One of those rare experiences that stay with you for a lifetime.
Black Isle had already released the seminal 'Fallout' in 1997 and its majestic sequel 'Fallout 2' in 1998. BioWare had also released the epic 'Baldur's Gate' in 1998 to great success, hitting all the correct notes for a great party-based CRPG using the popular Dungeons and Dragons license. All three important RPGs were a critical and commercial success.
So the template was there for Black Isle to make a safe, tried-and-tested role-playing game and gain continued success after Fallout. But instead they chose to make a game that defied conventions of the time in the RPG verse, whilst telling an enthralling tale full of poignancy and moral conflict that will stand the test of time.
People who are willing to invest in this game will find The Nameless One's quest to be one of self-discovery and acceptance. They will find a cast of companions quite eclectic – ranging from a celibate Succubus running a brothel for intellectual conversations – to an animated suit of armour with an unwavering sense of justice, not dissimilar to DC Comic’s Batman. Above all it’s a journey that most RPG fans should cherish.
Black Isle had already released the seminal 'Fallout' in 1997 and its majestic sequel 'Fallout 2' in 1998. BioWare had also released the epic 'Baldur's Gate' in 1998 to great success, hitting all the correct notes for a great party-based CRPG using the popular Dungeons and Dragons license. All three important RPGs were a critical and commercial success.
So the template was there for Black Isle to make a safe, tried-and-tested role-playing game and gain continued success after Fallout. But instead they chose to make a game that defied conventions of the time in the RPG verse, whilst telling an enthralling tale full of poignancy and moral conflict that will stand the test of time.
People who are willing to invest in this game will find The Nameless One's quest to be one of self-discovery and acceptance. They will find a cast of companions quite eclectic – ranging from a celibate Succubus running a brothel for intellectual conversations – to an animated suit of armour with an unwavering sense of justice, not dissimilar to DC Comic’s Batman. Above all it’s a journey that most RPG fans should cherish.