Posted on: July 23, 2025
jelojen20
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Childhood memories
Still and always one of the best games of all time
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Nox™
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An excellent action/RPG hybrid with very unique gameplay. Your name is Jack Mower, a 20th century dude who just happened to be sucked into the world of Nox via his TV set. The world is in danger and you have to save it! But before you embark on your epic journey you must choose your path: warrior, wizard, or conjurer.
Choose the path of a warrior, and you will be able to equip and use all manner of swords, battle-axes, war hammers, and chakrams - though you’ll leave the magical mumbo-jumbo up to the Conjurer and Wizard classes. An enchanted weapon is the closest a Warrior gets to magic but that’s OK, because magic is for sissies.
As a Wizard you will explore the mystical art of spell casting, ranging from enemy-confounding illusions to devastating displays of metaphysical force. You’ll also learn to set magical traps containing deadly spell combinations to thwart the unsuspecting foe. Although you’ll have to renounce the use of ungainly swords and armor in the name of your art, you will still be able to wield a staff as a last-ditch physical defense.
If you choose a Conjurer you will be able to magically charm and summon creatures to do your bidding. You can even create a magical creature called a bomber which can wreak sorcerous havoc on your enemies. You’ll also get plenty of experience wielding staves and bows to fend off the few enemies who manage to slip past your minions.
We share the earnest reasons that make a classic game so dear to us!
Recommended by Kilg0re_Tr0ut from GOG Stream Team: Nox is a truly underrated game from Westwood Studios. Often written off as a "Diablo-clone", this is really a unique quest oriented action RPG. You play Jack, a young man who (along with his TV) is accidentally teleported to Nox by the evil Hecubah, and it is your job to right things in Nox and eventually defeat her. The story and gameplay adapts to accommodate one of three different character classes you have to choose from, the Warrior, who can't use magic, but has access to all armor and weapon types (except bows and staves), the Conjurer, who can use bows and crossbows, can use some spells, but specialize in summoning monsters that can fight alongside them, and the Wizard class, who specialize in the vast majority of spells in the game, and can even teleport and become invisible. This adds tremendous replayability as playing the game with each character makes for a completely different experience, basically giving you three games in one. Easy to get into, Nox is highly recommended for fans of the genre."
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Choose the path of a warrior, and you will be able to equip and use all manner of swords, battle-axes, war hammers, and chakrams - though you’ll leave the magical mumbo-jumbo up to the Conjurer and Wizard classes. An enchanted weapon is the closest a Warrior gets to magic but that’s OK, because magic is for sissies.
As a Wizard you will explore the mystical art of spell casting, ranging from enemy-confounding illusions to devastating displays of metaphysical force. You’ll also learn to set magical traps containing deadly spell combinations to thwart the unsuspecting foe. Although you’ll have to renounce the use of ungainly swords and armor in the name of your art, you will still be able to wield a staff as a last-ditch physical defense.
If you choose a Conjurer you will be able to magically charm and summon creatures to do your bidding. You can even create a magical creature called a bomber which can wreak sorcerous havoc on your enemies. You’ll also get plenty of experience wielding staves and bows to fend off the few enemies who manage to slip past your minions.
Throwback Thursday Recommendation
We share the earnest reasons that make a classic game so dear to us!
Recommended by Kilg0re_Tr0ut from GOG Stream Team: Nox is a truly underrated game from Westwood Studios. Often written off as a "Diablo-clone", this is really a unique quest oriented action RPG. You play Jack, a young man who (along with his TV) is accidentally teleported to Nox by the evil Hecubah, and it is your job to right things in Nox and eventually defeat her. The story and gameplay adapts to accommodate one of three different character classes you have to choose from, the Warrior, who can't use magic, but has access to all armor and weapon types (except bows and staves), the Conjurer, who can use bows and crossbows, can use some spells, but specialize in summoning monsters that can fight alongside them, and the Wizard class, who specialize in the vast majority of spells in the game, and can even teleport and become invisible. This adds tremendous replayability as playing the game with each character makes for a completely different experience, basically giving you three games in one. Easy to get into, Nox is highly recommended for fans of the genre."
Click here to discover the Throwback Thursday collection of games.
Nox™ © 2000 Electronic Arts Inc.
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System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer option available is LAN.
ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY
Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.
Recommended system requirements:
Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer option available is LAN.
ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY
Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.
Time to beat
14 hMain
28 h Main + Sides
42.5 h Completionist
18 h All Styles
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Action, Fantasy, Role-playing, Classic, Dark,
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Isometric, Magic, Hack and Slash, Only On GOG
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Posted on: August 6, 2025
mcahriman
Verified ownerGames: 23 Reviews: 1
Exquisite classic
While requires a little bit of additional compatibility settings and no alt-tab (no I do not use sdl patch) - this one is a great game, replayable at keast three times in a row and twenty years later again
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Posted on: August 9, 2025
TDSAMARDZHIEV
Verified ownerGames: 195 Reviews: 9
Isometric hack'n'slash goodness
Whether it's 2000 or 2025, most people pick up Nox while looking for a solid Diablo clone. The bad news is that it has very little in comon with Diablo. The good news is that you're gonna love it anyway. Here's why: - Each character class have their own campaign with their own ending - The design is TIGHT - Beautiful art - Responsive controls - Neat physics - Music by Frank Klepacki In fact, if you're following the game industry, go to mobygames right now and check the credits! Almost every single one of these people is regarded as an industry legend nowadays! Is it better than Diablo? No, it's different. How so? - The loot/equipment system is very basic. It's like they wanted to make a "numbers ARPG", but couldn't put the "numbers" in before the release deadline. - All map layouts and item drops are pre-determined. So it has nothing to do with Diablo and its roguelike ancestors. - No decision-making involved in level-ups. So calling it an "RPG" is a bit of a stretch. In other words, it's more of a Zelda game than a Diablo one. But even if you're looking for a "Diablo-clone", don't let that dissuade you. Nox is well-worthy of your leisure time!
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Posted on: August 24, 2025
BigSteve94
Verified ownerGames: 7 Reviews: 1
Greatest entry to action fantasy games
This is the game that got my girlfriend into gaming like 15 years ago. Very simple but addictive and fun to play thru.
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Posted on: September 16, 2025
Preg_ntale
Verified ownerGames: 17 Reviews: 1
NICE GAME, BAD LAUNCH
I played this game a lot of years ago, and now, i bought it in GOG. I can't play. Only launches to the first yellow NOX image. I cannot do anything else more. No mouse, no pad... Nothing works. I feel sad.
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