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| American McGee's Alice | Electronic Arts (Rogue Entertainment) | 2000 | Lewis Carroll's 19th-century fantasy has been reinvented many times, most famously by Walt Disney. And now American McGee, one of the designers behind the Quake and Doom series, issues his addition to the Looking Glass legends with American McGee's Alice. Players take on the role of a wiser, more industrious heroine who sets out in this third-person 3-D action game to free Wonderland from the tyranny of the Queen of Hearts. Alice will confront a host of weird creatures in surreal settings and solve numerous puzzles through more than 15 levels of gameplay.***[b]stock sounds[/b] — at least one is heard in an early surreal level where a huge door frame passes around the level (it does this pass repeatedly), the sound is played during the pass.***May (quite likely actually) fail to start up on XP and newer operating systems (as it does for me), but works fine after you use a [url=http://www.freeinfosociety.com/site.php?postnum=909]No-CD crack[/url]. Yet another woeful bit of evidence that hardware-based copy protection schemes truly are evil.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98 or ME * 400 MHz K6-2 or Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 600 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive * keyboard & mouse [b]Recommended:[/b] * 500 MHz Athlon or Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 620 MB HD space * 32 MB VRAM***Latest version: retail There's a Matrox GPU-specific patch (2001-01) and subtitle patch for Dutch release available (2002?), but these offer no real benefits for others.***EAN-13: [code]5030935028126[/code] (EA Classics; 2 CDs)***The Fairytale is Over. When Alice responds to a mysterious summons to return to Wonderland, the place is barely recognisable. Something has gone very wrong. Undaunted by the diseased atmosphere, confusion and mortal danger that surrounds her, Alice commits to set it right. Embark on a twisted journey to save a wonderland gone bad... but be warned if you're gonna chase this rabbit - you'd best go rmed... * Stunning third-person, 3D action on an enhanced version of Quake III technlogy. * A living breathing Wonderland that is as deadly as it's inhabitants. * Twisted renditions of characters from the original Alice Adventures. * Defend yourself with a collection of the most deadly toys ever imagined. * Solve devious puzzles and labyrinthine mazes. * Battle sadistic card guards, demonic fire imps, ravenous jabberspawn and many more. * Hugely atmospheric score composed specifically for the game by Chris Vrenna founder member of the Nine Inch Nails. [Box blurb]***A rather bizarre, if cleverly different, game loosely based on 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass', but with black and macabre twists, the knife-wielding Alice was far from Carroll's original interpretation. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Anachronox | Eidos;Infogrames (ION Storm) | 2001 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98 or ME * 266 MHz Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 12 MB VRAM * 500 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 1.1 GB HD space * "Sense of humor"***Latest version: 1.01 (as of 2001-07?) Unofficial: 1.02 build 45 (as of 2004-04?), build 46 adds german language***EAN-13: [code]5037999006244[/code] (Sold-Out; 2 CDs) ... SafeDisc copy protection causes read errors on CD#1 from sector 1353 till 10674, and on CD#2 from sector 1284 till 10599.***Join Sylvester "Sly" Boots and Stiletto as they trek across the galaxy and the three dimensions, looking for both a long-dead alien race with the secrets of advanced technology, and the mysterious forces bent on crushing our universe out of existence! Are they the same beings? Five other characters join them in their quest to uncover the mystery of the Mystech devices, the plot to destroy our existence, and the evil chaos behind it all. Features: * Search through hundreds of locations and fight tons of contextual enemies in your quest to find the truth behind the impending galactic calamity! * Immerse yourself in the most detailed, interactive, thrilling epic ever made, as you talk to hundreds of creatures, make critical decisions, control vehicles and machinery, and play fun mini-games! * Features an exciting turn-based, real-time battle system -- where your interactions with the surroundings are just as important as how you use your weaponry! * Features an epic story line with endless surprises and a roller coaster of emotions! * Make your own weapons with the modular Elementor weapon system featuring over 250 MILLION possible combinations! * Includes a "KidInstall" feature allowing parents to remove mature content, so everyone can play! [Eidos]***RPG from Ion Storm designed by Tom Hall. This game is reportedly more inspired by console RPGs than traditional PC RPGs. It uses the Quake II engine, but from a third-person perspective. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| AquaNox | Fishtank Interactive;JoWooD Productions (Massive Development) | 2001 | [b]difficulty-ingame[/b] - only at the various stations and other ports.***In the game's backstory, humanity engaged on an endless war as the resources on the surface dwindled and were insufficient to sustain their desired level of living (or any level for that matter). The wars eventually destroyed the surface world completely, making it incapable of sustaining life of any sort. So the remaining humanity live out their lives below the devastated surfaece, in the depths of the oceans.***The water is no longer calm. The undersea world has undergone a transformation from tranquil environment to a place of unspeakable violence, graphic murder and horrific danger. It is now the 27th century and mercenaries such as 'Emerald' Dead Eye Flint ply their deadly trade among the warring forces of man and nature. Gamers take the role of Flint, taking command of a loosely aligned force of fellow mercenaries who hire themselves out to the powerful leaders of this inhospitable world. Players fight vicious battles against crazed mercenaries, mighty military forces and hideous sea monsters. The frantic pace never lets up in Aquanox: True adrenaline-rush action for today's gamers. * Mission based action with stunning and violent individual and team-based combat * Superbly crafted 3D graphics in a real-time, richly rendered underwater world of steep mountain ranges, intricate caverns, deadly currents and glittering underwater cities * 34 dangerous missions giving hours of action packed gaming * Multiplayer options for LAN and Internet for gripping deathmatch and team-based battles * Over 40 incredible enemies and vicious monsters to battle to the end * Atmospheric 3D soundtrack and music [JoWooD]***Minimum: * Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000 * Pentium III or Duron 400 MHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 500 MB free HD space Recommended: * 64 MB VRAM * Pentium III or Duron 700 MHz, or Pentium IV 1 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 800 MB free HD space * ForceFeedback Joystick [JoWooD] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Assassin's Creed | Ubisoft Entertainment (Ubisoft Montreal) | 2008 | El comienzo estelar de la saga, a pesar de ser mucho más lineal y corto que sus predecesores (y unas misiones secundarias enormemente repetitivas), se hecha de menos no ser una arsenal andante que puede con toda la guardia de la ciudad: mucho más sigilo y huida y menos acción. Especialmente reseñable era la posibilidad de finalizar un asesinato siguiendo el diario de Altair, convirtiendo el encargo en un auténtico reto, además de la claustrofóbica situación de Desmond y la intriga que rodea todo el juego. Como reprochable, la enorme letalidad del agua, aunque también es cierto que es de gran ayuda contra los templarios. 8 de 10***2008-04-09 as boxed 2008-04-09 on Steam (eng,fre,ita,ger,spa)***[b]save points[/b] - there's only one save per profile, so make sure you back it up occasionally. Nothing worse than playing almost through the game and the save getting corrupted for whatever reason (such as BSOD). The saves are stored in `[code]%APPDATA%/Ubisoft/Assassin's Creed/Saved Games/[/code]´.***Latest version: 1.02 (as of 2008-05-14)***The story starts with Desmond Miles being kidnapped in 2012 by Abstergo Industries and put into the Animus machine, a device capable of drawing out genetic memories and allowing the user to re-live their ancestors' lives. For Desmond, this is the life of Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad (الطائر), an assassin who lived during the Third Crusade in 1191. Although the story skips the kidnapping and starts with Desmond jagged into the Animus and experiencing some synchronization issues with it. The game is difficult to categorize and abundantly lampshaded by the fact that most of the game takes place inside the Animus which has been created to produce a video game like experience, so effectively you're playing a video game inside a video game. And the experience produced by the Animus is an abstraction of sorts with various alterations that make it easier for the user to operate it, such as translating all languages to plain English and so forth. So any inconsistencies with reality are due to that, and since memories aren't exactly logical 1 to 1 copies of reality, much illogical instances can occur, some of which can be interpreted to mean some [url=http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/JustBugsMe/Ptitlel59ywfenym8d?from=JustBugsMe.AssassinsCreed]very strange things[/url]. Things you may need to replay the whole game for:[spoiler]In memory block 4, you have a chance to pickpocket Vidic to get his security pen. This opportunity does not represent itself and replaying the memory block later does not roll back time in the "real world". After the credits you gain access to the conference room where you need Vidic's pen to access a computer, but there's nothing else after that besides your ability to replay the memory blocks and aim for 100% completion (collecting all the flags, killing the templars, scouting, and doing all the side tasks).[/spoiler]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 2.6 GHz dual-core Pentium D or Athlon 64 X2 3800+ CPU * 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista) * 256 MB VRAM * Radeon X1600 or GeForce 6800 GPU * 8 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 4400+ CPU * 5.1 capable soundcard***The PC version has 4 new missions compared to the original console version. Director's Cut Edition is apparently just alternate name for the thing and is in no way different from PC releases without that extra bit in their name. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Call of Duty 2 | Activision (Infinity Ward) | 2005 | Once again you can experience the WWII battlefield, in Call of Duty 2. This sequel adds a new game engine, which provides improved visuals, AI, and weather effects. You can employ real squad tactics as you make your way through four distinct campaigns, each following a single soldier as he battles through historic conflicts. Call of Duty 2 also features maps that feature multiple paths to follow, offering a variety of cover and opportunities to use team tactics. Multiplayer modes return as well, allowing you to test your skills online against other players.*** [100]*** [12]***Latest version: 1.3 (as of ?)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 1.4 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 512 MB RAM | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Call of Duty 2 | Aspyr | 2006 | Mac OS X | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Carnivores 2 | GT Interactive (Action Forms) | 1999 | Events of sequel take place on the same planet FMM UV-32. To deliver more exciting hunting experience DinoHunt Corp. opened some new locations with new and some old types of dinosaurs. Also it have changed the rules of hunting. By now, they are as follows: At the beginning you are given a credit of 100 points. They allow you to purchase simple weapon and choose an easy-to-hunt creatures. Once you hit them, you earn more points, depending on creature type and artifact usage. Earnig points gives you an opportunity to purchase advanced weapons, artifacts and a licence to hunt more expensive dangerous dinosaurs. [Action Forms]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 200 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 200 MB HD space * 2X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 3D accelerator | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Carnivores: Ice Age | Wizardworks (Action Forms) | 2001 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 200 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 2X CD-ROM drive * 200 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 3D accelerator | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Command & Conquer: Renegade | Electronic Arts (Westwood Pacific) | 2002 | Command & Conquer: Renegade is a first-person 3D shooter set in the Command & Conquer universe. Game progression is mission-driven; most missions have primary, secondary, and tertiary objectives. A few drive able vehicles are available. Though the gameplay does not deviate from traditional FPS formula, scripted events and some of the mission objectives share common themes and features with the real-time strategy games of the series. The multiplayer emulates RTS gameplay to a larger extent, putting players in control of either GDI or the Brotherhood forces, and requiring them to harvest tiberium in order to upgrade the armies.*** [100]*** [12]***Latest version: 1.037 (as of 2003-01-23) | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Condemned | Sega (Monolith Productions) | 2005 | [b]crazed sentients[/b] — [spoiler=Show spoiler;Hide spoiler]almost all humans you see have been driven insane by some infrasound that has been killing the birds.[/spoiler] [b]achievements[/b] — Unlocks concept art and videos. Granted for completing levels, finding and collecting dead birds and metal plates (the metal plates especially are well hidden) and some special objects, from performing some feats in either firearm or melee combat, and one for playing the game through with only melee weapons.***The game was banned in Germany and all copies confiscated on basis of [url=http://www.iuscomp.org/gla/statutes/StGB.htm#131]StGB §131[/url].***[spoiler=Birds;Hide bird tip]Birds can be found by following either the buzzing of flies or the squawking/flapping of live ones. Usually few birds are found by the help of a cinematic showing them - during conversation or just the camera passing by an angle from which they're visible - or the game allowing you to use the smell-o-detector (or whatever) to locate them.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Metal plates;Hide metal plate tip]Metal plates are surrounded by black scribbles of eyes and the occasional bird, but mostly just eyes.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Special;Hide special item tip]There's also one special item in each(?) level in the form of a TV with VCR nearby. These are usually in some side room or similar which easily go unnoticed and have no clear markers to guide you there (than perhaps the static sound coming from the TV).[/spoiler] Effectively all these challenge your ability to investigate and explore the levels to the fullest taking cues from audio and visual stimuli which the game uses quite brilliantly.***Working title: The Dark | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Cryostasis | 1C Company;505 Games;Aspyr Media (Action Forms) | 2009 | 2009-05-06 on Steam, by Aspyr (lang: eng)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista w/ SP1 * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 Pro * 4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2 4200+ CPU * 2 GB RAM * 386 MB VRAM * GeForce 8800 or Radeon HD 2900 GPU * 6 GB HD space***Background: Year 1968. The Arctic Circle. Russian drifting polar station 'Polyus 21'. In a twist of fate the main hero, meteorologist Aleksandr Nesterov finds himself aboard the atomic ice-breaker 'North Wind' frost-bound in the icy desert since many years ago. The steel monster that once struggled so fiercely for life and freedom is now held captive by ices. All flesh aboard the ship has not only lost its normal appearance but even the right to die. Alexander Nesterov who comes from the world of warmth, life and motion finds himself in an environment alien to any thinking being, an everlasting reign of cold, non-existence and immobility, a closed world of a huge Atomic ice-breaker, a space tightly locked by the massive metallic structure. Cold, darkness, standstill, slowdown of time, physical and chemical process are factors that nourish and unite transformed crew of the Ship. Irrational aggression breaks out: 'Get lost! Don't disturb our regular existence, we are happy with everything. We enjoy our standstill'. Cryostasis is a dramatic story of the Captain and the crew of his Ship encapsulated in an environment of animal fear. Features: * Mental Echo. An ability to move into memories of the Ship's crew and change their past actions; Thermodynamics. Is the system of balancing heat and cold. It is the only life-critical habitat for all living beings and physical objects in the game; * Melee system. Enable player to strike different blows in fight such as uppercuts, jabs and hooks as well as combos; * 18 highly detailed levels modeled on the basis of real ice-breaker layouts; * More than 15 enemies with unique characteristics; * 12 NPCs assisting through the game; * 9 types of weapons; * State-of-art engine designed in line with the latest video technologies; * Atmospheric music and realistic sound effects, support of sound accelerators Player's goal: The main hero needs to use the Mental Echo to prevent the Captain and his Ship from dying by correcting past mistakes of the crew. The gameplay of 'Cryostasis' is based on direct influence on temperature inside certain premises of the Ship. That is why monsters are that aggressive towards the main hero. Being a source of heat himself the Player poses a real danger to their habitat and the organization of time and life progress established on the Ship. The global Player's mission is to restore life activity on the Ship replacing Cold by Warmth, Non-Existence by Life and Immobility by Motion. [1C Company] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Daikatana | Eidos (Ion Storm) | 2000 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, NT4, or 2000 * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 200 MB HD space * "A brain capable of comprehending complex sidekick commands and composites and alloys" [b]Recommended:[/b] * 300 MHz Pentium II * 64 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 450 MB HD space * "Complete mastery over FPS games" [b]Maximum:[/b] (no benefits on better hardware than this?) * 500 MHz Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 850 MB HD space***The japanese words used for the game's title graphics (大刀) actually read [code]daitō[/code], not [i]daikatana[/i]. The meaning is the same, however: large/great (dai) sword (tō, katana).***Latest version: 1.2 (as of 2000-09-??) | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Dark and Light | Farlan Entertainment (NP Cube) | 2006 | Windows | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Deus Ex | Eidos Interactive (Ion Storm) | 2000 | 2007-03-29 on Steam; GOTY edition (lang: eng)***This GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION of the smash hit Deus Ex features an all-new multiplayer mode and a new head-to-head deathmatch mode. Also included is a software development kit, so you'll be able to create both single and multiplayer missions from scratch, as well as modify existing ones. The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control. No one believes they exist. No one but you. * Real role-playing from an immersive 3D, first-person perspective. The game includes action, character interaction and problem solving. * Realistic, recognizable locations. Many of the locations are built from actual blueprints of real places set in a near future scenario. * A game filled with people rather than monsters. This creates empathy with the game characters and enhances the realism of the game world. * Rich character development systems: Skills, augmentations, weapon and item selections and multiple solutions to problems ensure that no two players will end the game with similar characters. * Multiple solutions to problems and character development choices ensure a varied game experience. Talk, fight or use skills to get past obstacles as the game adapts itself to your style of play. * Strong storyline: Built on "real" conspiracy theories, current events and expected advancements in technology. If it's in the game, someone, somewhere believes it. [Valve - GOTY edition]***If there's a thing that doesn't make sense, then it's the early sound cutoff bug this game has on my system. After trying solutions that work in every other game, I found on a forum that switching to sw rendering and back to D3D fixes it temporarily, and it did, even OpenGL rendering didn't have it. But both of those had some other issues I didn't want so I kept looking. Until I switched off vsync, and behold, sound clipping is [i]gone[/i]. Fine and dandy with me, except it doesn't make slightest bit of [u]sense[/u]. Video card setting that releases the framerate synchronization with screen refresh and allows the game to render more frames [i]somehow[/i] allows the game to play the voice overs to the end. Other people have had similar issues with the game and all with different solutions, but those other solutions actually made sense.***Latest version: 1.112fm (as of 2001-04-28?), 1.4 for French The 1.014f patch is the last that affected single-player.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 300 Mhz Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 4X CD-ROM Drive * 150 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Athlon or Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 8X CD-ROM Drive * 750 MB HD space * EAX or A3D compliant audio card | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Diablo II | Blizzard | 2000 | [b]Classes:[/b] * Barbarian * Necromancer * Paladin * Sorceress * Amazon***Latest version: 1.13c (2010-03-23) History: * 1.12a***EAN-13: [code]3348542160316[/code] (BSS)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, NT4 SP5, 2000 or XP * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 650 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Multiplayer:[/b] * 64 MB RAM (for hosts: 128 MB, 256 MB with more than 4 players) * 950 MB free HD space***Since the beginning of time, the forces of Order and Chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all Creation. That struggle has now come to the Mortal Realm...and neither Man, Demon, nor Angel will be left unscathed... After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal. Only you will be able to determine the outcome of this final encounter... In Diablo II, return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II -- journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord of Terror, once and for all... Game Features * Five all-new character classes with unique attributes and abilities * Four different, fully populated towns complete with wilderness areas * Multiple dungeons, caverns, and crypts in every town for players to explore * Expanded world, filled with all-new quests, weapons, spells, armor, monsters, and non-player characters * Advanced combat system, incorporating class-specific fighting techniques and spells * Full Multiplayer support, including Internet play over Battle.net * Optional 3Dfx and Direct3D support [Blizzard]***If you're even thinking about buying Diablo 2, then say goodbye to family, friends, and your job. Run away to Mexico if you have to, because Diablo 2 is too good. It's one of those games that keep you awake at night. It makes you think about gold and magic items while your working. You'll miss entire meals for this game. It's so good it's scary. That's right, folks, evil is back, and badder than ever. Your job, again, is to stop evil from destroying the world. You do it by hacking millions of demons and goblins to pieces, gaining experience, and finding magical items. Basically, this is the formula for the entire game, and it's more fun than should be allowed by law. [Spiez] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Diablo II: Lord of Destruction | Blizzard | 2001 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Mac OS 8.1 * G3 CPU * 64 MB RAM * 800 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3D accelerator * 8 MB VRAM***Latest version: 1.12a (as of ?)***Comes on the same CD as the Windows version. | Mac OS Classic | labelminimizeminimize |
| Drakan: Order of the Flame | Psygnosis (Surreal Software) | 1999 | [b]Crash on start:[/b] (with newer display devices) See [url]http://www.arokhslair.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2712[/url] for unofficial patch that fixes it. Otherwise enable developer console by starting the game while pressing shift and select ruined village from the level list.***Latest version: 445 (as of 2000-02-08?), 444 for Korean release***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 166 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 300 MB HD space * 3D accelerator [b]Recommended:[/b] * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 400 MB HD space * Voodoo 2 or TNT GPU * Soundcard with Aureal 3D or EAX support***In Drakan: Order of the Flame, you play Rynn, a warrior-heroine who teams up with a wise and powerful dragon named Arokh. With their souls bonded as one, Rynn and Arokh embark on an epic quest to rescue Rynn's younger brother from the clutches of an evil sorcerer. This gorgeous 3D adventure seamlessly blends aerial and ground-based combat, challenging puzzles, and a host of bizarre creatures as you battle it out in the stunning fantasy world of Drakan. [Surreal] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Giants: Citizen Kabuto | Interplay (Planet Moon Studios) | 2000 | Latest version: 1.4 for NA, Polish and Japanese releases (as of 2001-07?, 2004? for Polish release), retail for others***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000 * 350 MHz Pentium II or K6-2 CPU * 64 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 0.9 GB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 450 MHz Pentium II or K6-2 CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 1.2 GB HD space***Product id: C95-749 Comes on 2 CDs. Released under Interplay's [i]Digital Mayhem[/i] brand/trademark/something. Distributed by Virgin Interactive (in Europe).***On a distant planet, three powerful forces are about to collide in the most spectacular action game ever seen! Giants: Citizen Kabuto's award-winning gameplay offers up unbelievable action, tons of laughs, gripping drama, and amazing graphics. Play as three unique species including the technologically powerful, hard partying Meccs, the ethereal and magical Sea Reapers, and the unstoppable behemoth known as Kabuto. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Harbinger | DreamCatcher Interactive (Silverback Entertainment) | 2003 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * Pentium III 500 MHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 650 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive***Under the Overlord’s ruthless control, Harbinger’s shadow has fallen across countless worlds. Ravaged by endless conflict, the lumbering war machine carries her scars like trophies. Where lesser ships have fallen, Harbinger stands: a monument to her master’s destructive appetites. But within her cold walls the old alliances are fracturing. Today, the Overlord’s dominance is threatened from all corners. The corruptive Vantir, first and oldest aboard Harbinger, continue to spread like a rampant infection throughout the ship. The tribal Scintilla, placated for decades with false promises and half-truths, are once again rising to take the blood oaths of their ancestors. But it’s the newcomers that pose the greatest threat here. The bug-like Cimicidae have arrived and with them a wave of change that threatens to rip this ship apart. That is where you come in. A member of a small raider community, these corridors are the only home you’ve known. You’ve been living on scraps with enemies on all sides. Death is always a misstep behind. Sometimes you do the Overlord’s dirty work. Sometimes you do your own. We live by unspoken laws down here and the bloodhungry are never far behind. This is your destiny. The choices you make now will affect everything from here on. Choose wisely. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Heretic II | Activision (Raven Software) | 1998 | Un auténtico juegazo de acción, con un inventario de armas y hechizos de lo más pintoresco y un grandísimo multijugador. 7 de 10***Corvus finally returns home from where ever D'sparil had sent him with his dying curse, only to find his people ravaged by madness and disease.***Latest version: 1.06 Enhancement Pack (as of ?)***During the development of Portal of Praevus, Raven Software worked feverishly to lay the groundwork for yet another revolutionary action game: Heretic II. Based on Id Software's Quake II engine, Heretic II successfully blended first-person shooter action with a third-person camera to create an entirely new game genre. This new perspective on the Heretic/HeXen universe was the biggest critical success in Raven Software's storied history. With dozens of awards and numerous accolades, Heretic II showed the world that third-person action games could be fun and intuitive, while it solidified Raven's reputation as one of the industry's top game developers. The game was published by Activision Inc. and released to the public in 1998. Heretic II was one of the last 3-D action games to ship with fully playable co-operative gameplay. Heretic II has since inspired a new generation of third-person action game development...a testament to the groundbreaking impact of the title. [Raven]***Raven Software once again showes that they know how to make a game with Heretic II. It takes place along the lines of the original Heretic (Doom engine). You finally make it home after your odreal with the first of three serpent riders (The second and third are in the Hexen series), only to find it ravaged by a plague. As you go dig deeper into finding a cure, you yourself become infected, and find out most of the world is as well. This game features the Quake 2 engine, and has amazing graphics (espically for weapon and spell effects). However, Raven took a challenge with a 3rd person only point of view, which some do not like. Personally, I think this is a great game. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Outcast | Infogrames;Fresh3D (Appeal;Fresh3D) | 1999 | Fresh3D re-released the game on 2014-12-18 as Outcast 1.1 which was updated for modern systems. The game is largely identical to the original except for support for 3D hardware acceleration and some HUD and input updates as well as bug fixes.*** [53]***The game was a sort of technical marvel when it was released. Depth of field, software rendering only, voxels, and whatever else I'm forgetting. Possibly the only game ever using depth of field effect with software rendering, possibly also the first game with depth of field.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 * Pentium 200 MHz CPU * 32 MB RAM * 2 MB VRAM * 4X CD-ROM drive * 600 MB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium 300 MHz CPU * 64Mb of RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 8X CD ROM drive * 700 MB free HD space * 4 axes joystick The game seems to run fine even on WinXP64 with all 3 patches applied (the first one is used to install the game) and running in Win98 compatibility mode (the patches need to be run in this as well).***In the year 2007, the US government successfully deploys a probe designed to prove the existence of a parallel universe. Minutes into the mission, an intelligent alien life form damages the probe. On Earth, an unforeseen backlash of energy creates a black hole which threatens the very existence of the planet. You are Cutter Slade, a US Navy S.E.A.L. Commander, charged with the safety of the three scientists who have been chosen to travel to this new world, Adelpha. Your mission: confront the dangers of a mysterious and hostile world in order to recover the probe and close the black hole. The Earth's future is in your hands. 6 VAST AND DIVERSE CONTINENTS, inhabited by thousands of living creatures, both friend and foe. TOTAL FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT: you can climb, crawl, swim, talk, ride, fight, etc. GADGETS & WEAPONS: flame-thrower, tripwire, explosives, X-ray glasses, invisibility, tracer gun, dart gun, perforator gun and the crowd dispersing boomer gun... and a lot more to discover. GROUND-BREAKING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: interact with characters and creatures who behave with unprecedented levels of realism. 1ST AND 3RD PERSON CAMERA PERSPECTIVES which dynamically reacts intuitively to every situation you encounter. ORIGINAL MUSICAL SCORE performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. [Box blurb]***Outcast is a superb action adventure. Unlike Quake or Half-Life, one has to talk to and help many people to progress - as well as killing plenty of soldiers! :-) What marks the game out are its graphics - Infogrames bravely went for a voxel engine, which produces smooth round surfaces and stunning quality of light in the realistic, outdoor sites (not a sewer or warehouse in sight). The music is also superb. This game is in my all time top 5, along with (for those retros out there) Avalon, Knightlore, Carmageddon II, and Half-life. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Parkan II | 1C Company (Nikita) | 2007 | Asumiendo el puesto de capitán y a la vez única tripulación viva a bordo, tu misión será recorrer y explorar los diversos sistemas solares a tu alcance, con las consiguientes escaramuzas espaciales y a patita, e incluso abordajes. Tiene muy buenas ideas y es un juego muy completo (acción FPS y de naves, diplomacia, compraventa, exploración de planetas, misiones a tutiplén...), pero no las desarrolla del todo bien para ofrecer un juego sólido. Y las voces son muy mejorables, que Loquendo es capaz de tener mas emoción que muchos de sus personajes. Interesante, pero peca de obtuso. 6 de 10***[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 1.5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * 512 MB RAM * GeForce or Radeon 9500 GPU * 2.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce FX series (not 5200) or Radeon 9700 Pro GPU***Parkan II is an original concept game that will allow you to feel as a pilot of a spacecraft lost somewhere in the universe. The players are to explore hundreds of solar systems, take part in a series of fierce battles and meet a new enemy - a mysterious creature calling itself Gegemaunt. Become a pirate or mercenary, get money to buy the most powerful cruiser and show them all who is to be the new master of the galaxy. Unforgettable adventures in the Parkan II universe await you! Key features: * Explore the awe-inspiring galaxy which evolves as you progress * Unique mix of several genres: action, RPG, strategy and space simulator * Huge game universe: more than 500 solar systems available for exploration * The player can choose any type of gameplay strategy, become a colonizer, pirate, trader or mercenary * Multiple diverse ways to modernize the spacecraft and battle suit * Wide freedom of action: battle in space and board enemy ships, explore planets, capture enemy bases and conquer solar system [1C] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montreal) | 2003 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * 800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 3, Radeon 8500 or Parhelia GPU * 1.4 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * GeForce 4 or Radeon 9500 GPU | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montreal) | 2005 | [b]missing images:[/b] package and interesting in-game screens***Minimum: * Windows 2000 or XP * 1 GHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 7500 GPU * 1 GB free HD space Recommended: * 1.5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 6800 or Radeon 9800 * 1.6 GB free HD space * Dual-analog gamepad | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montreal) | 2004 | [b]missing images:[/b] interesting in-game screens***Minimum: * Windows 98SE, 2000 or XP * 1 GHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 3, Radeon 7500 or Intel 915G GPU * 1.5 GB free HD space Recommended: * 1.5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * GeForce 4 or Radeon 9500 * 3.5 GB free HD space * Dual-analog gamepad | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Rainbow Six: Lockdown | Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montreal;Red Storm Entertainment) | 2006 | [b]infinigun[/b] - the handguns have infinite ammo, at least on normal difficulty.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 1.5 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 8000 GPU * 1024x768 display * 7 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 5 series or Radeon 9800 GPU | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Rainbow Six: Vegas | Ubisoft Entertainment (Ubisoft Montreal Studios) | 2006 | Windows | labelimageminimize | |
| Requiem: Avenging Angel | 3DO;Ubi Soft (Cyclone Studios) | 1999 | The game is most definitely influenced by Judeo-Christian mythology. I do not know if there is any Christian religion in it [wip].*** [100]*** [84]*** [53]***On newer systems, the game bugs out around the time you almost reach Elijah (a door guarded by two grunts). There isn't much you can do about it, besides running the game on older system (MSVPC wasn't enough, it seems), or find a savegame that's past that point. Unfortunately my ability to find such a savegame have returned no results, so anyone wanting to play this needs to be a hard retro geek with actual old system to run the game on. Update: Or get the updated GOG/Steam version or similar I suppose works too. The original release is not anywhere as workable however.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 166 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 2 MB VRAM * 110 MB HD space * CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 200 MHz Pentium CPU * 4 MB VRAM * Glide or Direct3D compatible GPU * 275 MB HD space***Latest version: 1.3 (as of 2001?) for English, 1.3 (as of 2004?) for Korean releases, 2.0 (as of 2000?) for Japanese release | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Sacrifice | Interplay (Shiny Entertainment) | 2000 | 2009-08-19 on Steam, by Interplay (lang: eng, fre, ita, spa, ger)***Some may notice that Charnel is depicted on the game boxes, but in one of the boxes the character facing away is actually one of James' champions instead of the protagonist of the story, Eldred.***[b]resource harvesting[/b] — conquering the mana fountains as without them your spell casting is slowed down, and harvesting the souls of the dead. [b]non-human[/b] — although superficially humanoid and even human, closer examination reveals features definitely not part of human physiology. Also, there doesn't seem to be any mention of humans. [b]anti-hero protagonist[/b] — not very obvious, but he wages the war of the gods simply to bide his time and gather strength for his own purposes, regardless of the God he has chosen to serve. Also in the backstory that he relates to Mithras. [b]adv-deeds[/b] — these "deeds" are not revealed until you actually complete them and the rewards are given at the end of each mission. Since they're optional and the rewards depends on the mission, these may or may not make the late game easier.***Comes on single CD which can be used to install unlimited number of multiplayer-only "spawns" and singular single-player installation (though I didn't see anything that would limit even that).***The game may fail to start up if you have total swap file size much larger than 2 GiB, although it may in truth require the total memory (physical and swap) be less than 4 GiB. The error message produced by this states you need [i]at least[/i] 128 MB swap file.***Latest version: patch #3 (as of 2001-05?) The patch updates the DirectX version requirement from 7 to 8.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98 or 2000 * 300 MHz Pentium II CPU (or 550 MHz AMD K6-2 or 450 MHz AMD K6-3 CPU) * 64 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 3D accelerator (D3D-compatible) * 620 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive * DX-compatible soundcard [b]Recommended:[/b] * 450 MHz Pentium II or Athlon CPU (or 650 MHz Duron CPU) * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM***THE HOLY WAR IS OVER. The Demons of Gologotha have been banished, yet the cost has been terribly high. The Creator, God of the Fyllid, has been defeated and the faith of the people has begun to wane. Pretty squabbles among the five remaining Gods has caused the land to split into five mystical territories - each at war with one another. Into this divided land steps a wizard, a man haunted by his past, whose choices will shape the future. Which God will he choose? Will he sacrifice himself to change this world for the better, or will what remains of this world be sacrificed fo one God's glory? [Box blurb] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Shade: Wrath of Angels | Cenega Publishing (Black Element Software) | 2004 | Latest version: 1.2 (as of ?)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98SE or XP * 700 MHz Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * GeForce 2 GPU * 2 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 4 GPU * 4 GB HD space * Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS SPU***Requires Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP or Server 2003 or the game will refuse to start up. Compatibility mode has no effect.***Shade: Wrath of Angels is a chilling, cutting edge, 3D, action-horror title that will leave gamers gasping for more, offering thought-provoking action, unimaginable creatures, and a rich, intriguing story, full of twists and turns, along with untold surprises. Through ingenious storytelling, the players will endeavor to uncover the truth about many horrific events as they unravel the plot. [b]Features[/b] * 3D action adventure in a 3rd person mode * Cinematic storytelling spiced with thrilling atmosphere * Long journey of destiny through present, medieval and mystery world of Shadows * Use your brain, weapons are just for surviving * Smart and original 3D engine, with maximum support for advanced 3D-card technology * Almost 30 huge levels including an abandoned ruins, razed strongholds, cursed temples and more * A million year old story finds you and brings great terror [Black Element Software] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Shogo: Mobile Armor Division | Microïds;cdv Software Entertainment (Monolith Productions) | 1998 | [84]***[media=youtube]C-j94S-br9E[/media]***Two expansions were planned but never finished. The first one was titled Shugotenshi and was developed by Nevolution. Kura Akkuraju would have been the main character. The other one, developed by Anarchy Arts, was titled Legacy of the Fallen and was set on a Kato mining facility on another planet, where the player would have learned more about the Fallen.*** [53]***The game installer is 16bit application so it can't be run on 64bit OS, but this is unnecessary as you can simply copy the [code]Game[/code] folder from the CD where-ever you would've otherwise installed the game and run it from there as if you had installed it there. If you're missing video in animations (but sound works fine) and missing text in main menu (and the mission log in-game, if you manage that far blind), try enabling [code]triple buffering[/code], this worked for me for some mysterious reason.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 166 MHz Pentium CPU (233 MHz for software rendering) * 32 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM***Latest version: 2.2.1.4 (as of 1999-02)***A manga-style 3D shooter with a great plot. Use a soldier inside the buildings and a 20 mt. robot on the streets. Great variety of weapons and cool graphic with explosions, smoke and blood! | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Soulbringer | Infogrames;Interplay Entertainment;KISS (Infogrames Studios;Gremlin Entertainment) | 2000 | [b]missing images[/b] - title and in-game screens [b]reborn protagonist[/b] - reincarnated, specifically.***Product ID: [code]SOULBPCG[/code]***[b]Recommended:[/b] * Windows 98 * 400 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 1024x768x16 display * Riva TNT2 GPU * SoundBlaster Live!***Comes on 2 CDs.***Thousands of years ago, six demon kings known as the Revenants ruled the world with an iron fist and bloody swords. The great hero and warlock Harbinger was the only one who could stand up to their power. One by one he hunted the Revenants, taking their souls and casting them into the Well of Souls... But, the Revenants survived... As a young man you will travel to meet your uncle in the town of Madrigal. Here, your destiny draws you into the path that Harbinger trod. Your travel will take you far from Madrigal to the ruined kingdom of Horath and the ancient empire of Thardolin and through the lost city of Talendrah. You will brave searing deserts and icy plains. You will have to seek answers among the living and the dead. You must confront the Revenants and banish their souls back to the Well forever. You must succeed where Harbinger did not. You must become the Soulbringer... An innovative and unique magic system: THE SECULORUM with over 60 spells to master based on the five elements: Water, Fire, Spirit, Air, Earth. An EPIC involving plot casts you into a fully functioning 3D world with 1000 years of History. Over 100 locations are featured within 60 unique maps. Voices and subtitles all in English. Interact with over 60 individual speaking non player characters and make the right choices. A customisable and very realistic REAL-TIME combat system. You can create your own combat combos to dictate how you want to fight. [Box blurb] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm | JoWood Productions;Deep Silver (Phenomic Game Development) | 2007 | Latest version: 2.01, build 125055 (as of ?) | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars | Aspyr Media;JoWood Productions (Phenomic Game Development) | 2006 | Latest version: 1.02 (as of ?)***Minimum requirements: * Windows 2000 or XP * Pentium 4 1.5 GHz * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM (GeForce 4 Ti or higher) * 5 GB free HD space Recommended: * Pentium 4 2.5 GHz * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM (GeForce 6600 GT or higher)***The most beautiful, perfect and deadly of the Dark Races, the Dark Elves, in league with the mysterious Shadows are threatening to overrun the realm of men... Lead the Avatar and his band of heroes in forging new alliances to face the invasion and save the world of Eo ! But soon the Avatar has to discover even more sinister forces at work... Lead your armies in monumental battles and unravel the truth behind this epic story. The burden of ancient blood is heavy; it has fallen on you to carry it... Features * Innovative new Role-Playing-Strategy Genre * Click'n'Fight and Quick-Action-Buttons: The revolutionary control system guarantees instant action, and a wealth of unique tactical possibilities at your fingertips * Master an epic quest with a gripping storyline and 60+ hours of game-play and a wealth of sub-quests! * Take your pick from a rich variety of skills and spells offering endless combinations for your character Avatar and heroes * Choose from over 100 original Avatar skills * Easy Skill tree system that allows you individual character development * Form your band of customizable heroes with their own motives and goals – from powerful elemental mages to necromancer, healers or archers Living World * Enjoy a highly detailed and living fantasy world that adapts to the actions of the player: Fight monsters, gather items, adventure, trade and collect mighty artifacts to use for your battles * Experience spectacular landscapes with striking environmental effects, from third person to isometric view Fractions and Races * Lead The Realm, The Clans or The Pact to victory, with 12 very different units consisting of infantry, cavalry and flyers * Command 9 different races: humans, elves, dwarves, trolls, orcs, barbarians, dark elves, gargoyles and shadows * Special unit characteristics like camouflage or berserk * Fight against even more AI controlled races such as the dreadful Undead or wild Beastmen * Unleash the mighty masters of the battlefield: the powerful Titans Multiplayer * Extensive co-operative campaigns for up to three players online or via LAN * Experience spectacular mass battles in breath-taking 3D graphics together with your friends * Throw yourself into hot multiplayer battles on action-packed maps with up to six players or against the adaptive enemy AI [Jowood] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Star Trek: Elite Force II | Activision (Ritual Entertainment) | 2003 | Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2003-10)***You get to play as lieutenant Munro, who's now male regardless of which gender you decided for him/her in the previous game, the choice of which has been stripped away in this installment.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * Pentium III or Athlon 600 MHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 1.3 GB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive * 56 Kbps internet connection for multiplayer***Comes on 2 CDs. | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Summoner | THQ (Volition) | 2001 | [b]Minimum requirements:[/b] * Windows 95, 98 or ME * Pentium II or K6-2 400 MHz CPU * 64 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 800 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive * DX-compatible soundcard * Mouse * Keyboard [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium III or K6-2 500 MHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 1.4 GB free HD space * EAX compatible soundcard***DESTINED TO DESTROY... Born with the mark of the Summoner, Jospeh possesses power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfil. Key features * Traverse a beautiful, completely original world spanning two continents. * Fully 3D characters and environments add to a unique Role-Playing game experience. * Encounter hundreds of characters and battle in realtime with 5-person party. * Summon red minotaurs, black imps, golems, and other powerful allies. * Cast spectacular spells. Wield an arsenal of weapons. Clad yourself in the armour of a warrior. * Multi-player adventures for up to 4 players. [Box blurb]***From official site: "A Summoner's inheritance is a power greater than magic. With rings of channeling, Summoners call forth demons and golems, supernatural servants and elemental creatures. Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviors and feared as destroyers. The chosen are born with a mark on one hand, but the origins of this gift were forgotten long ago. Joseph fears his power more than death itself. As a child, Joseph tried to save his village from attackers, but the demon he summoned slaughtered the villagers while Joseph watched in horror, his misguided heroics causing the deaths of those he loved. Exiled and ostracized, Joseph vowed never to summon again. Over the years, the enigmatic Yago counsels and guides the youth, preparing Joseph to fulfil his prophecy. As the invading armies of Orenia march across the Medevan plain, Yago urges Joseph to quest for the ancient rings. Reluctantly, Joseph agrees. On his journey, Joseph meets three young adventurers who become his companions-Flece, Jekhar, and Rosalind. Flece is a cunning thief and cynical rogue who grew up on the streets of Lenele. Jekhar's family perished when Joseph summoned a demon long ago, and now the warrior seeks revenge. Begrudgingly, he helps Joseph on his quest. Rosalind is novice of the Order of Iona and yearns to become a mage-priest and guardian of Iona's divine scrolls. The daughter of Yago, Rosalind is jealous of Joseph's power and hates her father for devoting his life to the Summoner’s cause. Their quest takes them across the world-to the sunken empire of Ikaemos and the rugged wilds of Liangshan, from the stronghold of the Khosani to the Jade River that flows from Heaven. In the ruins of lost civilizations and the temples of Orenia, they search for the Summoners' rings." | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Wizardry 8 | Sir-Tech;Crucial Entertainment;Night Dive Studios (Sir-Tech) | 2001 | [b]Species:[/b] (playable) * Human * Elf * Dwarf * Gnome * Hobbit * Faerie (sprites) * Lizardman (sauroid) * Dracon (sauroid) * Felpurr (felinoid) * Rawulf (caninoid) * Mook (yeti/bigfoot-like humanoid) [b]Natives:[/b] (to Dominus) * Higardi (human-like beings) * Trynnie (rodent-like humanoids) * Rapax (demon/minotaur-like beings) [b]Aliens:[/b] (in addition to the playable species) * Umpani (rhino-like humanoids) * T'Rang (insectoids) * Rattkin (ratmen) ... and whatever the Dark Savant is.***Latest version: 1.2.4 (as of 2001?)***EAN-13: [code]5060004691470[/code] (Crucial Entertaiment; pre-patched to 1.2.4) ... SafeDisc "protected", has intentional errors on third CD in sectors 337890 to 340482.***Comes on 3 CDs.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98 or 2000 * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 64 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 1.2 GB HD space***[b]ignorant protagonist[/b] - the 6 original party members have little understanding of technology or even basic astronomy. The game intro establishes that you're seemingly some extremely primitive people compared to others in your homeworld (they had spacecraft there as well), several comments during game deepens your understanding of how ignorant they really are and makes them seem almost pitiable. It also makes you wonder what strike of genius did the Mook have when they decided You were good choice as bodyguards.***A New Wizardry for a New Generation Wizardry 8 raises the standard for fantasy role-playing with a vengeance. Prepare yourself for a new level of excitement, immersiveness, and depth that made role-playing games one of the best-selling, best loved genres of all time. This is the legacy of Wizardry 8. Acllaimed critics agree! * Explore a vast 3D world filled with action, magic, and adventure. Wander through dark dungeons, lush landscapes, scorrching volcanoes, and even beneath the sea. * Create your own custom party of adventurers. Make a gnome gadgeteer, a lizardman figher, a rawulf lord, or even a faerie ninja. The possibilities are endless! * Choose a custom personality for each character and hear them speak over 100 lines of dialogue. Kindly or chaotic, burly or surly - how your characters act is up to you. * Talk to dozens of intelligent characters. How you treat them determines whether they become powerful allies or deadly enemies. * Battle over 300 types of monsters in some of the most intense combat ever seen in a RPG. The unique auto-targeting system makes combat easy to learn, while the huge number of strategies adds unprecedented depth. * Advanced creature A.I. brings a new level of realism to RPGs. You don't just hunt the monsters - the roaming monsters hunt you. * Cast over 100 spells using a unique power-level system that guarantees that no spell ever becomes obsolete. [Box blurb]***Wizardry 8 is an epic fantasy RPG that picks up where [[gameid:42564 Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] left off. You may recall that all hell had broken loose at the end of Wizardry 7. The Dark Savant had taken flight with a device called the Astral Dominae, an incredibly powerful artifact containing the secret of life itself. Following him are two powerful races, the T'Rang and the Umpani, as well as your own brave party of adventurers. Everyone is headed to Dominus, a world on the cusp of the Cosmic Circle, birthplace of the Astral Dominae and home of the Cosmic Lords. Many paths will converge on Dominus, and many long-hidden secrets will be revealed. [Sir-Tech] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Ys Origin | Nihon Falcom;XSEED (Nihon Falcom) | 2006 | 700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit. The battle that raged upon the ground had begun ascending for a second round up above. One day, amidst this turmoil, the Goddesses stole away into the night, vanishing from Ys altogether. And there's only one place they could have gone: the Devil's Tower. A search party of knights and sorcerers was hastily formed and dispatched to the surface in hopes of retrieving these runaway deities. Among its members were apprentice knight Yunica Tovah and troubled sorcerer Hugo Fact. This is their story. Or at least, it's how each of them remembers it. Expanding upon the gameplay elements introduced in Ys: The Ark of Napishtim and further developed in Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Ys Origin perfects the formula by adding different styles of play and new features never before seen in the Ys universe. Best described as an arcade-like platformer RPG with Metroidvania elements and a complex, multi-faceted narrative, Ys Origin is the perfect mix of action, exploration and story. Screen-filling bosses with complex AI, unique platforming elements, innovative puzzles and a deeply involving mystery await within the wildly varied confines of this classic Ys dungeon. Come see how long you can last in the Devil's Tower... Key Features: * Officially available in English for the very first time. * Three unique playable characters in story mode, with additional variations (and characters?) unlockable through other modes. * Five difficulty levels ranging from "Very Easy" for casual players to "Nightmare" for true Ys masters. * Unlockable "Time Attack" and "Boss Rush" modes for anyone looking to show off his/her boss-taming abilities. * Unlockable Arena Mode pits players against massive hordes of enemies for unique gameplay rewards. * Over 40 unique Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud support and hundreds of highly competitive leaderboards. * Minutely configurable high-resolution graphics with true widescreen support. * Fully adjustable controls supporting virtually any USB gamepad, as well as a standard keyboard and mouse setup.***Steam/English release was on 2012-05-31***Prequel to the whole Ys series and the second game that doesn't revolve around Adol Christin (first was Ys Strategy), set some 700 years before the events of Ancient Ys Vanished (Ys 1&2). The chosen character affects the story some, but the played areas and such are the same. Encountered NPCs, including bosses, are not always the same and the dialogue tends to be different even if following the same lines. Some items are found in different places too. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Ys: The Oath in Felghana | Falcom;XSEED Games (Falcom) | 2005 | When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically. Hordes of violent monsters roam the outskirts of town, a long-dormant volcano has suddenly sprung back to life and the new lord of the land has begun mercilessly and inexplicably extorting money from its long-suffering citizens. While Dogi seeks out his former combat master for answers, Adol tends to the townsfolk -- and finds himself embroiled in a world of political conspiracies, ancient legacies and unthinkable taboos. A complete 3D reimagining of the 16-bit console classic "Ys III: Wanderers From Ys," Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a fast-paced action role-playing game with tight controls, Metroidvania-style exploration elements, intense combat with epic screen-filling boss battles, and a thrashing, percussive arranged soundtrack that's been heralded by many as one of the best of all time. Based on the original 2005 PC release, this classic is finally officially available in English with added Steamworks features such as achievements and cloud saving. Come see why Falcom fans the world over regard this game as "Ys, Perfected"! Key Features: * Six difficulty levels ranging from "Very Easy" for casual players to "Inferno" for true old-school gaming masters. * Unlockable "Time Attack" and "Boss Rush" modes for anyone looking to show off his/her boss-taming abilities. * Over 30 unique Steam Achievements as well as Steam Cloud support. * Adjustable high-resolution PC graphics with original blood effects intact. * Gamepad support in addition to standard keyboard and mouse controls. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
