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Dragonshard Review at Gameplanet

Discussion in 'Game/SP News & Comments' started by chevalier, Nov 3, 2005.

  1. chevalier

    chevalier Knight of Everfull Chalice ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    Gameplanet has published a concise and informative review of Dragonshard, along with a couple of well-chosen screenshots to illustrate. Here's a snip:

    Although we hit a snag with one chapter of the six-part tutorial (it wouldn't run, and then the downloaded patch refused to install), it is an excellent starting point – both for experienced RTS gamers and newbies. You are guided through the basics in short stages, and graduate fully prepared to take on the story-driven single player campaigns or Skirmish mode - a one-off battle against computer opponents; or either of the multiplayer options (over LAN or GameSpy).

    The screen is well laid out, with two mini-maps in one corner representing the above-ground battlefield and the underworld of Khyber. A number of unobtrusive buttons and icons give one-click access to quest information and objectives, plus units, commands and items in your champion's backpack. An info bar at the bottom of the screen displays at-a-glance information on resources, population and global XP. As is usual with an RTS there are an awful lot of hot keys, but you can either take 'em or leave 'em since the point and click interface is perfectly adequate for most commands.


    Read the whole thing at Gameplanet.
     
  2. Sir Farivald

    Sir Farivald The Obsidian Cleric

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    Wow... quite a positive one. I may have to give the demo another try now my PC's upgraded...
     
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