Grimrock is ok. It has good graphics, but I am not particularly a fan of the gameplay. For example the way magic is used, right clicking on the character to attack, only three classes to choose from, and the such. However, it is still good to see a party based dungeon crawler. Although I haven't played through the entire game, I am assuming Grimrock is strictly just a dungeon exploring game. Grimrock is game geared towards those who like dungeon master and eye of the beholder-like games.

LOE is strictly inspired by Might and Magic which is a completely different style of gameplay altogether. For those who have played MM - World of Xeen and MMVI-VIII will know what I am talking about. LOE won't have the new graphics as you see in grimrock, but you will see both dungeons and an outdoor world to expore, a dynamic random treasure system with tons of different bonus types (more than the might and magic games), ten character classes with each having two promotions each (paladin, crusader, hero), and plenty of more. For those who enjoyed the older might and magic games should find themselves at home with LOE.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I posted my project LOE here a while ago. Here are the latest videos to the Might and Magic inspired game.

LOE is a free not for profit Might and Magic inspired fan based game being created with Rpg Maker VX. LOE is an advanced cross between Might and Magic VII and Might and Magic IV & V – World of Xeen.Some of the features included in LOE include: a dynamic random treasure and enchantment system (more complex than the MM games), a six member party, over 20 skills and 70 spells, material bonus's for equipment (silver, gold, etc), and much more.

LOE Website:
http://www.legendoferthia.com/

Latest Trailor: 04/15/2012
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150799221100450&set=vb.162796367110054&type=2&theater

Gameplay Updates: 12/24/2011

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150543957835450

A while ago I posted some information about my project, "The Legend of Erthia." I have done some major updates and added many more features. As it stands, LOE is now a cross between Might and Magic VII and Might and Magic IV - World of Xeen. LOE is a free game that is being developed for those who are fans of the Might and Magic Series.

Click on bottom signature to go to the LOE facebook page.

Here are all of the latest LOE screenshots.

I agree, Company of Heroes was an excellent game.

I remember using the FRUA engine. It was an ad&d goldbox game maker. It was very interesting in it's time.

Thanks for the feedback. I posted it on GOG forums. The offical LOE page can be found here:

www.legendoferthia.com

I am currently creating a game for those who love classic rpgs such as Might and Magic III-VIII. I have been working on this for a while now, but I have a lot of progress done. Once the game is released it will be available to everyone for no cost because it is a fan game.

Please checkout LOE Facebook page for more screenshots and videos.

Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Legend-of-Erthia/162796367110054

Keep in mind, I am using oblivion screenshots for some of the interiors as placeholders. LOE will have original interior art once LOE is completed.

Some of the features included:

- Complex random treasure system (much moredynamic then the Might and Magic series)
- Party based Rpg
- Character Creation
- Over 20 different skills
- Tons of different weapon, armor, and itemtypes
- 80 spells
- Over 200 different monsters
- Massive world to explore
- Schedule and time system (alpha stages)
- Might and Magic like training system for leveling up
- Plenty of more!