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Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny HD (1.3) reviewed at RPGWatch

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Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny HD (1.3) reviewed at RPGWatch

Review - posted by Zed on Fri 1 November 2013, 15:27:09

Tags: Crafty Studios; Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny (Remake)

The folks at RPGWatch have posted a review of the HD remake of Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny. Known for its disastrous and bug-riddled state at launch, one may wonder how much they have improved on the game. Is it worth giving it a go, now? RPGWatch seems to think so:

So, the ultimate question is, did I enjoy my time spent with Realms Of Arkania: Blade Of Destiny? Absolutely! Minor bug annoyances aside, the game feels like a real adventure and has a load of potential. I missed some of the features that haven't been implemented to this point, yet the game still delivered a good level of immersion and a memorable journey that you create yourself. If you're looking to spend some time with a throwback RPG and immerse yourself in an open-world fantasy land with adventure, interesting RPG mechanics and a challenging and unforgiving game world, you really can't go wrong with Realms Of Arkania. The game doesn't hold your hand and it expects you to learn it's inner workings in order to survive, which is a breath of fresh air, really. There are still a few kinks in the mix, though. You will have to be able to look past some bugs in order to fully enjoy yourself, but if you really dig to the core, you may be pleasantly surprised at what you uncover.​

This being an RPGWatch review, it comes with a rating (in case they would get listed on metacritic or something) and a pros/cons box (for the serious hard-working consumer who wants to stay informed, but not "read a review"-informed).

I'm giving it a solid 3 out of 5 rating, however, when it's fully patched and all the features are in and functioning properly, it's an easy 4. As of right now, it's still playable and fun, so give it a shot.​
Pros
The survival elements make the game unique
Interesting item and inventory system
Deep character stats, talents and spells

Cons
A little rough getting started, especially for newbies to th[e game?]
Many character models are reused
Still not a finished product
Read the full review here.

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