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Play Oblivion Instead

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have not been able to play the game. Every time I have attempted to, it restarts my system. I have downloaded all the "patches", installed, uninstalled, and over again trying to get this game to work on my pc which does fall within all of the specified game requirements to be able to play the game. Obviously there is a huge problem with the game and I can not understand how a game publisher/game developer would release this without working out these major issues. Also, I am out the money it cost me for the program, since they have all of the laws against piracy which leaves me with a game that doesn't work, and without the money that it cost me for this glorified coaster.

might and magic

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Over all a good game, gameplay is fun, not to repetitive. Predictable story line though, and quite linear at that. Uber fun to kick people off high ledges and into enviromental hazards, like spikes and crates.

A fun, artfull time.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The fight animations pleased me most when I first played this game. You can tell your character flows through various stances by the arm movements. The sword strikes are solid, as is all the quarterstaff flourishes and combos. Shooting arrows is realistic, and who wouldn't like to form a fireball between your hands and throw it at stuff? The variety of weapons and approaches to this game make it replayable. The fun fighting alone makes it replayable. The art department did a very good job with this game. Nothing seems out of place, all the characters are realistically (within a fantasy world) represented with style.
If you find any part of the game too easy (or too hard), just alter your playing style for more challange. You can find some items that turn the battles to your favor..too much so in my opinion. But then I prefer drawing the battles out as long as they can last. Though kicking orcs into bonfires, off cliffs, and onto spikes is a fun way to end things quickly. This is also one first person type fantasy game where you can play as an exclusive magic user with real success.
I played this game on my laptop..2 GHZ, 1 gig ram, ati xpress 200m. The first time, i set the directx level to 8 for smooth gameplay. But the second time, i left the directx level to 9, and it played just as smoothly. No noticeable stutters or jerks. (i do have the resolution set to 800X600, though). Make sure to download the 2 patches and install them in order. I mention this so if you have a better machine than mine, you know it will treat you well.(just close all your other programs, and defragment your harddrive.
This game takes advantage of all the lighting, presence, and physics the source engine has to offer.

Beauty in Individuality

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

When I fist started Dark Messiah I had already played the demo, so I had a small idea of what was to come. Though as all demos go, you never really do see the full extent of what it is really made of.
One of the first things you learn about your character is you are a sturdy and competent young apprentice lead to many locations by people you meet on your travels along one of the most beautiful plot lines I have ever seen, very similar to Half Life2 (not that there are aliens in it or anything). In the start of things you immediately begin killing and delving into the elaborate wonder which is a small part of the Might & Magic realm. There are many character and plot twists that had me way more excited than I should have been but hey, why not? Why spend money if you don't let yourself be effected?
Characters, monsters, weapons, it is all amazingly well done. You have choices that affect the balance and outcome of several parts of the story. Everything is about good or evil. You choose which you wish to be, not quite like Fable. The skill system is pretty simple which is good because it allows you to get more into the action. I would have to say though, for a game that is completely 1st person, this is the best for using weapons, the movements are smooth and well thought out. It is a lot of fun to laugh at the zombies when you shoot pieces of their body parts off with an electrical damage bow.
Anyway, though it is very sad when you eventually finish, you are very satisfied after having played. This game is good for people who have quick reaction times if you want to make things more exciting. There are lots of different creatures, a few points in the game to rest and keep from having a heart attack, and an amazingly new variety of ways to dispatch your enemies.

Story and Action draw you in hook, line, and sinker

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am playing the game after patching it with the latest patch and have experienced no problems. I really like the fighting mechanics and magic system, both are graphically stunning. There is a great deal of action to detail, environments are realistic, the physics accurate. I like the story action, a bit linear, but that is ok by me. I like being drawn into a story and this game does that very well.

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