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Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three

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85%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
graphics, story
85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three is a single player role playing game. It was developed by DreamForge Intertainment and was released on March 29, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

The Forgotten Realms Archives - Collection Three is the final installment in the series, featuring Dungeon Hack and Menzoberranzan. Dungeon Hack, powered by the Eye of the Beholder engine, offers a unique, randomly generated Dungeon Crawler experience, while Menzoberranzan immerses players in the dangerous underdark city. This collection is a celebration of the classic AD&D video games, providing a satisfying conclusion to the series.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Dungeon Hack offers extensive customization options for dungeon generation, providing a unique experience with each playthrough.
  • Menzoberranzan features an immersive atmosphere and allows players to recruit iconic characters like Drizzt Do'Urden, enhancing the nostalgic D&D experience.
  • Both games are considered classics of the genre, appealing to fans of old-school dungeon crawlers and providing a nostalgic trip for long-time players.
  • Menzoberranzan suffers from awkward controls and a lack of engaging exploration, making it feel simplistic and linear compared to other RPGs.
  • Dungeon Hack's random dungeon generation can lead to frustrating experiences, with some levels being tedious or nearly impossible due to poor design choices.
  • Technical issues, such as save game failures and compatibility problems with modern systems, detract from the overall enjoyment of both games.
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Dungeon Hack" are described as serviceable 2D tile-based visuals that do not detract from the gameplay experience, with some users appreciating the nostalgic art style. While the game does not prioritize high-resolution graphics, it features improved visuals in certain areas, such as the introduction and city environments. Overall, players find the graphics basic but fitting for a fun dungeon crawler, with some expressing a desire for graphical upgrades.

    • “Also, the graphics for the introduction are better than most AAA games these days.”
    • “The visuals can look great, especially the titular city and the interiors.”
    • “Fully 3D graphics with plenty of graphical options in the settings.”
    • “This is a review for 'Dungeon Hack'. I tried to play 'Menzoberranzan' but couldn't get past the terrible first-generation 3D graphics, so I quit after five minutes.”
    • “If you are looking for graphics, this is not your game.”
    • “Still though, it's baffling to me that the graphics of this game manage to somehow make the Underdark even more imperceptible than the usual amount.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as simplistic and secondary to gameplay, with some players noting that it lacks depth and coherence at times. While titles like Menzoberranzan are praised for their ambiance and engaging mechanics, others, such as Dungeon Hack, are criticized for their minimal narrative focus. Overall, players seeking a rich story may find the game lacking, as much of the plot is relegated to the endgame, leaving the majority of the experience centered on dungeon exploration and combat.

    • “Menzoberranzan is easily the second best dungeon crawler game after Daggerfall, featuring an amazing story, ambiance, and gameplay for the time it was released.”
    • “This is honestly a great idea as it ties directly into your main quest: the mechanics pressure you to be fast while the story implies some urgency.”
    • “I had Drizzt there for a while for plot reasons, but I didn't need anyone else.”
    • “Compared to the Ravenloft games, this felt a bit too simple and the plot was forced a couple of times, which gave me a very confused feeling at times.”
    • “Storywise, it will be about what you would expect, meaning something simple.”
    • “However, if you are looking for a story, this is not the game for you.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Menzoberranzan is praised for its engaging dungeon crawling mechanics, rich story, and atmospheric design, making it a standout title in the genre. In contrast, Dungeon Hack focuses more on exploration, combat, and survival, adhering to classic D&D rules with less emphasis on narrative, appealing primarily to players familiar with traditional mechanics. Overall, both games cater to different player preferences, with Menzoberranzan offering a more story-driven experience and Dungeon Hack emphasizing challenge and gameplay.

    • “Menzoberranzan is easily the second best dungeon crawler game after Daggerfall, featuring an amazing story, ambiance, and gameplay for the time it was released.”
    • “Dungeon Hack is a D&D game (using AD&D 2E rules) with gameplay focused on dungeon crawler exploration, combat, and survival, with less emphasis on story. This kind of gameplay was very popular since the original D&D (0E) in 1974 until around AD&D 1E (1979-1985).”
    • “The gameplay style, the features, the items, the randomness, and the dungeons all come from D&D (1974).”
    • “Dungeon Hack is a D&D game (using AD&D 2E rules) with gameplay focused on dungeon crawler exploration, combat, and survival, with less emphasis on story. This kind of gameplay was very popular from the original D&D (0E) in 1974 until around AD&D 1E (1979-1985). Beyond that, D&D gameplay started to shift heavily towards story and heroic play with no real challenges. You'll never die; it's just drama that has unevolved until today, where games are getting dumber every day.”
    • “The gameplay style, the features, the items, the randomness, the dungeons, all come from D&D (1974).”
    • “This game and the controls were incredibly confusing to me as I am not used to these kinds of mechanics.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive qualities, particularly as a dungeon crawler utilizing the Ravenloft engine. However, some users feel that it could benefit from more atmospheric music and sound effects to enhance the experience further. Overall, it remains a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.

    • “But it has amazing atmosphere and is still a good dungeon crawler running on the Ravenloft engine.”
    • “Still totally worth a purchase, just try it with some dungeon atmospheric stuff in the background for added punch.”
    • “Immersive atmospheric music?”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a strong dungeon synth soundtrack that enhances the experience, complemented by in-game voice acting. However, some players feel that it lacks sufficient atmospheric music and sounds to fully immerse them in the game world.

    • “Other things I genuinely like about this game are the cool in-universe character creation screen, it has actual in-game voice acting, and a really good (mostly) dungeon synth soundtrack.”
    • “Immersive atmospheric music?”
    • “I was wishing it had more atmospheric music and sounds.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While Dungeon Hack is praised for its gameplay, users report that randomization can lead to glitches that may render the game unplayable at times, affecting overall stability.

    • “Dungeon Hack is a great game, but the randomization can make it impossible to beat due to glitches.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay and ruined the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while grinding can be a core part of the experience, it is often marred by repetitive and tedious levels that can detract from overall enjoyment, making some sections feel like a slog.

    • “Unfortunately, it is not flawless; sometimes you will encounter levels that are nearly identical, and in other cases, you will run into boring and tedious floors that can feel like a slog.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became monotonous and frustrating.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players who enjoy its combat mechanics, thanks to robust dungeon creation parameters and customizable options that enhance the overall experience.

    • “If you enjoy the combat, you will like the game, and it does have robust parameters to create dungeons, so there is plenty of replayability.”
    • “The options to modify the dungeon to your liking make the replay value of the game quite significant.”
    • “The options to modify the dungeon to your liking make the replay value of the game rather large.”
    • “If you enjoy the combat, you will like the game and it does have robust parameters to create dungeons, so there is plenty of replayability.”
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Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three is a role playing game.

Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three is available on PC, Windows and Ms Dos.

Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three was released on March 29, 2022.

Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three was developed by DreamForge Intertainment.

Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Three is a single player game.

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