Yes folks, it is here and it actually looks good and plays rather
well. OK, it is in beta, and is a bit rough around the edges but what
you basically have here is a great RPG game for the facebook generation.
Don't
expect this game to have you ditching your Xbox 360 or PS3 any time
soon, it is a facebook game after all, but it is an Atari game featuring
the Dungeons & Dragons franchise - and, unlike Atari's last D&D
venture, this one doesn't suck.
You can choose from
one of several classes as well as customize your character and allocate
skill points to various character traits before you set off. The
tutorial is similar to EA's Dragon Age facebook RPG, but once you get
going the game comes into its own and begins to shine.
In
the town of Neverwinter you can recruit characters to join you in your
quests as well as select from a list of different adventure quests to
follow. You can select a different difficulty level for each quest too
which is a good option for more experienced players. Recruiting party
members is done via the tavern, and characters beyond Level 2 cost gold
or crystals (the in-game currency). Level 1 characters, though, can be
added to your party for free.
What we have then is a
great looking turn-based RPG that does seem to be worthy of the Dungeons
& Dragons franchise. In order to defeat the nasty creatures you'll
inevitably come across, you'll need to choose the makeup of your party
carefully as well as use some strategic thinking when it comes to making
your moves. Do you go in for melee combat or do you use ranged attacks
to wear down the enemy first?
We're impressed with what we've seen so far, and looks like Atari are on to a winner with this one.
4:53 PM
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