Driftmoon Enchanted Edition

First of all, as others have already stated, this game is not Diablo 3. It doesn't want to be Diablo 3. If you're looking for lots of combat and state of the art graphics, you'll likely be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you're looking for great writing, interesting characters and fun plot twists, this game is for you. Driftmoon tells the time-honoured tale of "Find the McGuffin and defeat Evil (capital E)", but it does so with lots of witty humour and a loving care for details. Take your time to explore, there's more to this little gem than meets the eye. Most of all, take your time to read - the books and notes you find scattered all over the world may or may not be plot relevant, but they're well written and fun to read. This game is clearly a labour of love, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well told story that doesn't take itself terribly seriously.

An ok game, very linear, total playtime of about 8-12 hours. At the full price of $15 I wouldn't consider it worth buying, at the current 50% off it's an acceptable price. Community content theoretically adds to purchase value, but currently there is close to none. All in all, an average indie RPG.

Personally I don't see the link to Ultima VII but whatever. Maybe its just been too long since I played that game. I'm actually on my second run through of this game as its been long enough ago since I did the first run that everything isn't in the forefront of my memory any more. Sure, the graphics are not perfect, but they're better than a lot I've seen coming out as new games. It's 3D for one thing, and I really love the way they've implemented movement. The controls are easy to remember and you can reassign the key bindings if you want to. I'll take this style of graphics over most any 2D style graphics. I've got another new game that was made totally top down so that all you see is people's hats in a little circle. Guess which style I prefer? (HINT: Not the one where all you can see is the tops of people's heads). Plus, what the heck do you want for $6 full price? Eggs in your evil berry beer? The characters move very naturally and easily with the mouse. The storyline is engaging, doesn't drag, and progresses in a logical fashion. It's easy to play without being braindead. The only gripe I really have about this game is the insistence that the player avatar be MALE. That's just stupid, especially with this sort of game, but it appears to be enforced because they want a heterosexual romance option later in the game (which I DID NOT allow to trigger on the first play through and won't ever, I think game romance is STUPID). There were ways not to end up there but the developers chose the most backward path possible (hetero romance only and main char has to be male). I did not get the whole "OH NOZ XTIANS" thing. Influences like that are cultural more than actually religious. It's sort of like griping that a game from India has references to Hinduism. Not an xtian here either. Recommended. It was enough fun that I'm going again. I'd buy a sequel if it ever were to appear.

A little game, colourful with simple but good gameplay. Music can get a bit annoying and graphics are not too good, but it is fun until the end.

When offering a critique it is important to understand the nature of what is being reviewed. What this game is not: An eighty hour rpg epic What this game is: An independent production Driftmoon is finely crafted at every turn. Given limited resouces, the development team has made an excellent product. Not bound to convention or cliche, this game is a product of free-thinking and a wry sense of humor. Deftly done with a light touch, this game could be enjoyed by a younger audience, possibly as young as seven or eight. Note there is a strong moral aspect to the game which I found to be refreshing and brave. My complements to the makers of Driftmoon. The game is a noteable achivement. I recommend you sit back with a cup of tea and enjoy some light, fun, and refreshing artistry.