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| name | publisher(developer) | year arrow_downward | tags | description | |
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| Albion | Blue Byte | 1995 | 1life 23rdcentury adv-undefined alienplanet aliens city civilianprotagonist clanguage combatmode cpu-486 displacementfiction doors dos5 dosextender extraterrestrial felinoids firearms forest fromanotherworld future gog group hotutopdog hunger interfacespoilers inventory lockpicking magic meleeweapons multisequence mystics neutralnpcs nontolkienian noports nudity planetaryromance premadeprotagonist sciencefantasy serious shopping spacefaringage speciesequipment spu-adlib spu-adlibgold spu-ensoniqsoundscape spu-essaudiodrive spu-gm spu-gus spu-mt32 spu-pas spu-pcspeaker spu-rap10 spu-sb spu-sb16 spu-sbpro spu-tandy spu-wavejammer stranded titlementioned titularlocale trash tropic unknownpast walking | Latest version: 1.38 (as of 1996-07) English version is pre-patched.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * MS-DOS 5.0 * 486 CPU * 256 color VGA GPU * 8 MB RAM * 3 MB free HD space * 2x CD-ROM drive * MS-compatible mouse The game box also mentions Win95 as potential platform, but this is only because Win95 was still quite backwards compatible with DOS 5.0.***It is the year 2227, and the gigantic interstellar factory ship TORONTO cruises toward a lifeless planet endowed with a wealth of minerals. While studying the planet in his shuttle craft, the pilot -Tom Driscoll- unavoidably crash lands. Against all expectations he survives to discover his craft has landed in a world rich in flora and fauna - and inhabited by intelligent beings. How could the data on the planet of Albion be so wrong? Take on the role of Tom Driscoll and explore the extensive world of Albion and its endless surprises. Experience its vast beauty and its strange cultures... but beware of its many hidden dangers! You, and the companions you acquire on your journey, will experience countless adventures. Your resourcefulness, skills of negotiation and ability to deal with numerous inhabitants will be repeatedly tested. Your resolve in battle will determine not only your own fate, but that of the whole world! Features * Role-playing adventure with engaging 150,000 word storyline. * Turn-based, tactical, battle sequences, with dozens of magical spells. * Interactive dialog system lets you dictate the next move. * Hundreds of different 2-D and 3-D graphic scenarios combine to create the endless depth of Albion. * User-friendly, mouse-controlled package with auto-mapping facility in the 3-D mode. * Dynamic stereo sound effects put you right into the action. * Characters have their own personalities, cultural backgrounds and levels of intelligence. * No elves, dwarves, orcs and dragons to contend with. * Extensive playing time without impossible to win battles and unsolvable puzzles. * Full of life, secrets, surprises and magic. * It's time for you to travel through this strange world with only your mission in mind so be careful who you trust! * Up to six members in your party. (Image captions) * Journey across the fascinating landscapes of Albion and experience the rich details. * Discover new and mysterious places, with exotic cities portrayed in smooth 3-D graphics. * You will be encouraged to interact and converse with Albion's wide range of inhabitants. * Your magical abilities and tactical cunning will also be tested by the planet's more malevolent creatures. [Box blurb] | labelimagesubject |
