Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: 38 Studios, Big Huge Games
- Publishers: 38 Studios, Electronic Arts
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Legend of Dead Kel (2012)
Embark on a thrilling adventure to the distant island of Gallows End in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Legend of Dead Kel!
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Legend of Dead Kel is an action role-playing game developed by Big Huge Games and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows in September 2012. The game is a standalone expansion to Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, and it features a new story, new characters, and a new setting.
Story
The story of The Legend of Dead Kel takes place on the distant island of Gallows End, which is located in the northern seas of Amalur. The island is said to be haunted by the legendary pirate Dead Kel and his Hanged Men. Players will journey to Gallows End with the eccentric Captain Brattigan in order to uncover a secret so great that it has incited wars and toppled kingdoms.
Gameplay
The gameplay in The Legend of Dead Kel is similar to that of the original Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Players will create a custom character and choose from a variety of classes, including warrior, rogue, and mage. Players will then explore the island of Gallows End, completing quests, fighting enemies, and looting treasure.
The game features a new combat system that allows players to chain together attacks to create powerful combos. Players can also use a variety of Twist of Fate Cards to enhance their abilities in combat.
New Features
The Legend of Dead Kel introduces a number of new features to the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning experience, including:
- New story and characters: The game features a new story with a cast of new characters, including Captain Brattigan, a swashbuckling pirate with a mysterious past.
- New setting: The island of Gallows End is a unique and visually stunning setting, with a variety of environments to explore, from lush jungles to treacherous cliffs.
- New enemies: The game features a variety of new enemies to fight, including undead pirates, giant crabs, and other creatures.
- New weapons and armor: The game features a variety of new weapons and armor to collect, including powerful pirate-themed weapons and armor.
- New player housing: The game features a new player housing option, Gravehal Keep, which is a large fort that players can customize to their liking.
Reception
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Legend of Dead Kel received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its engaging story, well-developed characters, and fun combat system. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive side quests and lack of innovation.
Overall, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Legend of Dead Kel is a solid expansion to the original game. It features a new story, new characters, and a new setting, as well as a number of new gameplay features. Fans of the original game will likely enjoy this expansion, and newcomers to the series may also find it to be a worthwhile experience.
Score: 8.5/10
Pros:
- Engaging story
- Well-developed characters
- Fun combat system
- New setting
- New weapons and armor
- New player housing
Cons:
- Repetitive side quests
- Lack of innovation
Overall:
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Legend of Dead Kel is a solid expansion to the original game. It features a new story, new characters, and a new setting, as well as a number of new gameplay features. Fans of the original game will likely enjoy this expansion, and newcomers to the series may also find it to be a worthwhile experience.
Review Score
8.5/10
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