[ReviewAZON asin="B002C0VNQQ"]A sweeping story captivates players from the start! An epic story in an authentic world hand-crafted with an eye for detail and populated by "real", plausible characters. A Mysterious Volcanic Island The heavy tremors on the island bode ill for its inhabitants. Ancient temples have risen from the ground recently, bizarre creatures are terrorising the area. Fear and terror is spreading among the population. The End of All Hope? A group of powerful men who call themselves "The Inquisitors" have taken it upon them-selves to put an end to these events. They send an exhibition to this remote island, but a storm takes hold of the ship and destroys it at sea. A Hero Will Come As if by a miracle, the player survives the shipwreck and is stranded on the volcanic island alone. He finds himself amidst a chaos of rebellion, tyranny and mystic rituals. He must now decide to which side the pendulum of fate will swing.[/ReviewAZON] Read more »
Ultimate RPG Archives
[ReviewAZON asin="B00001QEPC"]Usually, any title containing the word "ultimate" is a sure indication that we're in for a disappointment, but Ultimate RPG Archives is a pleasant exception. Gamers who settle for nothing less than the latest technology will want to give this collection a wide berth, but anyone who values gameplay and enjoys the history of computer games will find that this package represents an incredible gaming bargain.
The entire Bard's Tale epic is here, although gameplay for all the titles in this series is a little simplistic and won't appeal to the majority of modern gamers. Dragon Wars is another game that falls into this category, but surprisingly the equally old-school Wasteland was incredibly fun to play. Set in a postapocalyptic America, Wasteland eschews swords and shields in favor of assault rifles and body armor and is an exciting change of pace from the standard dungeon crawl. The game was a bestseller on the Commodore 64 computer and inspired the modern hit RPG Fallout.
Stonekeep, one of the more modern games in the bundle, has decent graphics but is thin on gameplay. The best games are the two Ultima Underworld titles and the Might & Magic: World of Xeen compilation. The former thrusts players into an interactive underground world full of crafty traps and compelling encounters with other characters. Despite the dated graphics, we were sucked into the story immediately and couldn't stop playing. World of Xeen cast a similar spell of addiction on us, causing many a sleepless night and many a missed deadline until our massively powerful characters entered the final showdown. In all, Ultimate RPG Archives proves that when it comes to role-playing games, it's what's on the inside that counts. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Many of these games are true classics
- Comes with printed documentation for each game
- Novices will have a hard time getting many of these games to run properly
- The older games in the collection have extremely poor graphics
Dungeon Runners
[ReviewAZON asin="B0015T6FS6"]Slay the Monsters. Pwn some n00bs. Be the hero?
It’s dark, it’s dank, it smells awful down here and you just stepped in something squishy... Yup, you guessed it--it’s Dungeon Runners--an online multiplayer action role-playing game that transports you to an exciting realm of magic, adventure, giant monsters, and icky things. As a brave Dungeon Runner, be prepared to...- Explore dangerous dungeons (duh!)
- Battle ferocious monsters like the Fire Mutant Puker (monsters that vomit - how cool!)
- Discover incredible weapons, artifacts and loot! I mean, where ELSE are you going to battle with a giant turkey leg, find a Vorpal Pizza Cutter of Doom or the Laughing Brutalizer of the Two Dead Iguanas?
- Whether fighting evil hordes as a lone idiot, um, I mean warrior, or teaming up with online friends to carve a path of destruction through your foes, Dungeon Runners will quench your deepest dungeon-crawling thirst. Game Details:
- Game includes 6 Months of Premium Membership Access, which normally costs $5/month.
- Access the new Bling Gnome sidekicks, that help you collect loot and ‘process’ your gold. Available only with the boxed version of Dungeon Runners.
- Throw off the yoke of other MMO’s - mix & match from the ever-growing list of skills and powers to create your own custom class.
- Undertake hundreds missions and quests to rid the world of bad guys and icky monster things.
- Gather in public meeting areas, then adventure in randomly-generated dungeons at your own pace. Turtle or rocket through at breakneck speeds - hey, it’s your neck!
- Die a shameful death as a n00b in the kiddie dungeon. Or become a legend - basking in the limelight as your powers, equipment and influence grow.
- Dungeon Runners is continually expanding to include new maps, new monsters, new powers and new features. Plus whatever else we come up with, Woohoo!
- …oh and the Exteel client is included[/ReviewAZON] Read more »
Lineage II: The Epic Collection
[ReviewAZON asin="B000HCU7CC"]For the first time--Lineage II complete in one box! Lineage II--The Epic Collection is the ultimate anthology of one of the world's most popular online role-playing games. Finally, the original game and all five available expansions are available together. Lineage II has thrilled over 14 million players world-wide with its epic adventure, challenging quests, massive world, huge online community and unmatched player versus player combat.
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The world of Lineage II is a war-torn land spanning two continents, where trust and betrayal clash as three kingdoms vie for power. The young king Raoul has successfully quenched a civil war and established the newest kingdom, Aden. Elmore, the military superpower located in the northern part of the continent, boasts that it is a direct descendent of ancient Elmoreden kingdom. Gracia, located across the ocean on the west, is currently embroiled in a chaotic battle among blood relatives trying to take over the throne. These kingdoms share a delicate balance of power; however, within each kingdom they are vulnerable to internal strife, as each manor has strong desire for self-rule.
You have been thrown into this chaos. However, unlike the ordinary people who pray each day for safety, you have the power to protect yourself. In Lineage II, developing a character is not an end in itself. Rather, it is your instrument to obtain the power to enforce your will in this world. Seize your destiny! Your own hand will write the history of this world.
Combat System
In Lineage II, what you see on the screen is in real time. Therefore, it is critical to make an appropriate decision quickly for every situation you get in. Lineage II pursues both strategic features and action-oriented features by offering client-server synchronization and production of a client's battle at the same time.
You will battle monsters with superior AI, use skills that need to be selected according to each particular situation, overcome situations through teamwork with other clan members, and experience action that is always thrilling, even when you kill a single monster.
Lineage II--The Epic Collection comes on DVD and includes:
- Chronicle 1: Harbingers of War
- Chronicle 2: Age of Splendor
- Chronicle 3: Rise of Darkness
- Chronicle 4: Scions of Destiny
- Chronicle 5: Oath of Blood
- 30 days of game time included, plus a bonus 15-day time card for 45-days of free game time
- Behind the scenes video footage
- Exclusive Epic Collection Desktop Wallpapers
Mount & Blade
[ReviewAZON asin="B001DF1AM8"]War has come down on Calradia. In a land torn by constant danger, raids and skirmishes, you will raise and lead your own war band, commanding dozens of hardened soldiers. You will fight epic battles where arrows cut the air, swords hack with fury, and horses and men clash into a violent melee. Combining a sophisticated, dynamic game world and intense medieval sword fighting action, Mount&Blade strives to create a game experience never seen before.[/ReviewAZON] Read more »
Gothic Universe
[ReviewAZON asin="B000VPRAFM"]Three critically acclaimed RPG games create the whole epic story of Gothic, now in one amazing package. Begin your journey as a prisoner of the King, who must find enough magic ore to forge weapons for his army in defense against the Orcs. The mines are set in a large magical sphere and inside this sphere you will start exploring Myrtana's mysteries. Once you've managed to burst the bonds of imprisonment, you will need to explore the island of Khorinis. Willing to do whatever is necessary to banish evil once and for all, defend the people against the Orcish threat and venture deep into subterranean temples. After your escape from the island you didn't find safety: The Orcs have finally conquered Myrtana and enslaved the humans. Barbarians of the icy north and a few fearless rebels are the only resistance. You can either support their efforts or join the Orcish occupation forces - but whatever you do - the destiny of Myrtana is yours to forge! Hundreds of weapons, items, spells and artifacts to equip and use ESRB Rated T-M ( Teen to Mature )[/ReviewAZON] Read more »
