Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny was originally released in 1992 from developer Attic Entertainment Software and publisher Sir-Tech Software. This remake from Crafty Studios includes user-contributed content, more encounters, updated graphics, an improved user interface, extended music selection, and enhanced sound. Players lead a party of adventurers on a quest to locate the legendary Blade of Destiny and protect the fantasy realm of Arkania from an Orc invasion. Exploration is viewed from a first-person perspective while the turn-based battles feature a third-person viewpoint.
Based on the German pen-and-paper game The Dark Eye, character classes include Warrior, Rogue, Dwarf, Thorwalian, Hunter, Magician, Leaf Elf, Silvan Elf, Ice Elf, Witch, and Druid. There are more than 50 spells for magic users to choose from while melee and ranged combatants can become proficient in a variety of weapon types, such as swords, axes, spears, and bows. Each character is also rated in 14 attributes: courage, cleverness, charisma, dexterity, agility, intuition, strength, superstition, fear of heights, claustrophobia, greed, fear of the dead, curiosity, and violent temper. The game features more than 40 talents to learn as well, divided among Body, Social, Lore, Nature, Artisan, and Intuition groupings.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
United Independent Entertainment Gmbh
UPC
0853575005952
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240377182
Product Key Features
Rating
T-Teen
Genre
Role Playing
Platform
Sony PlayStation 4
Game Name
Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny
Additional Product Features
Release Year
2017
Number of Players
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
ESRB Descriptor
Alcohol Référence, Blood, Fantasy Violence, Language, Suggestive Themes