ORIGINAL (1.4) VERSION SUCKS, BUT THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION IS THE ONE YOU NEED TO GET, IT WORKS AND ROCKS...

User Rating: 9.4 | Dungeon Lords PC
By CooperTeam | Review Date:
First, before I begin, the review I give is about the Collector's Edition, not the original version. Gamespot apparently hasn't played the "Collector's Edition" version of this game. It fixes a LOT of problems that the original had. Plus, the CE (Collector's Edition) has a lot of updated and NEW features not found in the original version, such as new skills, new abilities, new maps, and new quests. You will know it's the CE version because it comes in a tin box (Yes, I said TIN box, not a cardboard box) with the words "COLLECTOR'S EDITION" right on there. I do not know what the original version box looks like so I can't say what else is different.

GRAPHICS
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The graphics are fantastic. The views give the idea that you really are in a forest, a town, or in a dungeon. The interface display is very well set up. Even the inventory and character display is very nicely done. The monsters are also well designed and detailed. Zombies, skeletons, worms, wolves, even living trees all look freakish and well suited. I will say, you will have tons of fun fighting fire-breathing DRAKES. The environment looks are just outstanding. Rocks, trees, grass, even building walls all look very well designed and give off every detail. And wow, you should see how they did the looks of the spells. The magical abilities are very nicely detailed. (You should see how the lightning bolt and fireball look) And lets not forget the day & night simulation. the programmers even spaired no expence on the design of the weapons and armour. The only thing that might get you is that some how, water is not flat. Somehow the programmers didn't take into effect that water shouldn't have hills or plateaus. (No, the water doesn't have waves or tides, it is hills and plateau sahped) Other than that, you will be very pleased with the graphical design of the game.

CONTROL
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The controls are simple to use. arrow keys control strafing and forward/backward while the mouse is used for aiming and direction and some action commands. Plus, conversation interface is very straight forward, click on your response and off you go. Even the character developement system is very easy to use. You will also love the kinds of classes and heraldries you can become, including the following...

Battlemage
Deathlord
Knight
Ninja Lord
Overlord
Samurai
Shadow Lord (Only found in CE version)
Valkyrie
War Witch
Wizard

Also, what I do like is that, instead of using general spell points, the amount of spells is based on how many arcane, runes, celestial spells you buy or find. Most magic is charged so you can regain your spells back over time after use. There is quite a number of Arcane, Rune, Celestial, & Nether spells to use and master. Plus, there are tons of weapons to find or buy as well as armour, artifacts, accessories, and magical trinkets. Plus, if you love Multi-player, this game has mulit-player options to use. So you can play alone, or with friends.

OVERALL
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I think you will be impressed with the CE version of this game. The only problem you might run into is when the game generates random monsters. It has to load the monsters first causing lag in the game, pretty much to a hault. It's a bit annoying at times, but it's not always that bad. in the past 100+ hours I played this game, I have yet to ever see the game crash on me. So somethikng to keep in mind when getting this game. Also, I do not recommend using the ALT-TAB to go back to windows, that's the ONLY time the game will crash on you. This game has a lot to offer for anyone who is into Adventure/RPG games.

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