Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MSX2, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000
- Developers: Westwood Associates
- Publishers: SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.), StarCraft, Inc.
Phantasie 3: The Wrath of Nikademus (1987)
Phantasie 3: The Wrath of Nikademus is a classic computer role-playing game (CRPG) released in 1987 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). It is the third game in the Phantasie series, and is considered by many to be one of the best CRPGs of all time.
Phantasie 3 is set in the fantasy world of Khaldun, which is being terrorized by the evil sorcerer Nikademus. Players create a party of up to six adventurers and set out on a quest to defeat Nikademus and restore peace to the land.
The game features a deep character creation system, with players able to choose from a variety of races, classes, and skills. The combat system is turn-based, and players must carefully manage their resources in order to succeed.
Phantasie 3 was a critical and commercial success, and is still considered one of the best CRPGs ever made. It was praised for its deep gameplay, challenging combat, and epic story.
Gameplay
Phantasie 3 is a turn-based CRPG in which players control a party of up to six adventurers. The game world is presented in a top-down perspective, and players can explore the world by moving their party around the map.
Combat in Phantasie 3 is turn-based, and players must carefully manage their resources in order to succeed. Each character has a limited number of action points per turn, which can be used to move, attack, or cast spells. Players must also manage their party’s health, mana, and fatigue levels.
Phantasie 3 features a deep character creation system, with players able to choose from a variety of races, classes, and skills. Each race and class has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and players must carefully consider their party composition before setting out on their adventure.
Setting
Phantasie 3 is set in the fantasy world of Khaldun, which is being terrorized by the evil sorcerer Nikademus. Nikademus has unleashed a horde of monsters upon the land, and the people of Khaldun are living in fear.
Players must create a party of adventurers and set out on a quest to defeat Nikademus and restore peace to the land. Along the way, they will explore a variety of dungeons and landscapes, and encounter a cast of colorful characters.
Characters
Players can create a party of up to six adventurers, each with their own unique race, class, and skills. The races in Phantasie 3 include humans, elves, dwarves, and halflings. The classes include fighters, mages, clerics, and thieves.
Each race and class has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, humans are versatile and can use a variety of weapons and armor, while elves are skilled archers and mages. Dwarves are strong and tough, while halflings are agile and stealthy.
Players must carefully consider their party composition before setting out on their adventure. A well-balanced party will be able to handle a variety of challenges.
Story
The story of Phantasie 3 begins in the village of Havenwood. The village is being terrorized by a group of goblins, and the villagers are desperate for help. The player’s party is hired to clear the goblins out of the village, and this sets them on a path to confront the evil sorcerer Nikademus.
As the party travels the world, they will learn more about Nikademus and his plans. They will also meet a cast of colorful characters, including allies who will join their party and enemies who will try to stop them.
The story of Phantasie 3 is epic in scope, and it will take players on a journey through a variety of dungeons, landscapes, and encounters. Along the way, they will learn about the history of Khaldun and the forces that are threatening to destroy it.
Legacy
Phantasie 3 was a critical and commercial success, and is still considered one of the best CRPGs ever made. It was praised for its deep gameplay, challenging combat, and epic story.
Phantasie 3 has had a lasting impact on the CRPG genre. It was one of the first CRPGs to feature a deep character creation system, and its turn-based combat system has been used in many other CRPGs.
Phantasie 3 is still played by many fans today, and it is considered a classic of the CRPG genre. It is a must-play for fans of CRPGs and anyone who is interested in the history of video games.
Review Score
8.5/10
