An exceptionally deep D&D RPG that will crush you if you put together a weak party. No recruitment throughout though if you play pure (no reloading) your party members can be eliminated from the game through permanent death (without possibility of resurrection).

All six party members from the start. You can select any or all of the pre-made characters or roll your own. Attribute roles are very lenient as you can allocate / de-allocate attribute points between characters. Not to fear though an excellent utility exists to modify attribute points after starting.

An incredible number of party permutations. Not only are there an incredible number of spells for magic users but special abilities for characters based on class and "kit". Game affecting options in the menu just add onto the heap of game-play possibilities.

Knowledge of party construction is practically a requirement due to the different number of scenarios and mobs the game throws out you, however there are an incredible number of viable parties. Depending on game options the game can be very punishing though easier modes will allow just about anyone to see the ending. Play on core rules or harder and you will need to understand the rule-set to finish.

Given the age of the original game the enhanced edition offers excellent 2D graphics and incredible game enhancing sound. Perhaps the best sound work in any game in the genre.

So demanding, entertaining, thought provoking and ultimately rewarding I played through twice. My highest rating and recommendation.

An exceptionally deep D&D RPG that will crush you if you put together a weak party. No recruitment throughout though if you play pure (no reloading) your party members can be eliminated from the game through permanent death (without possibility of resurrection). All six party members from the start. You can select any or all of the pre-made characters or roll your own. Attribute roles are very lenient as you can allocate / de-allocate attribute points between characters. Not to fear though an excellent utility exists to modify attribute points after starting. An incredible number of party permutations. Not only are there an incredible number of spells for magic users but special abilities for characters based on class and "kit". Game affecting options in the menu just add onto the heap of game-play possibilities. Knowledge of party construction is practically a requirement due to the different number of scenarios and mobs the game throws out you, however there are an incredible number of viable parties. Depending on game options the game can be very punishing though easier modes will allow just about anyone to see the ending. Play on core rules or harder and you will need to understand the rule-set to finish. Given the age of the original game the enhanced edition offers excellent 2D graphics and incredible game enhancing sound. Perhaps the best sound work in any game in the genre. So demanding, entertaining, thought provoking and ultimately rewarding I played through twice. My highest rating and recommendation.