat grind, slow dungeon movement, lack of character models and quest repetition got the better of me. Almost no sound, but I like the gfx. I bet this was well liked in it's day though.

Holy crap this game rules. Forget what you know about modern RPGs, this game is simultaneously balls-2-the-wall hard and yet devilishly clever and satisfying. seriously, if you like the Elder Scrolls, then pick this hidden gem up now!

One of the all time great RPGs and one of my favourite games. I've been wishing for a sequel to this game for almost 20 years.

I remember digging this up in some obscure bargain bin and thinking "sounds cool, I'll buy it". It came on something like 10 floppy disks, and of course the last one didn't work! After hours with disk doctor I managed to install Darklands - and boy was it worth it! Shame this didn't turn into a franchise, everyone give this epic RPG a try.

This was close to getting a 5/5 but, after only about ten minutes of play, I realized the in-game economy was broken. I didn't want to find this exploit but it's pretty glaring. I think the game is worth the 5.99, but you'll have to add your own "hardcore" challenges. I suggest playing in "Geezer Mode" where you try to win with the oldest party possible. "Vagabond Mode" might be cool, where in you pick only that job and sleep outside (I apologize if that's un-pc since homelessness is a serious ish). Since I've only invested an hour into DL thus far, I'd like to hear about any changes you make to improve the gameplay experience. Be good.