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System Shock 2  Electronic Arts;Night Dive Studios (Looking Glass Studios;Irrational Games)1999The developer desired to create a Linux version of this game but did not have access to the source code. When pressed for further details they say that the source code is lost. Subsequently, there is an officially supported wine based Linux port available on Steam.

Further reports suggest that a stolen version of the source code may be in the possession of an illegal hacker. Sections of this stolen code are available on the web but because of current US copyright law the stolen code cannot be used by anyone, including current ligitimate developers of the game.***MPN: [code]LGE08902537S[/code] (box), [code]LGE08902537CA[/code] (other side of the box), [code]LGE08902537IB[/code] (jewel case), [code]LGE08902537D[/code] (CD)
GTIN/EAN-13: [code]5030930021290[/code]***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows 95 or 98
* 200 MHz Pentium CPU
* 32 MB free RAM
* 2 MB VRAM
* 250 MB HD space

[b]Recommended:[/b]
* 300 MHz Pentium II CPU
* 64 MB free RAM
* 4 MB VRAM
* 3D accelerator
* 550 MB HD space***UNIQUE COMBINATION OF SCI-FI HORROR AND ROLE PLAYING AND 1ST-PERSON GAMEPLAY

Enter the O.S.A. to fine-tune your mind to manipulate your environment and carry out deadly psionic warfare.

Utilise an assortment of equipment and cybernetic enhancements including computer hacking tools and special ability boosters.

Use your wits to battle worm-eaten mutants that react to every sound and moving shadow.

Train yourself to use the psionic amplifier and access 35 different psi powers including kinetic redirection, projected pyrokinesis, and neural restructuring.

From the creators of [i]Thief: The Dark Project[/i], the [i]Ultima Underworld[/i] series and the original [i]System Shock[/i].
[Box blurb]***[b]missing images[/b] - title screen, more in-game screens
[b]install OS limit[/b] - refuses installation on NT-based machines, citing DX6 limitations. This can be skipped by adding [code]-lgntforce[/code] command-line option to the setup program.
[b]adv-xpdistr[/b] - there's really no experience, only "cyber modules" which are awarded at varying quantities upon completing tasks related to the main plot and occasionally found from the game world. These are used to buy upgrades to the protagonist's "cyber rig", each subsequent upgrade costing more cyber modules than the last (for skills the initial cost is also much higher than few of the following upgrades to them).
[b]possessed[/b] / [b]parasites[/b] / [b]body horror[/b] - the host remains conscious quite far into the transformation process, often heard pleading to be killed while the parasite controlled body attacks the protagonist. Obviously there's no cure for them besides death (and even if there was, hardly any would wish to live as such horribly mutated creature).

-- averted
telekinesis - only used to take items from a distance, not to manipulate them or any other objects***Latest version: 2.3 (as of 1999-09)***"System Shock 2 is the sequel to [company=Looking Glass Studios]Looking Glass Studios[/company] / [company=Origin System]Origin System[/company] 1994 PC and Macintosh title, [game=#33139]System Shock[/game]. Like System Shock 1, there will be persistent levels (i.e., drop an item on one level, and you could go back later to retrieve it), gameplay elements like logs, inventory, skills, persistent world, leaning, hacking, RPG elements, multiple weapons and enemies, and a compelling storyline. Unlike most other first person shooters, the purpose of System Shock was not to kill everything in sight; nor was it a "find the key to move onto the next level" game. The plot was always present, but not so confining as in traditional shooters—there was almost always more than one task to accomplish. Levels were realistically designed and had logical reasons behind them. It is the principle of System Shock 2 to continue this game design."
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Arx Fatalis  JoWood Productions (Arkane Studios)2002Cast away from the surface of the Earth by the disappearance of the sun, Mankind lived hidden underground in the Fortress of Arx. Humans only have magic left to survive against Ratmen, Dragons and starvation...

But a much greater danger is hovering above the world of Arx Fatalis. Lurking in the eternal darkness of the mines, it feeds off the innocent souls of the city. It is not a monster. It is not human. It is pure evil.

The adventure has just started, and soon,
the fate of Arx, will be in your hands.

Arx Fatalis is a medieval heroic fantasy first person role playing game which places the accent on immersion, storyline and innovative magic system.

Arx Fatalis is intended for RPG and adventure players.

Dive into the universe of Arx

Arx Fatalis is an RPG that thrusts the player into an extremely complex fantastic world. Arx Fatalis combines a rich storyline with impressive medieval settings. The easy to use interface results in maximum interaction. The player is in an intense immersion state where he can feel how each one of his actions affects the surrounding world. The goal of the game is to reduce to nothing the cult of Akbaa, God of destruction and Chaos, and thus, prevent him from returning to the physical world. If the player fails, the demon will crush Arx under its rule of blood and terror.

The player, assuming the role of potential hero, fights in a large underground fortress, with wood clubs, swords, lances. and many magic artifacts, against the threat of multiple underground creatures (Goblins, Trolls, Ratmen and other vicious creatures.)

But rough power is not always the best road to victory. The hero may also use the new "screen magic" to advance. By using the mouse, magic runes have to be drawn and combined on screen in order to create powerful spells that will protect the player or give him the strength to defeat his enemies and to complete his quest.

In addition to the fight against demons and monsters, there is also a practically infinite number of interactions with the creatures and objects in the fortress, which enable the player to regain his memory, solve enigmas, and fulfill quests. By accumulating experience points, the player is able to lead his hero and train him any way he wants.

Dare to enter the world of Arx Fatalis. Explore the underground cities, secret temples, ancient mine tunnels, discover forgotten civilizations and dominate the magic of Arx Fatalis...***The game may suffer from severe [i]flickering[/i] and depth buffer issues under some circumstances. The actual cause is unknown as it fixed itself and I failed to reproduce it.

Bumb mapping used by the game is one of the earliest methods and causes some graphical glitching on at least NV's GPUs (buttons and doorways otherwise revealed by sufficiently high intuition are colored almost pitch black). Therefore it is recommended you disable it.

Forcing anti-aliasing causes some text to disappear, the game itself has no anti-aliasing options so this is only reminder not to do it in externally.***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
* 500 MHz Pentium II CPU
* 64 MB RAM
* 16 MB VRAM
* 750 MB HD space
* 4X CD-ROM drive

[b]Recommended:[/b]
* 900 MHz Pentium III CPU
* 256 MB RAM
* 32 MB VRAM***Latest version: 1.21 (2011-01-14)

Version history:
* 1.18 (2007-10?)
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EVE Online  CCP Games;CDC Games (CCP Games)2003[b]Free expansions:[/b] (major patches, really)
* Second Genesis (2003-05)
* Castor (2003-12-18)
* Exodus (2004-11-17)
* Exodus: Cold War (2005-06-29)
* Exodus: Red Moon Rising (2005-12-16)
* Bloodlines (2006-03-02)
* Revelations I (2006-11-29)
* Revelations II (2007-06-19)
* Trinity (2007-12-05)
* Empyrean Age (2008-06-10)
* Quantum Rise (2008-11-11)
* Apocrypha (2009-03-10)
* Dominion (2009-12-01)
* Tyrannis (2010-05-26)

For details on the expansions, see: [url]http://www.eveonline.com/features/[/url]***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows 2000 SP2, XP or Vista
* Pentium III or Athlon 800 MHz CPU
* 512 MB RAM
* 32 MB VRAM
* GeForce 2 Series or Radeon 7200 or similar GPU
* 6.0 GB free HD space
* 56k modem or better Internet connection
* min. 1024x768 resolution

[b]Recommended:[/b]
* Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon XP 1500+ CPU
* 1 GB RAM
* 128 MB VRAM
* GeForce 6200 class or Radeon 9000 series or similar GPU
* Broadband internet connection
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Neuro Hunter Deep Silver (Media Art)2005Officially stated similarities (influences?) are System Shock 2, Deus Ex and Gothic for games, MacGyver TV series and the Matrix movie(s).***Computer expert Hunter is hired by the Johnston Biotek corporation, just called "Corporation" in the game. Hunter is to repair the network of a mining complex but fails and ends up in an underground cave world after an explosion. A man called Toadstool finds him and tells F where they are: In an underground world where a computer freak called Hacker has seized power. Left alone by the Corporation, Hunter has to find a way back to the surface all by himself. On his quest he meets Kathryn, a mysterious woman, who sometimes helps the player. Hunter faces many dangers and problems; for instance, when he is confronted by sinister figures in an underground prison colony. Of course we cannot give away whether he finds the suspected lift to the surface there :-)

Features:
* Cyberpunk role playing game with atmospheric graphics
* First Person View
* 36 main and 6 side quests wrapped into an intriguing Sci-Fi-story
* Gigantic subterranean World: extensive caves, secret labs, mystic temples, generator rooms uvm.
* 69 NPCs, you can interact and trade with
* 14 different monster classes and many subclasses: reptiles, hybrids, humanoid mutants, giant spiders, quantum ghosts and more...
* 14 different weapons with second attack options: from the rusty knife to the plasma cannon.
* 30 instructions and recipes, for building useful items, food or exotic weaponry
* skillsystem with 7 character abilities for individual problem solutions and a high replay quality
* 6 classes of different implants to improve your characters’ abilities
* Tactical realtime-fights in the Matrix – hacking of networks and sabotage of security systems
* Theft and Data-Theft included!
* impressive render cutscenes from 3D-iO
* All ingame text was recorded in a professional sound studio
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Dark Messiah  Ubisoft (Arkane Studios;Floodgate Entertainment;Kuju Entertainment)2006Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

* Cutting-edge technology: Experience an enhanced version of the famous Source™ Engine created by Valve. Discover the fresh perspective of a view with complete body awareness, realistic movements, physics rendering, and a complete first-person melee combat system in a fantasy setting.
* Never-ending action: Challenge the forces of evil in 12 huge levels and learn to master over 30 weapons and an arsenal of devastating spells.
* Evolve your character: Extend your gameplay experience without being limited to a single discipline. Learn powerful new spells and attacks using Dark Messiah's unique Skill Evolution System as you progress through the game.
* Revolutionary multiplayer mode: Get ready to battle with up to 32 players in the revolutionary Crusade mode, which will enable players to gain experience and new skills across dynamic online campaigns. Enlist with the humans or the undead and choose among five complementary character classes.***EAN-13: [code]3 307210 212511[/code] (Ubisoft / UK)***[spoiler=Show spoiler tag info;Hide][b]shapeshifting[/b] - this ability is gained late in the game.
[b]hybrid protagonist[/b] - the son of the demon sovereign and some human.[/spoiler]***The German release of the game received some censorship.
Namely the following things were changed:
* Severing limbs or heads from mobs was disabled
* Mutilating corpses was disabled
* Mobs can't be impaled
* Burning mobs die right-out***Multiplayer for this game requires Steam, unlike singleplayer.***[b]Minimum requirements:[/b]
* Windows XP
* 2.2 GHz CPU
* 512 MB RAM
* 128 MB VRAM
* 7 GB free HD space

[b]Recommended:[/b]
* 3 GHz CPU
* 1GB RAM
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Black Prophecy gamigo (Reakktor Media)2011[media=youtube]XyxPtHLVDpQ[/media]***STORY

In the 26th century, mankind has expanded across the galaxy, yet only few of its colonies are controlled by Humans. The true rulers are the cybernetically enhanced Tyi and the biogenetically perfected Genides. Their striving for total control over all human species drives them into the territory of an ancient alien race that does not tolerate other cosmic civilisations: the "Restorers".

To survive this war and uncover the motives of the alien's destructive behaviour, you are forced to join one of the two dominant human races. Their search for the origin of the Restorers becomes a race for survival of all three human species.

Created in close cooperation with science fiction writer Michael Marrak, the online universe of Black Prophecy lets players jump into countless missions and massive cinematic space battles, to save and sculpt the future of mankind.

FEATURES

* Realtime Action
Fighters, carriers and other capital ships engage in space battles of epic proportions, fought out between up to 300 players seeking fame, power, resources and the control over strategically important space stations.

* Modular Fighter Construction System
Individually modify and optimise your ship with a vast range of modules, parts and weapons which offer a tremendous number of possible combinations to perfectly match your style of play.

* Clan Space Stations
Clans can acquire their own space stations and modify them with new modules and functions to fit their needs.

* Innovative Mission System
Play by yourself, in a Clan, or together with a whole fleet to subdue your opponents and uncover secrets of cosmic proportions. Victory and defeat of every battle affects the well-being of your faction and influences the whole game world. Capture precious resources to improve your ship, your space station and the power of your Clan.

* Spectacular Audiovisual Presentation
Utilising state-of-the-art graphic technology and a cinematic orchestra soundtrack, Black Prophecy creates a captivating atmosphere unknown to any other MMO.
[10TACLE]
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UnEpic author2011Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination. Eager to keep playing within the RPG to create his own adventure, he decides to go along for te ride until his delirium comes to an end.
Once inside the castle, Daniel is inhabited by a mysterious shadow. This dark spirit can communicate with Daniel, but not control him. The shadow has a simple goal: to escape from the prison of Daniel's body. There's a catch, though-- the dark spirit can only escape if Daniel perishes.
Struggling against enemies in the castle, with the dark spirit attempting to murder him at every turn. Daniel finally discovers his goal: to kill Harnakon, the master of the castle, and free the Pure-Spirits who are trapped within. While the stage seems set for a typical role-playing adventure, Daniel will soon discover that everything is not what it seems...

RPG 2D platform game
200 rooms to explore
7 bosses to kill
70 spells to learn
100 different weapons
More than 2000 lines of clever dialogue and pop-culture references
Full RPG character sheet, including upgradeable skills
Quests
Potions, Scrolls, Rings, Magical weapons and artifacts
Pets
Achievements
Statistics, including a worldwide leaderboard
Multiple endings and difficulty settings
Interactive Castle Map, which can be written on and altered
...and hidden treasures galore!***Un dungeon crawler bastante corriente, que sólo destaca por las trampas y algunos elementos narrativos.
Su nombre le describe bastante bien, carece de nada que lo convierta en épico, sin embargo su humor tan friki, castizo y chabacano lo convierten en entretenido y simpático, y digno de ser probado.

5 de 10***[media=youtube]Qr5dCc7_xqM[/media]
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Jagged Alliance: Back in Action Kalypso Media (Coreplay)2012Jagged Alliance Back in Action is a contemporary remake of the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.

Designed from the ground up to offer a modern gaming experience, Back in Action showcases an updated isometric 3D look and interface, highly detailed character models and a variety of new gameplay features. Back in Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist him. Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator’s iron grip, players will command rebel and mercenary forces while using tactical, diplomatic and economic tools to keep troops supplied and ready for the next flight, all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles.

Back in Action’s innovative "plan & go" combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements to guarantee that the intricacies of tactical warfare are rendered in dynamic, exciting gameplay. This challenges would-be commanders to master not only strategy and tactical combat, but also to maximize their team’s capabilities through RPG-like character advancement.

Key features:
* Unrivaled mix of combat (tactics), roleplay, business and strategy
* Innovative "Plan & Go" combat system combines RTS gameplay with turn-based elements
* Realistic war setting with authentic-looking firearms
* Laptop/computer menu as a central anchor point for the player
* Assemble your own unit of mercenaries from numerous unique mercenaries
* Simultaneous control of multiple squads using a strategic map
* Convincing characters who interact with and comment on the game events
* All the dialog has audio
* Acquire resources by capturing mines and encampments
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Legend of Grimrock Almost Human Games2012Simplemente la mejor conversión al videojuego del misterio, emoción y claustrofobia mental que transmite un juego de rol de exploración de mazmorras.
Además de destaca por su único sistema de juego, que mezcla un manejo casi de aventura gráfica con un combate a semitiempo real y una creación de personajes muy RPG y variada.
Y especialmente notable por su efecto "sólo una escalera/puerta más", haciendo volar el tiempo con facilidad.
Eso sí, lo del modo Old School ya es para nostálgicos masocas XD
9 de 10.***What is Legend of Grimrock?
* Old-school dungeon crawling game inspired by Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder and Ultima Underworld.
* Explore a vast dungeon riddled with hidden switches, pressure plates, sliding walls, trapdoors and more.
* Discover secrets, cast spells with runes and craft potions with herbs.
* Fight murderous monsters and seek lost artifacts in ancient tombs.
* Create a party of four characters and customize them with different races, classes, skills and traits.

Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawling role playing game with an oldschool heart but a modern execution. A group of prisoners are sentenced to certain death by exiling them to the secluded Mount Grimrock for vile crimes they may or may not have committed. Unbeknownst to their captivators, the mountain is riddled with ancient tunnels, dungeons and tombs built by crumbled civilizations long perished now. If they ever wish to see daylight again and reclaim their freedom the ragtag group of prisoners must form a team and descend through the mountain, level by level.

The game brings back the oldschool challenge with highly tactical real-time combat and grid-based movement, devious hidden switches and secrets as well as deadly traps and horrible monsters. Legend of Grimrock puts an emphasis on puzzles and exploration and the wits and perception of the player are more important tools than even the sharpest of swords could be. And if you are a hardened dungeon crawling veteran and you crave an extra challenge, you can arm yourself with a stack of grid paper and turn on the Oldschool Mode which disables the luxury of the automap! Are you ready to venture forth and unravel the mysteries of Mount Grimrock?
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Shadowrun Returns Harebrained Schemes2013Comes with the "The Dead Man's Switch" campaign. labelimageminimize
Underrail  Stygian Software 2015[b]Summary[/b]
Underrail is an old school turn-based isometric indie role playing game that focuses on exploration and combat. It's inspired by western RPG classics such as Fallout, Arcanum, Neverwinter Nights and System Shock 2.

[b]Story[/b]
The game is set in a distant future, when the life on the Earth’s surface has long since been made impossible and the remnants of humanity now dwell in the Underrail, a vast system of metro station-states that, it seems, are the last bastions of a fading race.
The player takes control of one of the denizens of such a station-state whose life is about to become all that much more interesting and dangerous, as our protagonist is caught midst the conflicting factions of the Underrail as the violently struggle to survive in the harsh underground environment.

[b]Features[/b]
* Great character customization possibilities through stats, skills, feats, items and more that allows for many different play-styles
* Tactical turn based combat that utilizes weapons, energy shields, grenades, psi abilities and more
* Vast underground world to explore: city states, abandoned building complexes, natural caverns, secret areas and more
* Elaborate item crafting system
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Salt and Sanctuary Ska Studios2016 labelimageminimize
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