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Severely underrated game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 15
Date: July 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

... This game is the most fun I've had since playing Diablo 1 on the PC. Don't believe the negative reviews! Try it for yourself. I've been gaming for over 20 years and I can with confidence say that this game is one of those underdogs that comes by every so often that I'm so glad to find.

GRAPHICS: Graphically, the game reminds me of a cross between Diablo and Gauntlet Legends. I think the graphics are very nice. The wilderness is colorful and woodsy and the dungeons are dark and sinister. There are neat lighting effects, such as magic spell effects and torches. The enemies are varied and well done, as are the character sprites.

SOUND: The sound effects are great, from the clink and clash of weapons to the thud of a club upside a goblin's head. The CD music is highly reminiscent of Diablo and really adds to the atmosphere, whether you're in a town, the wilderness, or a deep, dark dungeon. I like the tunes so much in fact that I wouldn't mind listening to them all on their own.

GAMEPLAY: Apart from being pleasing to the ears and eyes, the gameplay is where Darkstone really shines. The character classes are varied and include such professions as fighter, wizard, monk, and assassin, and both genders, so there's something for everyone. There are many different spells and weapons to acquire, as well as armor, potions, scrolls, and other various items. There are people you can interact with in towns and villages. There are quests and sub-quests and plenty of things to do. I can easily play this game for hours and often have to pull myself away -- it is very addictive, as much as Diablo was for me, I would say... The longest load is when the game is booting up for the first time after choosing to start or continue a quest from the main menu (about 40-45 seconds). After that, entering a town or dungeon or returning to the wilderness doesn't take that long at all (maybe 20 seconds, tops),... only time this game accesses the disc is when you are entering or exiting a dungeon level, town, or the wilderness, just like in Diablo.

Anyhow, to sum it up, Darkstone is a fantastic game, easily one of my Playstation favorites, and at its "bargain title" price it's an absolute steal. I'm so happy that Take2 Interactive released this game. Finally, an American, non-Anime PSX RPG! Sure, the storyline is pretty unoriginal but somehow I don't even notice. Please, do yourself a favor and buy this game. If you like Diablo or fantasy games in general I don't see how you won't really enjoy this one.

Severely underrated game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I really, really don't know why this game has gotten bad reviews. This is absolutely insane. This game is the most fun I've had since playing Diablo 1 on the PC. Don't believe the negative reviews! Try it for yourself. I've been gaming for over 20 years and I can with confidence say that this game is one of those underdogs that comes by every so often that I'm so glad to find.

GRAPHICS: Graphically, the game reminds me of a cross between Diablo and Gauntlet Legends. I think the graphics are very nice. The wilderness is colorful and woodsy and the dungeons are dark and sinister. There are neat lighting effects, such as magic spell effects and torches. The enemies are varied and well done, as are the character sprites.

SOUND: The sound effects are great, from the clink and clash of weapons to the thud of a club upside a goblin's head. The CD music is highly reminiscent of Diablo and really adds to the atmosphere, whether you're in a town, the wilderness, or a deep, dark dungeon. I like the tunes so much in fact that I wouldn't mind listening to them all on their own.

GAMEPLAY: Apart from being pleasing to the ears and eyes, the gameplay is where Darkstone really shines. The character classes are varied and include such professions as fighter, wizard, monk, and assassin, and both genders, so there's something for everyone. There are many different spells and weapons to acquire, as well as armor, potions, scrolls, and other various items. There are people you can interact with in towns and villages. There are quests and sub-quests and plenty of things to do. I can easily play this game for hours and often have to pull myself away -- it is very addictive, as much as Diablo was for me, I would say.

I also want to comment on the complaints I've been reading about this game having slow loading times. The longest load is when the game is booting up for the first time after choosing to start or continue a quest from the main menu (about 40-45 seconds). After that, entering a town or dungeon or returning to the wilderness doesn't take that long at all (maybe 20 seconds, tops), so I'm not sure what all the griping is all about, especially since the only time this game accesses the disc is when you are entering or exiting a dungeon level, town, or the wilderness, just like in Diablo.

Anyhow, to sum it up, Darkstone is a fantastic game, easily one of my Playstation favorites, and at its "bargain title" price it's an absolute steal. I'm so happy that Take2 Interactive released this game. Finally, an American, non-Anime PSX RPG! Sure, the storyline is pretty unoriginal but somehow I don't even notice. Please, do yourself a favor and buy this game. If you like Diablo or fantasy games in general I don't see how you won't really enjoy this one.

Cool

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

I thought the game was cool and exciting.

Sweet Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: April 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It was pretty good although it would be better on the PC or PS2

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!!

For those who long for PC-style RPGs

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: February 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Truly a unique and pleasantly surprising Playstation game: good graphics, appropriate sounds, but above all a true old-school RPG in the style of Diablo. You can hire NPCs, you can purchase all kinds of equipment as you go, and finally: You can rotate the camera! Thank heavens Take 2 and Delphine finally got what so many RPG makers don't: we like to see multiple angles.

At ..., you really can't miss. I would recommend this game at three times that price. If you're tired of japanese-style RPGs and wish your Playstation was a PC sometimes, this game is for you.

Kirkmiester

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

This is one of the best games I've ever played. The big magazine critics think they're so cool by bashing the low budget games. Now, I know that some of those games need to be bashed, but there is no excuse in this game. Maybe if they actually played it, they'd like it. This game is great, the story isn't real deep but the gameplay is tons of fun. If you have ever played a Diablo game, and enjoyed it, this is the game for you. The fighting is great, none of this random battle junk. (Best regards to FF7 though). Any real RPG player knows that there is one thing the makers of almost all games don't get, a 360 degree camera. I highly recomend this game. Don't go by what those critics say, I've actually played the game!!

The critics....

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.

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