Eschalon

GawainBS · Post by **GawainBS** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:52 am

Has anybody here played it? What do you think about it?
I'm looking for an RPG with complex mechanics, a decent story and customisable characters. The demo did appeal to me, but was way too short.

Thanks in advance!

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:58 am

I played and reviewed it, for GameBanshee. The mechanics are unimaginative, the NPCs and quests dull, the game appearance highly attractive, the whole thing put together professionally.

GawainBS · Post by **GawainBS** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:07 am

Did you have the impression that every "class" was more or less equal?

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:43 am

GawainBS wrote:Did you have the impression that every "class" was more or less equal?

Hell if I remember, to be honest. The game did not leave a lasting impression on me, as you can tell, other than the earnestness of the developer and the visual quality he achieved. My apologies; perhaps somebody else can contribute on this point.

Lady Dragonfly · Post by **Lady Dragonfly** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:30 pm

GawainBS wrote:Did you have the impression that every "class" was more or less equal?

"More than less" might answer your question.

A solid generic "old school" hack-n-slash rpg without major bugs.
Lots of walking. Lots of random level-scaled loot. Cartography skill is a nice touch.

Overall, it's worth playing once or even twice if you are nostalgic.
Actually, I am looking forward to Eschalon 2 which is expected to have an enhanced gameplay.