Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Publishers: MakeItSo Software
Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol is a first-person dungeon crawler that was released for the PC in 1995. The game is set in the fictional world of Mordor, which is based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The player takes on the role of a lone adventurer who must descend into the depths of Dejenol, a vast and dangerous dungeon, in order to defeat the evil sorcerer Dejenol.
The game is played from a first-person perspective, and the player character can move around the dungeon by using the arrow keys or the mouse. The player can also interact with objects in the environment by clicking on them with the mouse. The game features a variety of different enemies, including orcs, goblins, and demons. The player must use a variety of weapons and spells to defeat these enemies.
The game’s dungeon is procedurally generated, which means that it is different every time the player starts a new game. This makes the game more challenging and replayable. The dungeon is also very large, and it can take many hours to complete.
Gameplay
The player character in Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol is a lone adventurer who must descend into the depths of Dejenol, a vast and dangerous dungeon, in order to defeat the evil sorcerer Dejenol. The player character can move around the dungeon by using the arrow keys or the mouse. The player can also interact with objects in the environment by clicking on them with the mouse.
The game features a variety of different enemies, including orcs, goblins, and demons. The player must use a variety of weapons and spells to defeat these enemies. The player can find weapons and spells throughout the dungeon, or they can purchase them from merchants.
The player character can also level up by defeating enemies and completing quests. As the player character levels up, they will become stronger and more powerful. The player character can also learn new spells and abilities as they level up.
Setting
The game is set in the fictional world of Mordor, which is based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Mordor is a dark and dangerous land, and it is home to a variety of evil creatures. The player character must travel through Mordor and defeat the evil sorcerer Dejenol in order to save the world.
Development
Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol was developed by Westwood Studios. The game was released for the PC in 1995. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best dungeon crawlers ever made.
Reception
Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol was praised for its challenging gameplay, its large and complex dungeon, and its dark and atmospheric setting. The game was also praised for its innovative use of procedurally generated content.
Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol was a critical and commercial success. The game sold over one million copies worldwide, and it received positive reviews from critics. The game was nominated for several awards, including the Game of the Year award from Computer Gaming World.
Legacy
Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol is considered to be one of the best dungeon crawlers ever made. The game’s challenging gameplay, its large and complex dungeon, and its dark and atmospheric setting have made it a classic among fans of the genre. The game has also been cited as an influence on other dungeon crawlers, such as Diablo and Grim Dawn.
Additional Information
- Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol was the first game in the Mordor series. The series has since spawned several sequels and spin-offs.
- The game was developed by Westwood Studios, which is also known for developing the Command & Conquer series.
- Mordor: The Depths of Dejenol was released for the PC in 1995. The game was also ported to the PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1996.
- The game was a critical and commercial success. The game sold over one million copies worldwide, and it received positive reviews from critics.
- The game is considered to be one of the best dungeon crawlers ever made. The game’s challenging gameplay, its large and complex dungeon, and its dark and atmospheric setting have made it a classic among fans of the genre.
Review Score
7.5/10
