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Return to Krondor

61%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
music, stability
61% User Score Based on 142 reviews

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"Return to Krondor" is a captivating RPG set in the world of Midkemia, where you must recover the sacred Tear of the Gods. The game features a complex character development system, surprising plot twists, and an immersive soundtrack. As you navigate through Krondor's Palace, the city's sewers, and haunted temples, you'll become embroiled in a dangerous battle over the relic with ruthless pirates and shadowy sorcerers.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
story20 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game evokes strong childhood memories and features engaging characters with distinct personalities.
  • Combat is exciting and varied, with a satisfying turn-based system that allows for strategic gameplay.
  • The story is well-written and immersive, taking players on a journey through a rich and captivating world.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes and compatibility problems on modern systems, making it unplayable for many users.
  • There is a lack of flexibility and exploration, with linear gameplay and few side quests compared to its predecessor, Betrayal at Krondor.
  • Controls are dated and not user-friendly, leading to frustration with navigation and gameplay mechanics.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Betrayal at Krondor" is praised for its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a richly crafted world that spans from urban streets to haunted villages and ancient temples. While the game lacks extensive side quests, it offers a tightly written plot that remains consistent with the source material, providing an immersive experience that rewards attention to detail. Despite some vague directions and a linear progression, the storytelling is engaging, making it a standout title in early PC RPGs.

    • “You are taken on a journey from the streets of Krondor to haunted villages to ancient temples, with an entertaining story pulling you along.”
    • “The best kept secret in early PC RPGs, this game is a 1998 gem with compelling characters, an incredible story plot, and a thrilling but comfy turn-based fighting system.”
    • “The story is tightly written, characters remain consistent with the books (where relevant), and everything feels well put together in the world building.”
    • “Most critically, there are no side quests to find here, or really anywhere.”
    • “Sometimes vague directions for the story progression.”
    • “There is a story being told and if you're not involved in it you can miss or not understand where to go to next.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring satisfying yet frustrating mechanics that some players describe as "the best worst mechanics." While the turn-based combat and storyline are praised, issues like unresponsive controls, poor graphics rendering, and cumbersome inventory management detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing the lock-picking minigame and addressing linear gameplay and random drops.

    • “The gameplay holds up pretty well.”
    • “Awesome storyline, great turn-based combat and magic mechanics, with fantastic characters.”
    • “Linear gameplay and random drops are what makes or breaks the game.”
    • “The game mechanics are the best worst mechanics I think I’ve ever seen.”
    • “Keep the weight mechanic that ruined my hoarder arse, but make it so I don’t need to scroll through 19 miles of the same potion.”
    • “Unfortunately, the graphics do not render properly on my state of the art equipment, and the gameplay itself is unresponsive.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as aged yet charming, with a unique artistic style that evokes a hand-drawn quality, particularly praised in specific chapters. However, some players experience rendering issues on modern equipment, leading to unresponsive gameplay, and there are calls for a graphical reboot to modernize the visuals. Overall, while the graphics contribute to immersion and storytelling, they show signs of wear that may detract from the experience for some users.

    • “But great immersion, great storytelling, I love the style of artwork where most of it actually looks like someone drew it at times.”
    • “I really liked the visuals in the game, especially when you're in the chapter heading to Haldon Head.”
    • “Graphics are aged but pleasant.”
    • “Unfortunately, the graphics do not render properly on my state of the art equipment, and the gameplay itself is unresponsive.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and voice acting in the game are praised for creating a strong atmosphere, though some players find the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, diminishing the initial nostalgic impact. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable.

    • “The music and voice acting are well done, giving a good dose of atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack was pretty cool, too.”
    • “The nostalgia I felt upon first hearing the music is ruined by this.”
    • “The music can be a little repetitive.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by well-executed music and voice acting, which effectively contribute to the overall experience, although some players note that the music can become repetitive over time.

    • “The music and voice acting are well done, providing a strong sense of atmosphere, though it can be a little repetitive.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and not functioning as intended, leading to a significant number of negative reviews from users who fondly remember earlier versions.

    • “I loved the game when I was younger, but this version is buggy and does not appear to be working as intended, which is reflected by several negative reviews.”

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