Posted on: June 13, 2021
JHurttis
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Superb
Great action! Gameplay is still spot on and the 2d graphics have aged well.
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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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User reviews
Posted on: July 16, 2024
nowkarol
Verified ownerGames: 283 Reviews: 18
That was nice
I believe that GOG was made for games like this. I heard about this game back in 2000 but never actually played it. It is well done and refreshing H&S. I've finished it once per every available class and had lot of fun.
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Posted on: August 19, 2024
sadler4
Verified ownerGames: 116 Reviews: 7
NOX deserves so much more!!
Nox is a fasinating game that i'd love to see finally get a sequel or at the very least get remastered. EA or someone needs to bring this game back with a new release and turn it into a franchise that the people deserve!!!!
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Posted on: August 25, 2024
PhallusGlutamus
Verified ownerGames: 11 Reviews: 1
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Posted on: August 26, 2024
mnescat
Verified ownerGames: 24 Reviews: 2
A treasure of a hack & slash adventure!
Wonderful physics and mechanics allowed for a world with simple puzzles, cheeky combat tricks and fast paced combat. Whetever you push, smash, fireball or telekinesis a giant boulder around, the game will allow multiple paths to victory. Unlike the dynamics of combat, equipments and the many various uniques spells, charmed creatures, summons, traps and a few warrior tricks, the story is railroad so it wont get too complicated. It's entirely engaging, has good writing, contains a few witty jokes and punchlines, and definitely doesn't take itself too seriously making it very approachable and easy to follow. There are so many ways to win and lose this game with 3 different classes with part of their adventures being completely unique and are worth playing all the way. I highly recommend you check out what it looks like on YouTube and if you like the style, get it. For those that already know the game and are coming back, I don't know if Solo Quest or Multiplayer PvP are supported, it just says download them but I didn't try or test it, but Single Player I Finished all 3 without too much fuss and version and fixes all seem in order. (Alt tabbing does seem to cause real issues like for some other games I got here). ps. Conjurers. if you wanna level faster, charm less things that give EXP :)
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