Posted on: October 26, 2017
killedalive1995
Games: 434 Reviews: 6
Truly a Hidden Gem of CRPG History!
There is something about this game that is a strange clash of the old and new. there's 3D Environments, but not entirely reasonable looking ones. There's the Dizzying variety of Classes, Spells, and Races to choose from, but little to no explanation of what these systems do outside of Fanmade help. It's a fully fledged turn based RPG, but it was released at quite literally the worst time possible to do so (The rising age of FPS and Console Gaming). It's a game stuck in the middle of these ages, and it shows. What's Good: Wholly reasonable graphical fidelity/compatibility on modern systems with Nglide. It also runs fairly well on modern laptops/mid-range computers. Fantastic Turn Based RPG Goodness. Easily the best mix of Old/New School Turn Based RPG I have played. Outstanding situational Voice Acting for characters in your party. All Party members' appearances/ voices are customizable at any time. Really makes the experience memorable! Plenty of community support if you are stuck or want mods that smooth out the generous jank. What's Bad: Gruelling Early game Grind that can easily turn away newcomers. I don't know how anyone Ironmans this one. You will get positively wiped out by some enemies if you tackle stuff in the wrong order. Clunkly mouse/keyboard driven UI for battles. It takes some getting used to, but try to use as much keyboard as possible to speed up battles. Intresting but somewhat lackluster plot/lore. It works, but it's not all that endearing. Mild amounts of moon logic for in-game item combinations/questlines. There is a journal, but it's not all that useful. You will consult online help a good deal if you don't want to get frustrated. Overall, I would say this is an excellent game to have a slow-burn period of play. Dive in when you feel like it, and enjoy a little peice of history!
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