Ratings and Reviews by SparkyIF
View this member's profileWhen I found this, it was all I could play for days. The attack system is very ingenious. You can examine your opponent to see if their weapon gives them or you a bonus or reduction for dodging vs parrying, etc. Once you get into the game, and comprehend how it's unique system works, you find it to be a puzzle. If you try to kill all the monsters from weakest to strongest, you're doomed for failure. Play the game to find out why. I do recommend reading the beginners guide. There a few commands I wouldn't have thought of that are important, such as status, that will help you in your adventure. The randomization and religion makes for a lot of replay value. Sometimes, you will find a really cool item, like the cloak of shadows (which is like a scroll of shadows that resets itself, even if you are seen, when you enter the next room. You find yourself debating - (Spoiler - click to show)Should I sacrifice my bomb and dagger spirits now, or try to kill Israfell? I have tried weakening monsters almost all the way, sacrificing my powers, then coming back to finish them off. This sometimes has worked. The religion system is very interesting. You must sacrifice powers you have gained, but you might lose them anyway. (You'll find out what I mean- read the beginners guide if you don't.) Each god is different, some giving you items, and some intervening in battles, with one or two doing both in some form. Herm can (Spoiler - click to show)Grant you scrolls of shadows, and switch your place with the attacker (e.g. You are dodging, when suddenly, "Herm bends space and time around you, and suddenly you find yourself in the role of attacker!") Aite mostly just (Spoiler - click to show)intervenes in battle, (e.g. A gigantic spear stabs through the floor, wounding Malygris for 6 health!). A note of caution, though- you will also be hurt a lot more if you worship aite. Nomos(I think) (Spoiler - click to show)Gives you some items that can potentially help a lot in battle, and you can feed them blood to temporarily increase their bonus. He/she also intervenes in battle, though it is different. ( e.g. a voice says in your mind, "You will attack 2 turns from now. The law will be with you (This means you get a bonus to your attack hitting the monster, and the damage it does. Now that I think about it, I haven't actually sacrificed to Sul yet. Time to play some more!
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