Knights of the Chalice

[Llyranor]

Just played the demo, hadn't really heard of the game before. Pretty fun. Seems to be a pretty awesome implemention of turn-based party-based combat. Reminded me a lot of DnD, but I guess that's because it uses the Open Gaming License 3.5.

 

Full game worth it? Buy? Yes/no.

[Starwars]

*Definitely* worth buying IMO, my RPG of the year last year together with Dragon Age.

[Hurlshort]

What happened to pictures and links, Llyr? You used to be so thorough.

[Morgoth]

That's some impressive next-gen gfx the game has there.

[Oner]

What happened to pictures and links, Llyr? You used to be so thorough.

Nice way of saying '****load of text'.

[jaguars4ever]

What happened to pictures and links, Llyr? You used to be so thorough.

Nice way of saying '****load of text'.

What is this, the eHarmony of game reviews? "Personality" is not going to cut it. I want gratuitous pics of awesomeness!

[Llyranor]

Alright, I took the plunge and bought this crap a few days back. Very good fun. Tried out Ironman mode, but after getting wiped out a few times within the first few battles, decided maybe I wasn't ready yet. I'm now a few hours in, after a few dungeons, and it's been pretty much a blast. The tactical turn-based combat is very well-done and accessible (I can pretty much get info on any specific rule via hyperlinking very quickly). Pacing is pretty good; combat goes by very fast/smoothly. Still a good challenge, but I'd say things are a little easier once I gained access to some mid-level area effect spells, though. I'd say the combat's been more enjoyable and involving than most of the shovelware CRPG crap that's been available lately. Pretty glad I bought this. If you miss the good old days of turn-based tactical battles, try the demo.

Edited February 9, 2010 by Llyranor