Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

This game was great, and that's in a field of great games. I really enjoyed the mixture of science and magic and the ability to build my character however I chose, but without so much complexity like some other games that give you complete control over you character. I would have given the game 5 stars, but there were some irritating bugs and I got completely stuck at one point. I prefer to play the game without guides or help unless I really get stuck and when I did I found out it was a bug and there was nothing I could do other than go back before that point. Maybe there's been a patch since I last played it so long ago.

One of my all time favorites. I loved the steampunk atmosphere, and I loved the mix of magic and technology. A 6 gun toting wizard? Yes.. you can. A gambler that can heal? Yup. So many choices.. this is a game I'd love to see a re-boot/modernization of.

This is an amazing game offering hours on end of entertaining yet challenging game play! Definitely the most memorable game of my childhood!

The value for this game is really great and it's one of the greatest RPG by the creators of Fallout.

Have had this game for several years and have played it thru several times in different modes. It is most interesting, as it is intuitive, in that decisions you make will affect the game and outcome. I got out the CD/DVD to try again, but it does not run under W-7/64. Perhaps, a compat will work. FOR the money, this is a bargin and well met. I paid FULL retail for it when it came out and it was worth it. The different characters, gnome, elf, etc, all have different abilities and attributes, and some downsides. The challenge is to work with what you have, accentuate the positive and overcome the negative, which is not so hard. Some of the puzzles seem a bit vague, and hard, but all are doable. IF you have a 32-bit system, or know how to adapt, this game is worth the effort and at this price, a real bargain. I am tempted to buy it for back-up. There are some slow parts, and the music does get old,. There are a few well documented glitches, in the VOID zone, but overall, it ran well (32-bit). is a great game on several levels. There are several mods you can use to change-up. if you change putters, or lose the game, you can download again, anytime, so I am told. ANOTHER good thing about this game is the HOT keys. you can make one for save, I think F-5, for instant save. Having played many times. I still get it out for Old Times Sake. you should regret this minor outlay,