| Stonekeep | Interplay Productions | 1995 | |
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One of the best "cinematic" RPGs ever made, Stonekeep is an excellent introductory-level single-player first-person RPG adventure that boasts very high production value, but unfortunately suffered in the market due to some game-crashing bugs that should have never made it past beta testing. Once patched, though, Stonekeep shines through with excellent story, immersive gameplay, one of the best user interfaces ever seen in RPGs, and a gentle learning curve that makes the game perfect for newcomers to the genre who find statistics-based RPGs (e.g. Wizardry) too daunting. You are Drake, a hero who finds himself in the ruins of Stonekeep. Your task is to find and rescue Thera, who has been trapped by the evil Shadowking. The game includes a surprisingly well-written novel which describes the backstory about the world, Thera and Stonekeep in great detail, perfectly setting the stage for the actual game. It has an incredibly immersive atmosphere that makes you feel as if you are truly wandering in the halls of Stonekeep. Although most monsters look a little pixellated and two-dimensional, the full-screen, first-person perspective and excellent background graphics maintains a suspension of disbelief. Additionally, all cut-scenes occur right inside the gameworld, making the immersion even more powerful. The game's user interface is also very well thought out. The "magic journal" automatically keeps track of everything for you, including player stats, clues, items you have found, and maps. | ||
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