Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun Series

Приключения гладиатора И его друзей. СЮЖЕТ Геракис и его команда (на протяжении обоих игр серии состав не меняется) не знают поражения в битвах. Их ждут две части ураганных приключений. ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ Игровой процесс представляет собой изометрическую RPG с тактическими боями. Рассмотрим плюсы и минусы игры, подведем итоги. ПЛЮСЫ: + Приятная графика с учётом года выпуска оригинальных игр. Во второй части графон похуже. + Отличное музыкальное и звуковое сопровождение. + Серьёзные тактические битвы. + Хорошая прилагаемая документация в виде мануалов, хитростей, подсказок по управлению. ТО, ЧТО МОЖЕТ БЫТЬ КАК ПЛЮСОМ ТАК И МИНУСОМ: +- На мой взгляд, игра слишком сложная. Но может кому-то это нравится. МИНУСЫ: - Отсутствует русская локализация хотя бы текста. Уровень требуемых познаний английского - средний. ВЫВОДЫ Годная тактика. При этом еще и с прикрученной системой D&D, Крайне рекомендую к ознакомлению. PS: Традиционно, полную версию обзора, со скриншотами, описаниями, красивым оформлением, можно найти в кураторе или группе. Это часть большого материала "Dungeons&Dragons. Обзор Gold Box Classics+". Если понравилось - жмите палец вверх и вступайте в группу RunnerStreams, у нас здесь обзоры, конкурсы, актуальная информация о скидках на годноту, раздачах и прочее. Подпишитесь также на куратора. Всем хороших игр!

Really enjoyed this one, started off quite hard, mellowed off in the middle becoming easy once you get haste...and then big spike in the last battle. I think visually the game still looks very good and although the music is repetitive I did like the tracks overall (not my wife who kept complaining it's the same *** sound over and over). I'd say the game shines in its freedom to go where and how you want. Psionicists' spells were a bit lackluster, and the melee fighters made most of the kills. Very solid game, highly recommended. Took me 27 hours in total (spent 3 hours trying out builds and graphical filters - used DOSBox Staging instead of the dos emulator which comes with Steam) and there were some side content which I didn't get to so perhaps there was a couple of hours more worth of gameplay.

Developed by Strategic Simulations and published by SNEG, Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun Series is a collection that preserves two of the most distinctive role-playing games ever released under the Dungeons & Dragons license: Dark Sun: Shattered Lands and Dark Sun: Wake of the Ravager. While many fantasy RPGs take place in worlds filled with thriving kingdoms, noble heroes, and lush landscapes, the Dark Sun games transport players to Athas, a brutal desert world scarred by ecological devastation, political oppression, and constant struggle for survival. Even decades after their original release, these games remain notable for their unique setting, ambitious design, and willingness to challenge both players and genre conventions. The setting alone is enough to separate the collection from most fantasy role-playing games. Athas is not a world of abundance but one of scarcity. Water is precious, vegetation is rare, and powerful sorcerer-kings dominate the few remaining city-states. The environment feels hostile long before players encounter enemies, creating a sense of danger that permeates every aspect of the adventure. This bleak atmosphere gives the games a personality unlike anything found in more traditional fantasy worlds. The setting feels closer to a post-apocalyptic survival story than a conventional heroic quest, making exploration consistently interesting. Dark Sun: Shattered Lands begins with a compelling premise that immediately establishes the harsh realities of Athas. Players take control of a party of gladiatorial slaves who must escape captivity and navigate a dangerous world filled with political intrigue, hostile creatures, and ruthless rulers. The progression from powerless prisoners to influential figures capable of shaping the fate of entire regions creates a rewarding narrative arc. Unlike many RPGs where heroes begin with a sense of destiny, Shattered Lands makes players earn every victory through determination and careful decision-making. Wake of the Ravager builds upon that foundation by expanding the scale of the story. The sequel introduces even greater threats and explores more of the Dark Sun setting, presenting a larger and more ambitious adventure. Together, the two games create a cohesive journey that showcases many of the most interesting aspects of Athas. Players who complete both titles gain a deeper appreciation for the setting's lore, conflicts, and unique interpretation of fantasy storytelling. Character creation is one of the strongest aspects of the collection. Instead of focusing on a single protagonist, players assemble an entire party, selecting races, classes, and abilities that influence how the adventure unfolds. This approach creates a greater sense of strategic planning because party composition directly affects combat effectiveness and exploration options. Building a balanced group becomes an enjoyable challenge in its own right, particularly for players who appreciate traditional tabletop-inspired mechanics. The games draw heavily from Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules, and that influence is felt throughout the experience. Character progression, combat calculations, spellcasting, and skill development all reflect the complexity of the tabletop system. For longtime Dungeons & Dragons fans, this authenticity is a major strength. The games successfully capture the feeling of managing a tabletop party while adapting those mechanics to a computer RPG format. Combat remains one of the most engaging elements despite the age of the games. Battles are tactical and require careful positioning, resource management, and strategic thinking. Charging blindly into encounters is rarely effective. Instead, players must consider the strengths and weaknesses of their party while making efficient use of spells, psionic powers, and equipment. The tactical depth helps keep combat rewarding, especially as enemies become more dangerous later in the adventure. One feature that makes the Dark Sun…