Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS, FM Towns, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-9800 Series
- Developers: Westwood Associates
- Publishers: Strategic Simulations
Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon is an all-time classic RPG that was released in 1991 for the PC. It is the sequel to Eye of the Beholder, and it continues the story of the party of adventurers who defeated the evil beholder Xanathar.
In Eye of the Beholder II, the party is hired by the市長 of the city of Waterdeep to investigate the mysterious Temple of Darkmoon. The temple is said to be haunted by the ghost of a powerful wizard, and it is rumored to contain a great treasure.
The party travels to the temple and soon discovers that it is indeed haunted. They must fight their way through hordes of undead creatures, including zombies, skeletons, and ghosts. They must also solve a variety of puzzles in order to progress through the temple.
As the party delves deeper into the temple, they learn that the ghost of the wizard is not the only thing that they have to worry about. There is also a powerful demon that is trapped within the temple, and it is planning to escape.
The party must defeat the demon and its minions in order to save the city of Waterdeep. They must also find the treasure that is hidden within the temple.
Gameplay
Eye of the Beholder II is a first-person role-playing game. The player controls a party of six adventurers, each of whom has their own unique abilities. The party explores the Temple of Darkmoon, fighting monsters, solving puzzles, and collecting treasure.
The combat in Eye of the Beholder II is turn-based. The player can choose to attack, cast spells, or use items during their turn. The game features a wide variety of spells and items, which can be used to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
Graphics
Eye of the Beholder II was one of the first RPGs to use 3D graphics. The game’s graphics are simple by today’s standards, but they were groundbreaking at the time. The game’s dungeons are dark and atmospheric, and the monsters are suitably creepy.
Sound
The sound in Eye of the Beholder II is excellent. The game’s music is appropriately eerie, and the sound effects are top-notch. The game’s voice acting is also very good, with each character having their own unique voice.
Reception
Eye of the Beholder II was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, sound, and gameplay. It was also praised for its faithfulness to the AD&D 2nd edition rules.
Eye of the Beholder II is still considered to be one of the best RPGs ever made. It is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a great deal of replay value. If you are a fan of RPGs, then you owe it to yourself to check out Eye of the Beholder II.
Legacy
Eye of the Beholder II had a major impact on the RPG genre. The game’s 3D graphics and turn-based combat system were groundbreaking at the time, and they helped to set the standard for future RPGs.
The game also had a significant impact on the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. The Temple of Darkmoon is now one of the most iconic locations in the Forgotten Realms, and it has been featured in numerous other RPGs and novels.
Conclusion
Eye of the Beholder II is a classic RPG that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s graphics, sound, and gameplay are all top-notch, and it offers a great deal of replay value. If you are a fan of RPGs, then you owe it to yourself to check out Eye of the Beholder II.
Review Score
8.5/10
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