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Realms of Arkania
Star Trail
Developer(s) Attic Entertainment Software Publisher(s) Sir-Tech/U.S. Gold Designer(s) Fantasy Productions Series Realms of Arkania Version V1.04 (German disc version)
C1.02 (German CD version)Platform(s) PC (MS-DOS) Release date(s) DEU September 1994
INT October 1994Genre(s) Role playing game Mode(s) Single player Rating(s) ELSPA: 15+
ESRB: Teen (T)
OFLC: G8+
USK: 12+
RSAC: V2: Humans Killed
NS1: Revealing Attire
L1: Mild ExpletivesMedia/distribution Floppy discs, CD System requirements Intel 80386 CPU, 2 MB RAM, 30 MB HD space, VGA video card, DOS 5.0
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail is a computer role playing game by Attic Entertainment Software based on the German RPG system Das Schwarze Auge. The original German version of the game (German title: Das Schwarze Auge: Sternenschweif) was released in 1994. Due to the success of its predecessor it was translated to English and released by Sir-Tech in the same year.
Contents
Story
After the failed orc invasion on Thorwal, the orcs attacked another region. The player is recruited by an elf to recover an old artifact, the Salamander Stone, that could unite the elves and the dwarfs in battle against the orcs. The player is also asked to recover the legendary throw axe Star Trail. Aside from these two main quest, there is a mysterious third party which seems to be against the uniting of dwarves and elves. At first they attempt bribery and riches. When that does not work, they will attempt to destroy the party. Between this, and avoiding the orc war parties, the player will have his hands full.
Development Team
- Hans-Jürgen Brändle - Producer, Programmer
- Guido Henkel - Producer, Programmer, Music
- Werner Fuchs - Producer
- Guido Hölker - Designer
- Michael Johann - Designer
- Dietrich Limper - Designer
- Lothar Ahle - Programmer
- Ugurcan Yüce - Cover Design
- Vadim Pietrzynski - Artist
- Bernd Karwath - Artist
- Peter Heutling - Artist
- Horst Weidle - Music
The Northlands Trilogy
Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny was the first game in the trilogy, it was followed by Star Trail, and Realms of Arkania: Shadows over Riva. As a feature players could save the game after beating it, this allowed the players to import their characters into the sequel.
Reception
The game was reviewed in 1995 in Dragon #219 by Jay & Dee in the "Eye of the Monitor" column. Jay gave the game 2½ out of 5 stars, while Dee gave the game 3 stars.[1] Game critics were generally positive, pointing out the huge world and depth of gameplay, offering the player many decisions and opportunities.[2]
References
- ^ Jay & Dee (July 1995). "Eye of the Monitor". Dragon (219): 57–60, 65–66.
- ^ "Compiled magazine conclusions on the game on mobygames.com". Mobygames. http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/realms-of-arkania-vol-2-star-trail/mobyrank. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
External links
- Realms of Arkania: Star Trail at MobyGames
- Realms of Arkania eGroup
- Star Trail Maps with descriptions and Patch
- Realms of Arkania FAQ and Tips from a Veteran
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- Video games developed in Germany
- DOS games
- 1994 video games
- Role-playing video game stubs
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