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Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Normal
Manufacturer's Description
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements, powered by an enhanced version of the award-winning Source Engine, allows Xbox 360 gamers worldwide to experience the brutal combat, highly detailed and interactive environments and dark atmosphere that won the hearts of PC gamers, while expanding the experience in several areas.
Players will embody the young hero Sareth, who has been trained in the arts of magic and war in order to battle the prophetic Dark Messiah. Players will have the choice to become expert warriors, mages or assassins; each with their own arsenal of devastating weapons and spells to use in battling huge and vicious enemies. Through combat, players will unlock new skills and equipment, advancing SarethâEuro(TM)s experience and improving his performance, battle combos, hits, spells and techniques and setting his course to fulfill his destiny.
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In Dark Messiah Might And Magic Elements, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
Players will embody the young hero Sareth, who has been trained in the arts of magic and war in order to battle the prophetic Dark Messiah. Players will have the choice to become expert warriors, mages or assassins, each with their own cache of devastating weapons and spells to use in battling huge and vicious enemies. Through combat, players will unlock new skills and equipment, advancing Sareth's experience and improving his performance, battle combos, hits, spells and techniques and setting his course for his destiny.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Experience an enhanced version of the powerful Source Engine from Valve, including new jaw-dropping environments and incredible special effects. Discover an innovative first-person view with complete body awareness, realistic movements and physics rendering, making it the first fantasy action game featuring a complete first-person combat system.
- Never-Ending Action: Challenge the forces of evil in 12 immense levels and learn to master over 40 weapons and dozens of devastating spells. Engage the enemy in intense melee combat with swords, bows, staffs and daggers, or summon magic powers against the legions of darkness and sneak in the shadows to stalk depraved creatures. It's all heart-pumping action, where success in combat will dictate your future.
- The Might & Magic Universe's Darkest Side: Explore a secluded region of Ashan populated with fearless orcs, savage goblins, dreadful undeads, elusive trolls, massive dragons and many other creatures that are stunning in both size and depravity. This is a n
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By B Mace
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Normal
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I was a big fan of the early Might & Magic PC games in the nineties, and was looking forward to this to fill the gap left after finishing Oblivion.
Unfortunately this meant I was badly disappointed. The things I love in an RPG are missing. There's no choice in terms of your race, sex, characteristics and appearance. There's not the same level of wandering 'round, talking and exploring. The side quests aren't much to talk about. If there's a map I haven't found it. The game is very linear. The treasure, equipment, spells and alchemy etc are disappointing...
If this had come out a couple of years ago I would have enjoyed it. Unfortunately, since Oblivion, I really think subsequent games should be as good, if not better.
Unfortunately this meant I was badly disappointed. The things I love in an RPG are missing. There's no choice in terms of your race, sex, characteristics and appearance. There's not the same level of wandering 'round, talking and exploring. The side quests aren't much to talk about. If there's a map I haven't found it. The game is very linear. The treasure, equipment, spells and alchemy etc are disappointing...
If this had come out a couple of years ago I would have enjoyed it. Unfortunately, since Oblivion, I really think subsequent games should be as good, if not better.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360| Edition:Normal|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game is a little different from the PC version there are sections in it that didnt make it to the PC version for some reason, these sections add extra bits to the game. The combat is fun and quite well thought out you can approach the combat how you see fit and if you wanted you can try something different, as an example on the stairs by the cliff using ice arrows and watching the orcs slide off was quite amusing or using stealth to get past someone silently is very refreshing especially in some games where characters notice you no matter where you are :)
Some of the things have completely changed from the PC version there is a huge worm in one of the sections where the PC version has dragon like creature IIRC.
Apart from that its a great game I would recommend it to anyone and for the low price you can get it these days you cant go wrong.
Some of the things have completely changed from the PC version there is a huge worm in one of the sections where the PC version has dragon like creature IIRC.
Apart from that its a great game I would recommend it to anyone and for the low price you can get it these days you cant go wrong.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360| Edition:Normal|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dark Messiah Elements is an action RPG in classic dungeon crawler style: its all about the exploration and combat. Contrary to "professional" reviewers I think this is a very fun game
Dark Messiah has RPG elements such as choosing different types of weapons and spells to use, and there are four different endings in the game. The gameplay is that of a first-person action-adventure game.
The only really bad thing about the game is that the autosave system is poorly designed. Some quests are dependent on timing or on doing a task in the right way. The autosave system will save throughout the task whether you are doing it correctly or not. If you haven't done it correctly and you fail (the game usually freezes when this happens), then loading the autosave will only lead you to failing the task again. However if you save often and have a large set of saves you can avoid this problem completely.
The combat in Dark Messiah is varied and fun. Regardless of which class you play you have a range of weapons to use. For exmaple if you play as an Archer most of the bows you collect will have some unique effect such as freezing the enemy or spreading poison. Even as an archer you can use several magic spells.
The game also encourages you to use the environment against the enemy, for example kicking them into a fire or over a cliff.
The zones you travel through are of perfect length, you spend just enough time in each place. There is a good range of dark- and light-looking zones, its not all dark and somber. Most of the zones feel huge, the sensation of 'space' is strong and gives the game a great atmosphere.
There's a good variation of enemies to fight: orcs, goblins, necromancers, ghouls, cyclops etc. In most of the zones you get to do something new that gives you a short break from the usual gameplay: fight in a Colosseum-like Battle Arena, use cannons against a horde of enemies, running away from big monsters, chasing down an enemy and so on.
Being a Fantasy game the storyline and characters easily fall into clichés but the same can be said about any Fantasy game. The storyline in Dark Messiah is solid, it has unravelling twists that will influence which of the four different endings you will pursue.
Graphically I think Dark Messiah looks very good, the dungeon environments in particular, there's a good range of colour throughout the game. The game is from 2006 so you can't expect it to look like Skyrim.
I highly recommend Dark Messiah Elements if you are looking for an action RPG with fun first-person combat, classic Fantasy storyline, and variety in your gameplay.
Dark Messiah has RPG elements such as choosing different types of weapons and spells to use, and there are four different endings in the game. The gameplay is that of a first-person action-adventure game.
The only really bad thing about the game is that the autosave system is poorly designed. Some quests are dependent on timing or on doing a task in the right way. The autosave system will save throughout the task whether you are doing it correctly or not. If you haven't done it correctly and you fail (the game usually freezes when this happens), then loading the autosave will only lead you to failing the task again. However if you save often and have a large set of saves you can avoid this problem completely.
The combat in Dark Messiah is varied and fun. Regardless of which class you play you have a range of weapons to use. For exmaple if you play as an Archer most of the bows you collect will have some unique effect such as freezing the enemy or spreading poison. Even as an archer you can use several magic spells.
The game also encourages you to use the environment against the enemy, for example kicking them into a fire or over a cliff.
The zones you travel through are of perfect length, you spend just enough time in each place. There is a good range of dark- and light-looking zones, its not all dark and somber. Most of the zones feel huge, the sensation of 'space' is strong and gives the game a great atmosphere.
There's a good variation of enemies to fight: orcs, goblins, necromancers, ghouls, cyclops etc. In most of the zones you get to do something new that gives you a short break from the usual gameplay: fight in a Colosseum-like Battle Arena, use cannons against a horde of enemies, running away from big monsters, chasing down an enemy and so on.
Being a Fantasy game the storyline and characters easily fall into clichés but the same can be said about any Fantasy game. The storyline in Dark Messiah is solid, it has unravelling twists that will influence which of the four different endings you will pursue.
Graphically I think Dark Messiah looks very good, the dungeon environments in particular, there's a good range of colour throughout the game. The game is from 2006 so you can't expect it to look like Skyrim.
I highly recommend Dark Messiah Elements if you are looking for an action RPG with fun first-person combat, classic Fantasy storyline, and variety in your gameplay.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Where's the RP in this RPG?
While this makes for an average RPG, it doesn't compete with the bigger boys out there, especially in its visuals and gameplay department. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JohnGreasyGamer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
Having recently finished this as a warrior I can finally review it,it's not bad,it's a lot more linear than Oblivion and can't really be compared,it's more like a first person... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. M. L. Hanford
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid if unsepctacular RPG
I played this alot and really enjoyed it. Then I got stuck and could not get any further. Then game is up on the shelf in my to do pile. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. M. Campbell
2.0 out of 5 stars
Buggy, Glitchy, Shoddy
The game is ridiculous. SO MANY BUGS!!!! On one occasion I jumped off a small ledge and went through the ground into the black nothingness of gaming limbo! Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2010 by M. Boyes
1.0 out of 5 stars
Stupid checkpoints broke the whole game.
Ok I had this game for about a year and never got past the second chapter because i got bored. But today I thought I would give it a proper go to justify paying for it. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by SwordSwingin
2.0 out of 5 stars
got nothing on the pc version
if you're buying this game it can only be because either your a huge fan of the original pc game and are looking for more of the same superficial hack and slash dozen ways to set... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by maplestaple
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not at all bad
This is a quick review just to tell you to discard the bad reviews if this game appeals to you. If you like this sort of genre (not RPG) i mean the fantasy type free roaming genre... Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by D. Ian
1.0 out of 5 stars
I am a Darlek
Last generation movement, some pretty but very static graphics. I was bored before I reached the first puzzle.
Published on 21 Mar 2008 by Mr. T. M. Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dungeon Master for the new generation
I bought this game having played the demo, and it has yet to dissapoint. The criticisms that get cited regarding lack of rpg elements I feel are a little unfair. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2008 by D. Lloyd
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not at all what was expected
Simply put - don't waste your money, this is a terrible game.
Played for a week now and it has not got any better.
Played for a week now and it has not got any better.
Published on 23 Feb 2008 by SD
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