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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

You know, just because Darkstone doesn't cost...doesn't mean it's not a good game...I don't see why people do not like this game. The quests are awesome and the battling is loads of fun. And the good thing is the battles aren't random(best regards to FF7 though-another great game). Any serious RPG player knows that the makers of almost all games lack the same knowledge, we want a 360 degree rotating camera! The story isn't real deep and amazing, but it is still a lot of fun. Try it... You won't regret it, trust me.

Great Dungeon Crawl!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game was an answer to our prayers. We kept hoping Diablo2 would be put on Playstation2, but those snots built it for PC only. And then this wonderful dungeon crawl came along. It's a great game! It's true there are a few glitches like the long loading time, and no guide book. But who cares? It's a fun game and we have spent days playing it. Let's look at some pluses: Non-anima. You get to buy/find/learn increasingly more complicated weapons and spells and you develope your characters. Great fun looking for that better weapon or spell. We haven't checked out duping, etc. We usually leave that until we've played the game to death and are beginning to be bored. That hasn't happened yet. That's all the time we have as we want to go back to playing. If you are a Diablo fan, buy this game. Very enjoyable.

very good and fun game review from danny a 13 year old gamer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this game is extremely fun if you follow the story along. starting by reading the history in the instruction manuel, watching the opening cinematic when you start a new game, and then going from level 1 up until the end. this game throws in harder enemies as you progress in the game. the graphics aren't top of the line, but if graphics dont bother you, go and have fun. the gameplay is wut makes this game fun, if your a thief/assassin the funnest thing to do is get a long range weapon were your fast with and run up to your enemy, (if more then 2 dont do it), and just swing away. the sound is good in some parts, like if you or an enemy hits a shield it sounds realistic, or if the swords clash. the blood looks kind of like sparkly colored dust, but that makes the game not gore-filled like diablo. well all-in-all i give this game a 5-star rating, or if possible, more. i love this game and will want to take it to the grave with me.(not really, but still worthy enough.) well i hope this review helped you decide to purchase or not to purchase. bye!

Attention Crawlers!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Pretty much, this game is purely a dungeon crawl. It's roaming from screen to screen, fighting the monsters & collecting items, while gaining experience to improve your character. While there is an overall plot, in addition to sub-plots that take place in each area, mainly you're just trying to get bigger & badder so you can do away with more beasties. If you're out to go roaming through the caves, just looking for things to take out, I'd highly recommend this game.

Plus #1: There are far more sub-plots available than there are areas, so you can play the game multiple times and encounter new things along the way.

Plus #2: Three choices of viewing: Overhead, set-perspective, or the more common roaving-perspective (which personally gives me a headache).

Can't beat it for the money

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Did this one ever surprise me. I'm still basically at the early stages of the game but for the money you can't beat it. Actually its better than 95% of the games I have paid $50 for. Control is good, game play is fun, its not a rental, its a buy!

Dungeons Away!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I just have to say that what Damadone said is right, a game doesn't have to be expensive to be fun, I just rented it tuesday from family video and I think it's an awesome game in the diablo sense of game play, I've been playing this game anywhere from 4-5 hours a day since I got it and when I have the money I'm gonna go buy it. I can't seem put down the controler for very long unless it's to eat, get something to drink, or sleep!!(or Shower,so I don't stink Too Much)

WOW!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I LOVE THIS GAME!! You might think it sucks because it is only $... and not very popular. If you are a smart kid and like old castle times you will think this is your favorite game and play it constantly. The graphics arent as great as some, but you dont notice them unless you think about it. this is my favorite game and I would suggest buying it because it is only $... and if you dont like it (which you would) then you wouldnt feel it is a waste of money. the fun part is getting lots of money and looking at all the neat weapons and spells and armor and all that stuff, and picking out what to buy because it all looks really cool and would make the game alot funner. If you read this review you should know I really know what games are good and if I were you I would believe me and buy it because it is great!!

Not even worth the ...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: February 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Its quite obvious why this is a ... title. Basically a very mediocre RPG. You can only play as one character and one player and the graphics will bring back memories of your Atari 5200.

A 'Role-Playing' Game that Isn't

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have read reviews of Darkstone here and elsewhere, and the general consensus regarding this inexpensive game has been negative. If you are looking for one of those role-playing-for-shut-ins-type games with lots of talking between short stints of playing, then Darkstone is not for you. I like that I can play for a half hour now and then and have a good romp casting spells to whip trolls and what-not.

The gist of Darkstone is simple. Find seven crystals to make the time crystal to beat the dragon at the end. There are eight different character types, male and female each of a wizard, warrior, thief, or the clergy. As you kill monsters along the way, you accumulate skills and magic bits and money. Who doesn't like that?

The only short comings of the game are how slow the transitions between scenes are and the fact that there is no two player mode. If Take2 made a sequel or another game like Darkstone, I would certainly buy it.

Cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 60
Date: September 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I thought the game was cool and exciting.

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