Nox™

It's my favorite game (most likely I can think of a few others that come close Magic Carpet or Total Annihilation Kingdoms). But why am I giving it 1 (1 star for the game)? Simply put, the game won't work on Windows 11 (or 10) without serious effort and work arounds (check Nox subforum for more info). Even then, it's buggy. I contacted GoG, and they won't update the game to Windows 11, so, it's a defective product. Either they should fix it for new OS (almost no one uses 7,8, vista anymore) or they should pull it. It shouldn't be fans to fix the game for newer systems. Windows barely updates to a new OS, so it's not something they have to do frequently, but alas, they will not. I don't really review, but I can't put nothing. It's sad.

This is still such a good game today. I played through the single player as a Wizard for the first time in many years. I forgot how huge the wizard spell book was and how many active abilities there were that aren't limited by any sort of cooldown like modern games. It's hard to believe that there hasn't really been another game like this since, unless I just don't know about it. The PvP back in the day is still probably one of the best experiences I've ever had in online gaming. The 1 on 1 wizard duels reflecting spells back at each other and trying to hit Death Rays. Warrior hammer duels. The insanely satisfying conjurer crossbow. There was so much skill involved in the pvp that it would be a huge hit now. I'm going to sound like Uncle Rico, but if I could just go back...

For me it works on windows 10 after setting compatibility for NOX.exe to Windows 98/ME without issues (had flickering starting screen)

Before the actual review: To get this game running, I had to locate the 'NOX.EXE' file and enable Win98 compatibility mode. Now to the review: This game really caught me by surprise. Never heard of it, never saw any of my friends playing it... I just saw it on GOG and bought it on sale because of the great reviews and boy was I in for a surprise! Despite the aged graphics, this game is a ton of fun. Many dialogs and cut-scenes are voiced. The game runs in perfect FULL-SCREEN on my ultra-wide monitor which is a real treat! The controls have aged wonderfully with only some minor inconveniences. The spell inventory system works great with drag and drop functionality (did not expect that from a 20 years old game). As a new player who just picked this up, I can say that this game is still worth playing today If you can look past the slightly choppy visuals. Running through the world, exploring, questing, charming and clobbering monsters it so much fun!

This gem can't be purchased thru steam. And, like all previous users said - it's not exaclty Diablo clone. It's more story and action oriented. Limited EPX level, no level/items generations att all. But - have you try to cast sepatated magic spells, moving cyrcles over you target in battle dance in same time? Diablo doesn't have same spirit, only hard build calculation.