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Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest (PS2)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D Action RPG

RELEASE DATE

11/FEB/04

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Blood and Gore, Violence

DEVELOPER

Snowblind Studios

PUBLISHER

Sony Online Entertainment

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GENERAL TONE #USES

Hack and slash 25
fun 11

DESCRIPTION

Developer Snowblind Studios follows up the acclaimed Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance with an action-oriented take on yet another established role-playing game series in Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest. As in Dark Alliance, players will experience the same style of sword-swinging combat, spell casting, and character development, albeit in a game based on Sony's persistent world of EverQuest. Up to four players can form a party — online or on the same system — as they begin a storyline set 300 years before the original computer game.

The adventure will commence in the besieged forest city of Kelethin, where players must stave off an orc and goblin invasion, but will continue to many different locales within the EverQuest universe, including the Plane of Hate. Players will be able to improve their character's abilities by casting spells and using items, and some classes like clerics will gain experience by helping others and staying true to their character. To simulate the ongoing nature of the PC game, Champions of Norrath lets established characters continue their adventure on new difficulty levels that vary in the strength of enemies, experience, and items available.

As in Diablo, each of the game's environments is randomly generated, and players can navigate their surroundings using a similar overhead map. A dynamic camera system gives users full control of their surroundings, letting them zoom in or out as the situation dictates. Five available classes include male and female versions of the Barbarian Warrior, Wood Elf Ranger, High Elf Cleric, Dark Elf Shadow Knight, and Erudite Wizard. After naming their characters, players can assign points to strength, dexterity, intelligence, and stamina, with more points becoming available as characters grow in experience. Characters will also develop an estimated 20 different skills, using a tree system similar to the one used in Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest (PS2)

GENRE/STYLE:

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D Action RPG
RELEASE DATE:

11/FEB/04
TOP TRAITS:

Hack and slash, 3D Hack and slash, RPG
DESCRIPTION:

Developer Snowblind Studios follows up the acclaimed Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance with an action-oriented take on yet... more

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Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest (PS2) by: CannonDM

“This is one of them old-timey hack-and-slash RPGs that the PS2 era players have fallen in-love with. Personally that is my story when it comes to Champions of Norrath. The game is genuinely fun and I can say that the gameplay is what sets it so...”

created 25/APR/2012

CannonDM played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 19/APR/12

“Alright so I started playing this game not too long ago. Champions of Norrath was in my collection for a while, and I remember playing it years ago. Does anyone else but me like this game or even...”

created 20/APR/2012

secondsabre played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 03/AUG/10

“Well, Ed and I have been working on this game off and on for the better part of three years, but we've picked it back up (after 8 months or so), and we're slamming it down again. This time to...”

created 06/AUG/2010

Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest (PS2) by: Legault

“+ euhm... the character classes and skills are rather decent, I guess? 'Cept for real lack of depth, innovation,... - Brainless hack&slash - The most fun I got out of this game was by playing it with my brother and two friends. Not because it...”

created 04/FEB/2010

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 16/SEP/09

“Drinking game, ahoy!”

created 17/SEP/2009

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 03/SEP/09

“We got bored and turned it into a drinking game. =]”

created 04/SEP/2009

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 29/AUG/09

“Finally beat the game, started a second playthrough. ”

created 31/AUG/2009

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 28/AUG/09

“Marathon gamed with a couple friends until the wee hours of the morning. We're terrible, hehe.”

created 31/AUG/2009

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 17/AUG/09

“Gotta admit, with three players this game is pretty fun. Especially when we just mow down the enemies, or overdub the characters using the Arnold voice. Haha.”

created 18/AUG/2009

SouZou was the last to comment - over 3 years ago... show previous hide previous

“@Bonemane I actually used to play Gauntlet in mini-marathons, half-days at a time with my friends. Entirely too fun. :)”

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 15/AUG/09

“I don't really like this game and am still wondering why I'm bothering to play it. Also, "I NEED MORE MANA!"”

created 17/AUG/2009

Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest (PS2) by: SouZou

“Take Everquest, cross it with Gauntlet: Dark Legacy, and you have this game. I'm not impressed.”

created 25/APR/2010

SouZou played Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest on 13/AUG/09

“Easiest hack 'n slash I ever played. Awful graphics. Not impressed by the controls or the story. I guess it'd be a good game to play if you didn't want to think. Ever.”

created 14/AUG/2009