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A Tale In The Desert
Developer: eGenesis
, Publisher: eGenesis
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Aaron Hall's Dungeon Odyssey
Developer: Malfador Machinations
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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Aeropa: Fall of the Covenant
Developer: Pixeleers Media Entertainment
, Publisher: TBA
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Agartha
Horror-themed action adventure. The game promises to combine great design, non-linear gameplay and a strong story. It is being developed b the man responsible for the genre-busting Alone In the Dark games (Fredrick Raynal). The plot will begin in 1929 after an earthquake in an isolated part of Romania. The rescue team find a village full of zombies. The game title refers to the name of a city, thought to be mythical, but which turns out to have a connection with the events in the village.
Developer: No Cliché
, Publisher: Sega
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Ages of Athiria
Developer: Elysian Productions, Inc.
, Publisher: TBA
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Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
RPG. You play a character named Alaron on a quest to discover his origins. During the game you'll gather a party of three other characters. A range of conventional and magical weapons are incorporated into the game. The game employs an effective turn-based combat system.
Developer: H2O Entertainment
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Albert Odyssey
RPG set in a fantasy universe. You play a character named Pike who embarks on a quest to find a way to save his friend Laia who has been encased in stone. The game has a strong plot.
Developer: Sunsoft
, Publisher: Working Designs
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Alien Earth
RPG set in the future during an invasion by insectoid aliens called the Raksha. You take the role of a young man named Finn who must find and join a resistance group. The gameplay primarily involves exploration and real-time combat. A variety of weapons can be found in-game and it is also possible to develop psychic powers. You view the action from a third-person perspective. The game is played on an isometric landscape. It employs an updated version of the engine used in the SNES release 'Shadowrun'. The game's graphics are fairly basic. The controls system could be better.
Developer: Beam Software
, Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
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Alundra
Adventure/role-playing game, set in a fantasy universe. You play boy who has the ability to enter people's dreams, named Alundra. The game combines a strong story and cast of characters with playability. The gameplay consists of exploration, combat, item collection and puzzle-solving. The game is challenging and the levels well-designed. The game's graphics effectively combines 2D and 3D elements.
Developer: Matrix Software
, Publisher: Matrix Software
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Alundra 2
RPG set in a fantasy universe. The game employs more 3D graphics than the original. The emphasis in this game is on action adventuring rather than in-depth RPG gameplay. The premise is that a young warrior named Flint, accompanied by Princess Alexia, must defeat the evil Baron Diaz and his pirate minions. The game boasts a good cast of NPCs and some challenging puzzles and platform-style jumping. Some ten mini-games, such as racing and casino-based games, are incorporated. During the game you'll face a variety of foe. Combat is conducted in real-time and involves both conventional and magical weapons. There is large inventory of items to find and use. In addition, a system of 'Elemental Rings', to be discovered in-game, allows you to further enhance your abilities. The game's control and camera systems are effective.
Developer: Contrail
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Anachronox
Long-awaited RPG with futuristic setting. The game combines a strong story with well-balanced gameplay and effective graphics. The title refers to the name of the city in which the game is set. This post-apocalyptic metropolis is alive with people and has a complex socio-political situation. Notably many humorous touches are included in the game. You start he game controlling a single character named Sly Boots. During the game you meet other characters that offer to join your party. However, only two can be chosen of the seven available.
Developer: ION Storm
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Anarchy Online
MMORPG. It is set in the far future and has a sci-fi feel. It offers a large, well-designed gameworld populated with a wide variety of characters and creatures, combined with high-quality design and graphics. The gameworld is called Rubi-Ka and the premise is that two groups are in conflict. They are a huge corporation named Omni-Tek and a group of rebels.
Developer: Funcom
, Publisher: Funcom
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Anarchy Online: Shadowlands
Developer: Funcom
, Publisher: Funcom
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Anarchy Online: The Notum Wars
Developer: Funcom
, Publisher: Funcom
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Ancient Evil
Developer: Silver Lightning
, Publisher: Roadshow Entertainment
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Ancient Evil: The Curse of the Snake Cult
Developer: Silver Lightning
, Publisher: Silver Lightning
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Angelique Trois
Developer: Koei
, Publisher: Koei
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Animal Leader (Dobutsu Bancho)
Developer: Nintendo
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Another War
Developer: Mirage Interactive
, Publisher: Cenega NV
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Anvil of Dawn
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: New World Computing
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Arc the Lad Collection
This collection of RPGs with major turn-based strategy component consists of the three main games plus an audio CD and a 'making of the games' movie. The games combine an expansive gameworld and well-balanced gameplay. Each of the three games has a different hero (Arc, Elk and Alec), and a strong story. A notable aspect of the games, is that you can carry over characters developed in one game into the next. The first two games employ good 2D graphics and the third game employs fully 3D graphics.
Developer: Arc Entertainment
, Publisher: Working Designs
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Arc the Lad Online
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPG set in a world that combines magic and technology inspired by the Age of Steam. This challenging game offers a lot of depth, particularly in the area of character creation and development. In creating and developing your character you have to choose between magic and technology. There is a large gameworld to explore with over 300 NPCs. You can opt for real-time or turn-based combat. The game is played on an isometric 3D landscape, which incorporates multiple levels.
Developer: Troika Games LLC
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Arcatera - The Dark Brotherhood
Adventure/role-playing game in medieval setting based on a traditional pen-and-paper RPG system. The game has an open structure. You control a group of characters who must infiltrate a mysterious brotherhood that is seeking to overthrow the legitimate ruler of your land and you have a time limit in which to complete the task. The four characters in your party are of different classes (including a magician), each with their own skills profile. You also have the option of splitting the party into two groups and issue orders to them independently.
Developer: WestKa Kommunikations
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Archaean: Massive Online World
Developer: Archaean Team
, Publisher: TBA
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ArchAngel
Developer: Metropolis Software House
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Archmage: Stabat Mater
Developer: Mari Telecommunications Co., Ltd
, Publisher: TBA
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Arcturus
Korean RPG. Set in a fantasy universe there are two central characters named Siege and Maria. The game is played on an isometric landscape with 3D elements and 2D characters. The game has a strong story with two main aspects, political or religious.
Developer: Sonnori
, Publisher: Wizard Soft Ltd.
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ArK Online: Dusk of Ruins
Developer: Digital Dream Studios
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Arx Fatalis
Developer: Arkane Studios
, Publisher: Fishtank Interactive
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Asheron's Call
On-line RPG set in a fantasy universe. You create your character and then develop his skills through experience. The game employs a system of levels base on the strength of your character. There are three types of people to select from, each their own characteristics. The game offers a large and well-designed gameworld.
Developer: Turbine Entertainment
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Asheron's Call 2
Developer: Turbine Entertainment
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty
Developer: Turbine Entertainment
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Astonia 3
Developer: Intent Software
, Publisher: Intent Software
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Atlantis 2
This game was released in the US as Atlantis Beyond. You play a young man named Ten who is the son of Seth, the hero of the first game. Ten must defeat the plans of his evil twin that are threatening the world. The plot is developed through the conversations with NPCs and some impressive cutscenes.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Atlantis 3
This adventure game set in a mythical world is currently in development. Like its predecessors it, promises to combine advanced graphics, a strong cast of characters and a good story with puzzle-based gameplay.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Atlantis: The Lost Tales
Adventure game that features lavish graphics, a strong cast of characters and a good story. The game is played from a first-person view and the structure is purely linear.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Atriarch
This MMORPG currently in development. The large fantasy gameworld, Atriana, will have 6 continents and a variety of races and no magic. The primarily resources will be the plants that cover the planet. The game promises innovative gameplay combining strategy and role-playing game elements. It will offer the player lots of freedom in deciding the type of character and gameplay that they want. It will be possible to take on a simple profession or attempt to enlist followers, both player- and non-player characters, and effect the political development of the gameworld.
Developer: World Fusion
, Publisher: TBA
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Avaris: The Heart of Midnight
Developer: Bifrost Creations
, Publisher: TBA
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Avernum
RPG set in a fantasy universe. You guide a party of four characters on a quest to defeat an evil Empire that has overrun the land. The Empire discovered a portal to a subterranean world, called Avernum, which they have used as a place to exile subjects who are not loyal. Your party must enter the realm, which incorporates loads of settlements and dungeon sections, populated by a variety of races.
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Avernum 2
Retro RPG set in a magical fantasy universe. The title is the name of an underground prison complex which is being purged by the forces of an evil empire. You control a character who, with his mates, has a chance to save the inhabitants of Avernum. The game is an extensively modified version of Exile 2: Crystal Souls. The game is not purely linear. There are three quests and completing one or more of these will complete the game. The gameplay involves exploration, combat , item collection and interaction with NPCs. Magical and conventional weapons are available. The game employs the same game engine of the first Avernum game. The 3D graphics are fairly basic. The game boasts good design and effective.
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Avernum 3
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Azure Dreams
Traditional RPG set in a magical fantasy universe. You take the role of a young warrior who has the power to tame dragons. As you explore the game you'll find dragon eggs. These can be hatched and the dragons will help you, there are lots of different dragon types with various abilities. It is also possible to sell the eggs. The gameplay involves exploration combat, item collection/use and interaction with NPCs. An innovative feature is that you earn cash as you go and can spend this on new building for you home town. The action takes place within the Dungeon Tower, with almost 100 dungeon levels. the game's graphics and controls are good. Cutscenes intersperse the action.
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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