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Arx Fatalis

The world of Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war. The sun has disappeared from overhead to shroud the world in eternal darkness forcing communities to begin inhabiting the underground mines. But as food and drink becomes scarce, the wars become even more violent as each race struggles for survival. You are plugged into this world of terror and must use bravery and cunning to uncover the long hidden secret of Arx. As your epic quest unfolds you will explore ancient temples, bustling cities and abandoned mines, unearth legendary artefacts and face te

Release date
December 4, 2008
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Arkane Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks LLC
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★ 8.4/10GOG · 2,130 ratings
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Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
All long-time RPGers know of Fallout and its spiritual predecessor Wasteland. Arx Fatalis is quite similar to Fallout's legacy in that it has a clear…
★ 4 / 5
A good ol' fashion dungeon crawl with true RPG elements. That's the best way to sum up this game. Like most RPGs from the late…
★ 2 / 5
Arx has a unique spell casting system that requires you to use mouse gestures, but the recognition script is poor and the gestures must be…
★ 4 / 5
I can't stress this enough, download and install Arx Libertatis after installing vanilla Arx Fatalis and play it with Arx Libertatis. You're gonna have a…
★ 5 / 5
Arx Fatalis is the most atmospheric dungeon crawl I've played on the PC. If you like RPGs, but prefer exploring huge caverns, crypts and catacombs,…
★ 4 / 5
The creators of Arx Fatalis claim it's a spiritual successor to the Ultima Underworld games, to the point where they even originally planned to call…
★ 4 / 5
Everything other reviewers have said about this game still hold true. Linux (and Windows users) can download this game, and then download Arx Liberatis, an…
★ 5 / 5
A combat-focused first person RPG that really nails the atmosphere and the feel of fighting, has a unique and well-executed magic system, and manages to…

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★ 4 / 5
Arx Fatalis is a 2002 action RPG developed by Arkane Studios. It is a hidden gem that deserves greater recognition among the great RPGs. The…
★ 4 / 5
Currently working my way through this work of art, and I'm a little over halfway. It truly is incredible though, with countless secrets hidden throughout…
★ 4 / 5
Arx Fatalis has a lot of good bits and baubles going for it. -Unique magic system -Ability to play a mix of styles -Good puzzles…
★ 3 / 5
An atmospheric first person fantasy dungeon crawler RPG with the main focus on exploration, puzzle solving and simple crafting. I actually like the concept, but…
★ 1 / 5
Combat is just awful, compared to gothic, morrowind or any other game from that era. Inventory system is the most insane thing I saw in…
★ 1 / 5
this game can't decide if it wants to be an RPG dungeon crawler or cooking mama? is there a good game here somewhere? i don't…
★ 5 / 5
excellent classic dungeon crawler with lots of interesting dynamics and gameplay, if a bit confusing with the map layout

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