You won't regret ever playing a Lori & Cori Cole Sierra game. They truly don't make games like they used to and what started my love for gaming was through games like Quest for Glory 4. This I actually got this game from my uncle as an anthology back in the day. 25+ years later, I'm still playing this game.
You've been warned. This game is addictive. And if you have ADD, you can explore essentially without restraint. There are hard coded boundaries to this world, but it's big enough where you can feel the adventure.
What can I say about this game that hasn't already been said? It's whacky. It's got wheels. It's now available for purchase, which to me I find ironic in that the game was originally freeware. At any rate, the driving mechanics are excellent. The shooting is an all-time favorite of the kids. The levels are fabulously drawn. It's an all-around fantastic game. Buy it.
Impossible game to understand w/out tutorial. You are tossed into this game without any real direction. The first level is against some saracen general. But how you build structures is not immediately apparent. In addition, how do you strike a balance between recruiting people and taxing? The first level moves too fast to give you a moment to learn. I'm sure it's some precursor to tower defense, but I'll never know unless I go on youtube and look up how to play it (which defeats the purpose of buying a game such as this).
Gameplay is as I remember. One must continually figure out logistics for bag space while also combing through nightmarish landscapes to level up and face the ultimate titular evil. The music is eerie and haunting and will fill you with anxious anticipation if you've never played this cornerstone in Blizzard lore. You will love this game. A little expensive for an ancient game such as this, but I believe it has earned its right to such an expense.
Honestly, a game of this sort of production and attention, one would believe the developers would put more effort into checking all spelling and grammar errors before sending out the product. Doesn't take away from the overall enjoyment of the game though. On the contrary, I have found this to be thoroughly enjoyable. I just am disappointed in that the product seems more like an Alpha stage product versus a final stage. Please revise and patch.
I have been waiting for this game for almost 5 years? Maybe longer? I was anticipating this game and suddenly here it is in its full glory. Thrilling and I can't believe it was actually worth the wait. Cheers to the Coles.
CONGRESS NEEDS TO MAKE THIS GAME ARCHIVED IN THE GREAT CLASSICS OF AMERICA. I am being 100%, incandescently serious, when I say this. This game not only has some of the funniest lines in all of gaming, the animation, drawing, color scheme are all fantastic characteristics which filled many long afternoons and weekends with wonderful memories. This game is not exactly linear either. You can take multiple paths (Wits, Fists, Team) to encounter different parts/situations/scenarios in the game (what have you). Yeah of course you head to Atlantis eventually, but the adventure, in and of itself, is a miracle to behold. What they did with this game was not only transform a huge box office hit onto the digital format, they essentially ran away with the success and made the genre a mega hit among point and clicks. You have games like Quest for Glory, Kings Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, and Laura Bow which are all huge in their own right. But Indiana Jones and The Fate of Atlantis is something else all together. There is really something magical about the 1930s & 1940s and LucasArts beautifully captures the ambient vibe (attitudes, stereotypes, and culture) of the time. The fact that Indiana Jones explores so many places across the world, in his little cargo plane, just in this game, is a testament to the magic of which I am referring. Check out the game - you will NOT be disappointed.
You must get this. Not only does it allow you to purposely simulate what it's like to fly an X-Wing, the story is fantastic. The missions are challenging. Even the TRAINING is challenging but a pleasurable experience. You have to fly through a bunch of rings and it's made abundantly clear, this game is meant for those who enjoy these space sim games to the highest magnitude. This does not, however, discourage newcomers from enjoying the game. In fact, it will give you a deeper appreciation for LucasArts and their game design team. Cheers and may The Force be with you.
This game has filled many a summer afternoons for me. It's graphics (at the time) were impeccable. If you enter this game expecting Crysis like graphics, boy are you in for a treat. It has a gimmickiness to it which makes it enjoyable. As someone has stated, if you easily get bored of gimmicks or don't enjoy subtle nuances, then this is not your game. However, it represented so much more to me: a better understanding of the great game of chess, a program using enticing graphics, and seemingly endless hours of mind challenging fun for an 11 year old. Do yourselves a favor and buy it - it's incredibly cheap.
