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Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (PC)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Role-playing/Third-Person 2D Action RPG

RELEASE DATE

22/AUG/01

ESRB RATING

MATURE, Blood, Mature Sexual Themes, Violence

DEVELOPER

Troika Games

PUBLISHER

Sierra Studios

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DESCRIPTION

The first release by developer Troika Games, Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura follows many of the well-established conventions of third-person 2D role-playing games. Features like the isometric view and even the red and blue health and energy meters will be immediately familiar to veterans of games like Diablo. The real-time/turn-based combat system seems essentially similar to that of Baldur's Gate.

But Arcanum breaks away from the RPG crowd in its storyline and game world. Instead of a traditional fantasy or futuristic sci-fi setting, Arcanum blends the two, creating a world in which flintlock pistols are as common as magical swords. Humans, Dwarves, Orcs and Elves must stay wary as technology and magic coexist and compete to unexpected, sometimes tumultuous consequences. The open character development structure in Arcanum should allow most role-players the freedom to explore this unique world as they please, through a comfortable, familiar interface. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Role-playing/Third-Person 2D Action RPG
RELEASE DATE:

22/AUG/01
TOP TRAITS:

RPG, Steampunk fantasy, Magic vs Technologly
DESCRIPTION:

The first release by developer Troika Games, Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura follows many of the well-estab... more

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Getting ready for InstallFest!" by: IamanOldSchoolgamer

“Installing, and starting, the following games: Planescape:Torment (With the Unfinished Business mod) Jagged Alliance 2 Arcanum Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst Dungeon Fighter Wish me luck! :)”

created 21/OCT/2009

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“So, which are you currenly playing?”

sukwendo was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“PSO, PSO, hooray!”

IamanOldSchoolgamer was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@Fallout2Forever- Nice name! I'm currently playing Dungeon Fighter , PSO BB and Jagged Alliance 2. (Reviews and Pics to come) I decided not to install Arcanum after all, and I haven't gotten back into Planescape yet.”

IamanOldSchoolgamer was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@sukwendo Yes! Finally, we get to play together! ;)
BTW, where do I find the change room in PSO? Apparently that is where you can use the custom skins, but I haven't found one yet.”

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@IamanOldSchoolgamer Eh. well I guess that one out of 3 is better than nothing.”

IamanOldSchoolgamer was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@Fallout2Forever I agree. :) Especially when the one is JA2. I intended to just play it a bit to try it out: I ended up playing for an hour. It sucks you in! :)”

saphiral was the last to comment - 26 days ago...

“Planescape Torment.... I replayed that in May. it is still in my top 5 favorite RPGs of all time.”

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - 26 days ago...

“@IamanOldSchoolgamer Exactly.”

Fallout2Forever was the last to comment - 26 days ago... show previous hide previous

“@saphiral It's been my personal favorite for years.”

arislyn played Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura on 23/SEP/09

“I still can't get past Lukan and his thugs. *sighs* I think I'm going to have to start over. If I make my next character with a high persuasion, perhaps I can talk my way past them and then come...”

created 23/SEP/2009

arislyn was the last to comment - 5 days ago... show previous hide previous

“Yeah, I know that I just needed a different character build. I've played Arcanum many times before....it's just been years since I last played, so I've forgotten stuff until I get to it again. It's moments of "Oh, yeah! I remember this, now."

Heh! I've put Arcanum aside, for now, in favor of Dragon Age and Borderlands. And DDO. (I try and get through one dungeon a day in DDO. :D)”

arislyn played Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura on 18/SEP/09

“Hmmm. I'm not sure what to do, now. You see, I've run into a small problem. Virgil and I need to cross a bridge to get to another city to continue our quest. However, a group of bandits has blocked...”

created 18/SEP/2009

Facing off Against the Bandits

“Here, my intrepid duo meets up with a dastardly bandit who has decided to place a toll upon the bridge that I need to cross.”

Added by: arislyn
Date: 18/SEP/2009
Views: 26
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created 18/SEP/2009

arislyn was the last to comment - 2 months ago... show previous hide previous

“I'm pretty sure that you're going to have to hunt down a disc. It's an old game (though, I know Steam has been getting a lot of oldies, lately.)

Take a look at http://www.gog.com They may have it. I haven't checked, though.”

arislyn played Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura on 17/SEP/09

“I spent some time digging around in my attic, looking for the game manual. (I have the Big Cardboard Box o' Manuals because trying to store all my games in the original boxes would take a whole...”

created 18/SEP/2009

arislyn played Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura on 16/SEP/09

“I got a wild hare, today, and decided to reinstall Arcanum. I remember that loved the setting and story. However, it's been long enough since I last played it that I have essentially forgotten the...”

created 16/SEP/2009

FloodSpectre played Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura on 04/AUG/09

“Starting a new game with the latest unofficial patch and the high resolution mod. So far a definite improvement. New character is a mage/melee character, which is new for me. I'm very used to...”

created 05/AUG/2009

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (PC) by: thescroll

“Almost limitless in playstyle and openess. It took me about 5 run-throughs to get all those obscure quests, and now I know the game like the back of my hand; yet it still manages to bring in more fun than a barrel-of-monkeys. One of the best games.”

created 02/AUG/2009

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (PC) by: allysandrius

“I simply couldn't stop playing”

created 28/JUL/2009

Harmaahursti played Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura on 31/MAY/09

“Opened the package, installed and began playing. Was giddy like a kid. Starting a new game, especially one as complex as this, is always a thrill. Getting to know the gameworld and the features is...”

created 01/JUN/2009

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (PC) by: LexiWildheart

“Very interesting with many variations possible. Played many hours and found several ways to get to end.”

created 19/JAN/2009

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (PC) by: agcm

“Set in the world of steampunk--a genre of fiction that puts forth the idea that computers and other advanced technology existed back in the late 1800s--Arcanum's world is fantastic and instantly recognizable at the same time.”

created 23/OCT/2009