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Welcome to Game Collector, where GameSpot hunts for great deals on games so you don't have to. This week's edition features 10 of the finest, most distinctive games set in high-fantasy worlds. If swords, sorcery, damsels, and dragons appeal to you, then any game on this list will too. So if you're looking to fill out your game collection with some of the greatest fantasy games to date, or you're looking for a great gift for someone who does, then this week's Game Collector is for you.
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition (1999)
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Blizzard's unforgettable classic is renowned for its instantly familiar yet very distinctive fantasy setting. As commander of either the human or orc factions, you'll wage a huge war against the opposing side in a series of great single-player scenarios. You can also play Battle.net Edition online, and this rerelease even includes the expansion missions from the Warcraft II expansion pack.
Age of Wonders (1999)
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The high-fantasy setting in Age of Wonders is immediately recognizable--elves, dwarves, barbarians, orcs, and many other factions collide in an epic battle that you get to control. The turn-based mechanics of Age of Wonders are well thought out, and the game features an impressive variety of options and features, as well as colorful, attractive graphics.
Icewind Dale (2000)
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Enter the frigid northern regions of the Forgotten Realms, the most popular Dungeons & Dragons setting, in Black Isle's Icewind Dale. Though the game uses the Infinity engine as seen in the Baldur's Gate series, Icewind Dale is much more action-oriented than those games--its brisk pacing and richly detailed, atmospheric locales make it a pleasure to play.
Heroes of Might and Magic Millennium Edition (2000)
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This great package includes the original Heroes of Might and Magic, Heroes II, the Heroes II expansion, and Heroes of Might and Magic III, all in one set. These classic turn-based strategy games have tremendous personality--and tremendous lasting appeal. In each installment, you'll field armies of mythical creatures led by powerful heroes, all in an effort to unite the countryside under your flag.
Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
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This superlative first-person action game by the now-defunct Looking Glass Studios is set in an inspired, unconventional fantasy world. As the master thief Garrett, you rob from the rich to pay your bills; but soon enough you happen upon a plot where there's much more at stake than just money. Thief: The Dark Project is already considered a classic.
Nox (2000)
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Westwood Studios' Nox is an action-packed role-playing game that's reminiscent of Blizzard's extremely popular Diablo series--only Nox is even faster paced. The game features three distinct character classes and a great line-of-sight system that reveals only what your character would actually see. Nox's tongue-in-cheek fantasy setting is just as likable as the rest of the game.
Disciples: Sacred Lands (1999)
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The lavishly detailed hand-painted graphics found throughout Disciples are almost more enjoyable than its addictive, interesting turn-based gameplay. The game features campaigns for four different factions--humans, undead, dwarves, and demons--all of which are vying for control of an ancient fantasy world. Disciples boils turn-based strategy down to its purest essence.
EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark (2000)
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Verant's massively multiplayer online role-playing game is set in the world of Norrath, a place characterized by just about every fantasy convention you could possibly think of. EverQuest has everlasting appeal, and The Ruins of Kunark--the first official expansion for the game--adds a lot to it. The Kunark expansion contains the original game, so it's all you need to start exploring Norrath's huge environments.
Die by the Sword (1998)
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This gory hack-and-slash action game lets you take up arms against armies of kobolds, ogres, and other fantasy creatures. Die by the Sword features an innovative control scheme; you can use your mouse to control your character's sword arm directly, which gives you nearly limitless control over how to rend your evil foes limb from limb.
Dungeon Keeper 2 (1999)
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The sequel to Bullfrog's dungeon-management game, Dungeon Keeper 2 revisits the concepts of the original and sports very impressive 3D graphics. Your goal is to corrupt the land and make its inhabitants fear your name--you'll do so by building the best dungeon you can, which will attract various creatures into your servitude. With these, you can slay the hapless do-gooders who'll try to stop you.
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