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In this first 3D sequel to the classic puzzle action series, you are just
minding you business, having dinner with the Sultan (who happens to be you father-in-law)
your new bride, and the Sultan's brother, when all of a sudden everything changes. The
Sultan's nephew has imprisoned you and captured your bride, and now you're going to
have to fight to regain the life you worked so hard to earn. Escape your cell and evade
deadly traps, break spells and find weapons and deal with diabolical puzzles. There's
12 complex levels and seven detailed environments. The third-person viewpoint can make
things a little confusing sometimes but the various palaces, caverns, dungeons and
ruined cities have been well created and some of the many opponents you will face on
your travels are truly fierce. Armed initially with just a sword, you'll eventually
progress to magic potions and a bow and arrow - this doesn't sound like much, but
the combat system is actually very elegant, relying on a good sense of timing and
dexterity. Players used to more destructive projectile weapons might be disappointed,
though. The combat system alone sets it apart from the rest of the pack, but also
contributing to the game's atmosphere are the many puzzles and traps, the latter
including some nasty razor-edged gadgets that bring tears to the eyes. |