Description:
The latest in an increasing population of hybrid-genre games, Monolith's Rage of Mages 2: Necromancer combines elements of real-time strategy, a la Command and Conquer, and role-playing, a la Baldur's Gate, to create an experience that aspires to be the best of both worlds (but reigns supreme over neither). Still, Rage of Mages 2, a sequel very similar both visually and gameplay-wise to its predecessor, features enough depth to satisfy those searching for a tad more action in their role-playing adventure. Players assemble a steadfast group of warriors and wizards and venture on over 40 different quests. Like many role-playing games, Rage of Mages 2 offers in-depth control over your party members--you can equip them with hundreds of different weapons, items, and spells. Rage of Mages 2 most resembles a strategy game during the frequent party movement and combat situations; real-time strategy veterans will recognize the mouse-driven, quick-click battle scenarios. Rage of Mages 2 also includes many of the interface shortcuts, such as hot-key grouping and formations, implemented in nearly all real-time strategy games. During the quests, you'll encounter nearly 80 different enemy creatures, including druids, necromancers, shamans, and the obligatory skeletons and zombies. The variety of quests keep the action interesting, and extensive multiplayer options provide hours of group-player enjoyment. --Doug Radcliffe
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