Added: 11.03.2014 17:29 | 1 views | 0 comments

The Shadowrun franchise has seen several video game adaptations, but until last year's , for example, is based heavily on a table RPG and uses fundamental mechanics from Dungeons amp; Dragons. KOTOR is just as linear as Dragonfall, yet it maintains the illusion of a much bigger world, of which you see only a tiny sliver. Part of that is supported by the ability to loot bodies for items, especially unique ones, and part of that comes from the game's crafting system. Both mechanics are bare-bones, but they keep you from knowing everything the game has to offer up front. That creates mystery and encourages you to explore to find better gear and neat little secrets. Sadly, Dragonfall relies exclusively on monetary quest rewards and the occasional item or two in a storage locker. That means all of your really great equipment comes from merchants, and while it is true that your inventory grows as the game progresses, the absence of gear you find in the field robs you of one of the most vital experiences in these kinds of games: finding something truly amazing that you didn't expect.

Thankfully, that knock doesn't do much to dull Shadowrun: Dragonfall's sharp edge. Harebrained Schemes has shown that it is committed to improvement. It has fixed a lot of the critical problems from the first entry (most notably that abhorrent save system), and the writing is leaps and bounds better here, making Dragonfall the first game that truly capitalizes on this incredible universe's great potential.

Added: 11.03.2014 1:15 | 8 views | 0 comments


Brandon Koch, GIZORAMA - "Most western styled RPGs are either based on or draw influence from Dungeons and Dragons. The popularity of the universe and ruleset have almost become synonymous with geekdom, so most gamers could be excused for not knowing of the German counterpart whose popularity is almost solely based in Germany called The Dark Eye. There have been several games over the years based on The Dark Eye such as The Realms of Arkania and Drakensang but these titles havent reached the popularity of its DD counterparts Baldurs Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The Daedalic Entertainment developed Blackguards attempts to take The Dark Eye to the realm of strategy/tactical RPGs with turn based grid combat. Daedalic is best known for its point and click adventure titles so this foray into a new genre is an interesting direction for the company that despite a few minor flaws could be called a success. Daedalic has practice executing well written stories and Blackguards continues t...

Added: 07.03.2014 21:24 | 4 views | 0 comments


The procedurally generated "ultimate space anime fantasy" will join the already-announced PS4 version.

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Way back in August, we caught wind of an oddball mash-up that put RPG characters on the fairway in the aptly named Dungeons Golf. It fell off our radar since then, but - like so much a birdie from the rough - it's made its way to the green pastures of the App Store and Google play. And, better still, it won't cost you a dime to download. The title's a bit misleading, however, as there a...

Added: 07.03.2014 20:35 | 2 views | 0 comments


Way back in August, we caught wind of an oddball mash-up that put RPG characters on the fairway in the aptly named Dungeons Golf. It fell off our radar since then, but - like so much a birdie from the rough - it's made its way to the green pastures of the App Store and Google play. And, better still, it won't cost you a dime to download. The title's a bit misleading, however, as there a...