To say that I enjoyed this game would be a true understatement. It didn't feel like a computer game as much as it felt like an immersion into Dungeons and Dragons but without the paper and pencil this time. I was able to control my party quite easily and it showed how flexible you can be with your strategies. The graphics were acceptable for its time but mattered very little compared to the exceptional gameplay and that storyline. Oh, that story was powerful and you felt very convinced that you were needed in the world of Amn.
The Co-op multiplayer was pure fun but still played quite well as a single player story within the campaign. It was this game that started a real trend of RPG playing for me and brought about a hunger for more and more Bosses to be beaten by my party. I will always remember the story and that evil boss, Jon Ironicus. Yes, I'll remember this as one of the best games.
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