This game because it is so unique and great still remains one of my favorite games of all time.
This RPG, is one of a kind, and even though released in 1999, still is just as enjoyable to play today in 2006.
In combat, you actually use your mouse as the weapon or the shield. I haven't seen this done in any other game and this is what makes it addictive and fun to play. An example would be while holding the Ctrl button to go into combat mode, click and hold the left mouse button while moving it to the right and release which in-game causes the character to swing his sword to the right. There are many ways to attack, and many combinations of movements that can be used with the mouse in order to get the character to fight in game.
Movement is simple, just click on the space you want to go to with the mouse. Even though the surroundings in the game drawn in a 2D environment, they are enough to make a player go "Woah!" every time they move on to a new area, and there are simply hundreds of areas for your 3D characters to move on to.
The story is as I already said, brilliant, and there are plenty of heroes to choose from as you find them along the story but you may only choose 3 to follow you on your quest. You can interact with almost any citizen or character that you meet and in the conversations there is much amusement to be found from what they say.
I recommend you get this game, it will be one of the best games you have ever played for most of you and if the fans of Silver wish to see Silver 2, support Spiral House by going on the Atari forums, and convince them to fund Spiral House once more in order to develop Silver 2.
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