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It has been a long journey. From the humble beginnings as a youth in the security of Candlekeep, traveling to the depths of slaved-worked mines, to the cloak-and-dagger politics of Baldur’s Gate; as far down as the capital city of Amn, having to deal with the depraved obsessions of the madman Jon Irenicus and an … Continue reading “Baldur’s Gate II: Throne of Bhaal”

Some time after the events described in Baldur’s Gate, the protagonist and his friends Imoen, Minsc and Jaheira have been captured by an elven mage called Jon Irenicus. His intentions and connection to the heroes unknown, Irenicus conducts experiments on them, holding them in cages somewhere in his vast underground complex. During his absence, the … Continue reading “Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn”

This add-on to Baldur’s Gate contains new items, voices, abilities, and quests. This does not offer an extension to the main plot of the game but offers four new quests, all of which are very large and may take a few hours to complete. It adds new areas to the game world, including a town … Continue reading “Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast”

Candlekeep is an ancient fortress situated on the rural Sword Coast. Recently, inexplicable events have been plaguing this quiet place, which has long become a large library where men of wisdom and knowledge can study in peace. Unknown mercenaries try to enter the walls of Candlekeep, interested in a seemingly ordinary and unimportant young person … Continue reading “Baldur’s Gate”

The luxury zeppelin IFS Zephyr begins her maiden voyage from Caladon in the Kingdom of Arland to Tarant, one of the largest cities in the technologically advanced Unified Kingdom. Suddenly, while the zeppelin is cruising over mountains, two monoplanes attack it and eventually shoot it down. The two half-ogre attackers die in flames along with … Continue reading “Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura”

Anvil of Dawn is a role-playing game featuring pseudo-3D dungeons similar to those of Eye of the Beholder, but with solo gameplay and action-oriented combat reminiscent of Ultima Underworld games. The player controls a single hero (can be chosen between two female, two male and one lizard character) on a quest to destroy an evil … Continue reading “Anvil of Dawn”

An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire is a spin-off to the main Elder Scrolls series and offers a more linear and action-oriented approach than its predecessors. Battlespire is a training ground to become an Imperial Battlemage. When the protagonist enters, the place has been taken over by a Daedra Prince and needs to be saved. The game consists of … Continue reading “An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire”

Star Cruiser is an interactive text adventure in which you explore the inside of an alien vessel which has landed in your home town. The puzzles are standard and logical and the game is a short and enjoyable experience. You can read about my experience with the game HERE

Misadventure is an interactive text adventure written by Roger M. Wilcox in 1980. It was never released commercially but was part of the author’s private collection of games. Years later he decided to unearth his past “treasures” and make them available to the public. In this game you explore a “dungeon-like” complex in which you … Continue reading “Misadventure”

Amazon: Guardians of Eden is an adventure which tries to capture the feel of a “B series” set in 1957 – complete with cliffhanger endings at the end of each chapter. The plot follows the adventure of Jason Roberts, whose brother was attacked during an expedition into the Amazon. Now Roberts starts his own expedition to … Continue reading “Amazon: Guardians of Eden”