Oldschool-Jank the way I love it :D This game has ambitions, from the magic system to the quest design to the absolutely questionable but somehow also really good puzzles, Arkane Studios has definitely dared to do something here. Some of it works quite well, some of it doesn't work at all^^. I found the atmosphere very good, very dark and oppressive but also always motivating to continue exploring the area - I just love dark caves and walls, exactly my taste. The worldbuilding and the lore of the world were also very cool and really drew me in. Lots of references to Tolkien, Dune and Lovecraft, but also a few cool own ideas. The main story, on the other hand, was really rather generic and unfortunately not very interesting. If it had been really good, this could have been one of the best games of all time for me. But unfortunately it remains rather traditional and the main character is also a stereotypical Superman with super abilities, a bit lame. The inventory management was also a horror and I can't emphasize how annoying it was to get stuck at those shitty guards on their patrols and have to reload so you can move again :D Also, it can be easy to accidentally miss important info or not be given it in the first place. You have to explore and find out a lot yourself, but that's also what makes the whole thing so appealing. Some of the dialog was a bit too silly for me, but that's a matter of taste. In general, it's quite a classic that has unfortunately gone under quite a bit...but I also kinda understand why ;)

Reviewed on Mar 03, 2024


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