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Nox™

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4.4/5

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4.4

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Nox™
Description
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, w...
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4.4/5

( 405 Reviews )

4.4

405 Reviews

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Product details
2000, Westwood Studios, ESRB Rating: Teen...
System requirements
Windows 10, 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, 2 GB HDD...
Time to beat
14 hMain
28 h Main + Sides
42.5 h Completionist
18 h All Styles
Description
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.

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."

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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.

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.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
14 hMain
28 h Main + Sides
42.5 h Completionist
18 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2000-01-31T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Size:
490 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Teen (Animated Violence)

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Posted on: July 20, 2017

versora

Games: 142 Reviews: 1

Interesting game

It's fun from what I played of it. I received this for free when I signed up for GOG. Even if I didn't I'd pay the 6.00 it's worth.


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Posted on: July 23, 2017

Aradhun

Games: 2 Reviews: 1

Nostalgic

Good lord, i'd heard there were some classics on here. However I didn't expect to see this old gem here, and with such interest shown from other gamers as well. It's kind of vindicating to finally find other gamers that knew and loved Nox. It was this game which first got me interested in trying out creative ways of solving problems both simple and complex, seeing just what you can get away with. I spent hours poking around and experimenting with different combinations of skills/spells looking for clever ways of confounding opponents. A trait that has quite honestly carried over into later games that allow creative use of magic, such as Elder Scrolls. I get a real kick out of watching oppnents wear themselves down trying to find me, while i sit above on a high rock, laughing! I won't say it's similar to Diablo-minus-the-loot-aspect, everyone else has already and saying it one more time won't make it any more or less true. but it's well worth playing, even if just once. I'll admit, I still have my old copy locked away somewhere safe. But i'd buy this again on here, just so I don't have to risk damaging the disk!


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Posted on: September 6, 2017

fsparv

Verified owner

Games: 25 Reviews: 1

Just plain Fun

One of my all time favorites. It's generally linear, but entertainingly so. I've played through wizard and conjuror, never quite finished warrior. My fondness for this game is on par with "another earth" and Baulder's Gate. There's just something satisfying about it. I also find some of the details like little cheerful noise that bomb-critters make when they spot a target they can blow up and heccuba's candle going out in the middle of her big scary ritual very amusing. It's a pure game, just plain fun no real moralizing story or depth, just a fun world in which your character gets pulled through space/time can kill the bad guys, gain some equipment and powers and finally get back home to his wife who's hopefully stll making bacon. You won't learn a damn thing, it wont make you a better person and it won't strech hour moral fiber, but you'll enjoy every wasted minuite of it :)


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Posted on: December 6, 2017

MotherKojiro

Verified owner

Games: 481 Reviews: 196

A Smart Diablo

I'm not the biggest fan of Diablo, because it's all click-click-click, and it's slow, clunky, and mindless. It's not the worst game in the world, and it's okay, but Nox takes the formula and makes it a little smarter. You can't just wade into a crowd unless you want to get your rib cage realigned; you have to be smart about how you manage crowds, bait enemies, what weapons you use, and sometimes, even what's around you. Loot is something you have to pay attention to, as well, because you'll need it to scrape together just enough money to repair your equipment. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you have to pay attention at all. The action is much faster, movement is more efficient, and you have to avoid traps and dodge obstacles, as well. Explore well enough, and you'll find little hidden areas, which give you an experience bonus. Equipment comes in a variety of colors, sometimes to denote what properties it has, and sometimes just because. The music's pretty good, too, for the genre, and the voice acting is top-notch, especially the antagonist, Hecubah; Joann Cassidy is an absolute treasure. There's also a fair amount of humor in Nox; it's serious enough to convey danger, but it throws in a good gag now and then, too. I don't normally like inconsistency in tone, but Nox pulls it off pretty well. It might not be a masterpiece, but I'd definitely recommend this if you like the genre.


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Posted on: January 3, 2018

Kobrakina

Verified owner

Games: 305 Reviews: 10

Superb game-play and action!

What a little gem of a game! I picked this up on GOG because I was interested in it long ago, but never played it. The style and game-play is excellent. You don't need to worry too much about gathering information and a complex story - the story is very simple and enjoyable, with enough humor to be fun and not annoying. There are no obnoxious opportunities to screw yourself (like forgetting to pick up a key way back in some obscure part of a dungeon). And, though some sections are quite challenging, all that's needed to solve a puzzle or a difficult fight is a little analyzing and planning. The puzzles and traps are clever and fun to figure out - and never stupidly challenging. The authors of this game knew what they were doing and made a well-balanced and very entertaining game.


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