Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: N-Gage
- Developers: Backbone Entertainment
- Publishers: Nokia
Rifts: Promise of Power (2005)
Rifts: Promise of Power is a 2005 video game developed by Irrational Games and published by Atari. The game is a role-playing game (RPG) based on the Rifts tabletop role-playing game. The game was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox.
The game is set in the Rifts universe, a post-apocalyptic world where magic and technology coexist. The player takes on the role of a character who must travel through the world and complete quests in order to stop a powerful evil force from destroying the world.
The game features a turn-based combat system that is based on the Action Point system from the tabletop game. In this system, each character has a certain number of Action Points that they can use to perform actions each turn. Actions include moving, attacking, casting spells, and using items.
The game also features a deep character creation system that allows players to create characters with a variety of different abilities and skills. Players can choose from a variety of races, classes, and backgrounds to create their characters.
The game’s world is large and well-developed, with a variety of different locations to explore. The game also features a number of side quests and activities that players can complete in addition to the main storyline.
Gameplay
Rifts: Promise of Power is a turn-based RPG that is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls a party of up to six characters, and each character has their own unique abilities and skills.
The game’s combat system is based on the Action Point system from the tabletop game. In this system, each character has a certain number of Action Points that they can use to perform actions each turn. Actions include moving, attacking, casting spells, and using items.
The game’s world is large and well-developed, with a variety of different locations to explore. The game also features a number of side quests and activities that players can complete in addition to the main storyline.
Characters
The player can create a party of up to six characters, and each character can be customized with a variety of different races, classes, and backgrounds.
The races in the game include humans, elves, dwarves, and goblins. Each race has its own unique abilities and skills.
The classes in the game include warriors, rogues, mages, and clerics. Each class has its own unique set of abilities and skills.
The backgrounds in the game provide characters with additional bonuses and abilities. For example, a character with a military background may receive bonuses to their combat skills, while a character with a scholarly background may receive bonuses to their intelligence and knowledge skills.
World
The game’s world is large and well-developed, with a variety of different locations to explore. The world is divided into a number of different regions, each with its own unique environment and inhabitants.
The regions in the game include the Northern Plains, the Eastern Kingdoms, the Southern Isles, and the Western Wastes. Each region is home to a variety of different creatures and factions, and players will encounter a variety of challenges as they explore each region.
Story
The game’s story takes place in the Rifts universe, a post-apocalyptic world where magic and technology coexist. The world was once ravaged by a cataclysmic event known as the Great Cataclysm, which tore the world apart and created a number of dimensional rifts.
The dimensional rifts have allowed creatures and beings from other dimensions to enter the world, and these creatures have wreaked havoc on the world. The player takes on the role of a character who must travel through the world and close the dimensional rifts in order to stop the creatures from destroying the world.
Reception
Rifts: Promise of Power received positive reviews from critics upon its release. The game was praised for its deep character creation system, its engaging combat system, and its well-developed world. The game was also nominated for a number of awards, including the Game of the Year award from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
Legacy
Rifts: Promise of Power is considered to be one of the best RPGs of its time. The game’s deep character creation system, engaging combat system, and well-developed world have made it a favorite among fans of the genre. The game has also been cited as an influence on a number of other RPGs, including the Elder Scrolls series and the Fallout series.
Conclusion
Rifts: Promise of Power is a classic RPG that is still enjoyed by fans of the genre today. The game’s deep character creation system, engaging combat system, and well-developed world make it a must-play for fans of RPGs.
Review Score
8/10
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