Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Stormfront Studios
- Publishers: Brasoft Produtos de Informática
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor (2001)
Introduction
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a dungeon crawl role-playing game released in 2001 for Windows. It is the third game in the Pool of Radiance series, and is based on the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. The game was developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Hasbro Interactive.
Gameplay
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a dungeon crawl RPG, with a focus on hack and slash combat and exploration of large dungeons. The player controls a party of up to six characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills. The party travels through the dungeons, fighting monsters, solving puzzles, and completing quests.
The game’s combat system is turn-based, with each character taking turns to attack, cast spells, or use items. The game features a wide variety of monsters, each with their own unique abilities and weaknesses. The player must carefully consider the strengths and weaknesses of their party members and the monsters they are facing in order to succeed in combat.
In addition to combat, the game also features a number of puzzles and traps. The player must use their wits and problem-solving skills to overcome these challenges. The game also features a number of side quests that the player can complete for additional rewards.
Story
The story of Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor takes place in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. The player characters are a group of adventurers who have been hired to investigate the ruins of the ancient city of Myth Drannor. The city was once a thriving metropolis, but it was destroyed centuries ago by a cataclysmic event. The player characters must explore the ruins of the city and uncover the secrets of its destruction.
As the player characters explore the ruins of Myth Drannor, they will encounter a variety of challenges, including deadly monsters, cunning traps, and ancient puzzles. They will also meet a number of NPCs, including friendly villagers, helpful merchants, and treacherous villains. The player characters must use their skills and abilities to overcome these challenges and uncover the secrets of Myth Drannor.
Characters
The player can choose from a variety of character classes to create their party. Each class has its own unique abilities and skills. The character classes available in the game are:
- Fighter: The fighter is a melee combat specialist, skilled in the use of swords, axes, and other weapons.
- Cleric: The cleric is a divine spellcaster, able to heal the sick, protect the party from harm, and smite the undead.
- Mage: The mage is an arcane spellcaster, able to cast a wide variety of spells, including fireballs, lightning bolts, and mind control.
- Thief: The thief is a skilled rogue, able to pick locks, disarm traps, and sneak past enemies.
- Ranger: The ranger is a skilled archer and tracker, able to fight from afar and navigate the wilderness.
- Paladin: The paladin is a holy warrior, able to fight evil and protect the innocent.
Development
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor was developed by Stormfront Studios, a game development studio founded in 1996. The game was developed using the Aurora Engine, a game engine developed by BioWare. The game was released on Windows in 2001.
Reception
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its challenging combat, complex puzzles, and immersive story. The game was also praised for its faithfulness to the Dungeons & Dragons ruleset.
Legacy
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is considered to be one of the best dungeon crawl RPGs ever made. The game is still played by many fans today, and it has inspired a number of other games in the genre.
Conclusion
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a classic dungeon crawl RPG that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game’s complex combat, challenging puzzles, and immersive story make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
