This vid saved my day. I was looking for HoM or Diablo-like game for linux. And I have only found a bunch of student-quality games. You know, the ones that dont even compile.
And looking at Ghornon's Hammer, when (typical for opensource) all-in-one author tries to scratch everything (I build ma hous all ba myself in 100 years-style) and not start until he has detailed designs!- and he screwed in 2005.
But now. I didnt realise commercial can be so crappy too. Or maybe its just me. Sorry then.
@Galavya41 people who play these types of games are not for graphics, this is the old school RPG game, back when these types of games were played by fans from the 90's...we grew up without caring about graphics, the new generation is to focused on main stream video games and cares to much about how everything looks. just enjoy the gameplay.
@DarkHour404 Thanks for your reply , I know what you mean , all I was trying to say was that the graphics could be updated from the current SNES style to maybe Baldur's Gate level , thats all , even then it would still feel like classic RPG . I also agree that RPG fans are being left out by game companies , they focus all their attention to 'How the game looks' instead of 'How the game plays ' .Newer games like DAO,& Gothic4 are nowhere near in complexity and sheer gameplay fun to older games
@DarkHour404 One more thing...all graphic elements need not change for eg. the character animation and particle effects are very good its just the background and environment which looks early console type .
Just bought the game today and it's amazing. There's so many things to do, and so much depth. Everyone should pick this up, or at least give the free demo a try. You'll be hooked within the first 10 minutes guaranteed. More games should be made like this. Im tired of all the 3D first person shooters, etc.
@Nizm0350z I don't think they are worried selling the game to people who have to have widescreen for every game. Also you know you can set your pc up to keep the ratio so you can play it fullscreen with just black on the edges.
@aversion2k: This is the first game after many years where i didn`t turn off the music (i didn`t had the intention to look for the possibility). Also i turned the TV off.
The last game where i was so carried away was Divine Divinity (the first one), which also had a gloomy but awesome atmosphere.
OK, this game is an really good old style RPG, which reminds of the good old days of the Ultima series. The graphics are good and the mood is great and catchy. The music is really great and brings more into the mood.
For me i can recommend this single player game. It`s not a clone and has it`s own style. Try it out, you will not regret it.
I played now for 1 hour and 30 minutes and there is night now. I lightened my torch, because i`m in the woods and try to come better to a town. You know it`s a bit gloomy in the woods at night. The bad thing, it has begun to rain and my torch isn`t much worth and the wolves are hunting me, so yes, i am in fear hahaha.
OK, here my review: The game itself begins with a good intro. After i saw it i began to start game, here you can create your character and there is a lot to choose. The graphics a wonderful for the game. It´s simple but the details are in the little. It doesn`t take long to get behind the menus and controlling. All is simple but has it`s pragmatic effects.
i realised whats the point of wanting to see a video game before it comes out? it kinda ruins it i would just want to wait now that i think about it o well
I think you mean "epic" biblical would mean it was full of bible storys or based on the bible in some sense.
Anyway.
I just hope there is an option to turn off the music this time, I like to play it windowed while doing other stuff and the only way I could figure out how to do it was to replace the music files with dummy files.
Um. That looks like the exact same game as 1 except with a slightly smaller view screen to make room for a bigger minimap (???) and an ugly and distracting bar of buttons. Wtf?
Sorry but at least as far as the interface is concerned, this is a big step backwards.
It's not all about the interface. There are huge improvements in game-play mechanics, achievements, balancing, classes, customization, and quest consequences. The interface can stay the same for all I care
Ok, WilltheGamer, you're right. But it's an OLDSCHOOL RPG game, so, everyone, who wants to feel "the old times", loved it. If you don't like it, try to something new - you have plenty of possibilities.
So you're saying because I don't think this game is going to be interesting in anyway that I am a homosexual, and because I am a homosexual I should kill myself.
Your argument must have taken incredible foresight and genius to come up with and I applaud you.
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@WilltheGamer Actually he called you a faggot - so you are actually a giant piece of wood - which doesn't change that you should pour gasoline over yourself and light yourself on fire and save the world from your genetic coding being passed on to whatever dog, monkey, sheep you may sleep with.....
Enough of the fighting and biting, boys. Just because you don't like what someone says, doesn't give you the right to say vicious things. What Will said earlier did not justify calling him a "faggot" no matter WHAT definition you use.
Will, if you don't like turn-based RPGs then why are you here?
As for me, most of the action RPG's bore the heck out of me. The only three RPG's to date that I have enjoyed for years without discarding are Mordor I, Demise (Mordor's sequel) and Eschalon Book I.
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"True RPG"
A True RPG just gets you involved with the characters, the drama of the story to the point you Care about the outcome so much that if a character dies, you feel it.. Not a game Mechanic.
FF7 Was a great game, but What got me was the story, Not the turn based game, and in some respects the turn based made me lose touch with the game a bit.
Turn Based Gameplay is just that "Game play" Story and characters are all that an "RPG" Truly needs.
Mass Effect 2 has an IMMENSELY BIGGER budget and development team... It's just a matter of comparing indie and "fully commercial" games... Also, remember this: Action RPGs aren't true RPGs.
Very nice trailer! Awesome Music BTW. What is it? Also, Let me encourage all of my fellow Linux users out there to show their appreciation for this developer releasing a native Linux version. Download the trial (when it's released) and if you like it, buy it. At the very least, voice your appreciation here. Thanks!
Wow, I've been lurking on the BG site for a while now following development of this game, and I've been absolutely hungering for a trailer to Book II. I haven't played the original, but now I am absolutely dying to buy this one! Very nicely done! =)
Piercing weapons ftw
SlithSsschah 2 months ago
this RPG is just fantastic
shutyourassthanks123 2 months ago
This vid saved my day. I was looking for HoM or Diablo-like game for linux. And I have only found a bunch of student-quality games. You know, the ones that dont even compile.
And looking at Ghornon's Hammer, when (typical for opensource) all-in-one author tries to scratch everything (I build ma hous all ba myself in 100 years-style) and not start until he has detailed designs!- and he screwed in 2005.
But now. I didnt realise commercial can be so crappy too. Or maybe its just me. Sorry then.
lin545 1 year ago
A bit of newer graphics wouldn't hurt , I know its a great game , but the graphics look very SNES.
Galavya41 1 year ago
@Galavya41 people who play these types of games are not for graphics, this is the old school RPG game, back when these types of games were played by fans from the 90's...we grew up without caring about graphics, the new generation is to focused on main stream video games and cares to much about how everything looks. just enjoy the gameplay.
DarkHour404 1 year ago
@DarkHour404 Thanks for your reply , I know what you mean , all I was trying to say was that the graphics could be updated from the current SNES style to maybe Baldur's Gate level , thats all , even then it would still feel like classic RPG . I also agree that RPG fans are being left out by game companies , they focus all their attention to 'How the game looks' instead of 'How the game plays ' .Newer games like DAO,& Gothic4 are nowhere near in complexity and sheer gameplay fun to older games
Galavya41 1 year ago
@DarkHour404 One more thing...all graphic elements need not change for eg. the character animation and particle effects are very good its just the background and environment which looks early console type .
Galavya41 1 year ago
Why the fuck wouldnt they make this multiplayer? this is the game ive been looking for
EdgeStormcrow 1 year ago
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LOL omg. Runescape browser game has has better graphics than that one. AND it hadda keyring BEFORE this game? wow.
ironysteeth 1 year ago
Just bought the game today and it's amazing. There's so many things to do, and so much depth. Everyone should pick this up, or at least give the free demo a try. You'll be hooked within the first 10 minutes guaranteed. More games should be made like this. Im tired of all the 3D first person shooters, etc.
ASFx2600 1 year ago
just think of how much money the developers lost by not making this game widescreen
Nizm0350z 1 year ago
@Nizm0350z A sale or two. If that. Probably no money lost.
Upup2211 1 year ago
@Upup2211 well i have a 24" monitor and I would have already bought it if i didn't have to play in a small window
Nizm0350z 1 year ago
@Nizm0350z I don't think they are worried selling the game to people who have to have widescreen for every game. Also you know you can set your pc up to keep the ratio so you can play it fullscreen with just black on the edges.
MrBlackcato 1 year ago
This is a great game
cypresstwist 1 year ago
@aversion2k: This is the first game after many years where i didn`t turn off the music (i didn`t had the intention to look for the possibility). Also i turned the TV off.
The last game where i was so carried away was Divine Divinity (the first one), which also had a gloomy but awesome atmosphere.
suoquainen 1 year ago
OK, this game is an really good old style RPG, which reminds of the good old days of the Ultima series. The graphics are good and the mood is great and catchy. The music is really great and brings more into the mood.
For me i can recommend this single player game. It`s not a clone and has it`s own style. Try it out, you will not regret it.
suoquainen 1 year ago
I played now for 1 hour and 30 minutes and there is night now. I lightened my torch, because i`m in the woods and try to come better to a town. You know it`s a bit gloomy in the woods at night. The bad thing, it has begun to rain and my torch isn`t much worth and the wolves are hunting me, so yes, i am in fear hahaha.
suoquainen 1 year ago
OK, here my review: The game itself begins with a good intro. After i saw it i began to start game, here you can create your character and there is a lot to choose. The graphics a wonderful for the game. It´s simple but the details are in the little. It doesn`t take long to get behind the menus and controlling. All is simple but has it`s pragmatic effects.
suoquainen 1 year ago
Looks kinda of old fashion' of a style, but still quit good actually.
0JohnCage0 1 year ago
The game that made me love old school rpg..
mrbigtime81 1 year ago
wheen omg wheen? how long do I still have to wait???
yamaotoko 1 year ago
@yamaotoko
Windows : release on May 12th, 2010
Linux, Mac : May 26th, 2010
See Basilisk forum for more details...
Armand2Maupertuis 1 year ago
so far behind schedule but im so ready
bababow1 1 year ago
Suppose to be out last year....tired of waiting
phnx4life 1 year ago
HOORAY! I almost cried.
It looks amazing.
XelticTopazion 1 year ago 4
i realised whats the point of wanting to see a video game before it comes out? it kinda ruins it i would just want to wait now that i think about it o well
igotthatsnowmayn 1 year ago
biblical.
rolandspify 2 years ago
@rolandspify
I think you mean "epic" biblical would mean it was full of bible storys or based on the bible in some sense.
Anyway.
I just hope there is an option to turn off the music this time, I like to play it windowed while doing other stuff and the only way I could figure out how to do it was to replace the music files with dummy files.
aversion2k 1 year ago
i hope this time more side quest longer main story and a larger spell book for divine and elemental
igotthatsnowmayn 2 years ago
I think you got you're wish, notice the spell screen at 0:54. At least 8 level one spells, 2 of which are new. Dense nimbus, draw water
WorBlux 2 years ago
Summon Beast 0:23
WorBlux 2 years ago
looks fantastic :) i hope it will be as good as book 1 was...no, maybe even better...can't wait for this =)
Todeshand666 2 years ago 2
Um. That looks like the exact same game as 1 except with a slightly smaller view screen to make room for a bigger minimap (???) and an ugly and distracting bar of buttons. Wtf?
Sorry but at least as far as the interface is concerned, this is a big step backwards.
Tropico11 2 years ago
It's not all about the interface. There are huge improvements in game-play mechanics, achievements, balancing, classes, customization, and quest consequences. The interface can stay the same for all I care
singerboi22 2 years ago 2
Basilisk Games, you nasty teases - now I'm going to be on pins and needles until the Book II release!
Very nice trailer.
nanaimo112 2 years ago
i am waiting for this game sooo badly. it drives me insane o.o release it already damn!
IrbisPL 2 years ago
Nice one guys! Looking great, good to see isometric rpg's are still in development. Takes me back :)
PunkSarcasm 2 years ago 4
I enjoyed book one so much, looking forward for second part :)
Freak9011 2 years ago 3
hurrah ! now hurry and release it, it looks like a masterpiece already ! :)
noyoto191919 2 years ago 2
holy heck. i thought you guys were a small shop? This trailer is unreal. Great video production work. Can't wait for the game!
lamarromero 2 years ago 2
I love this game too, but seriously now, i could've made this video.
phooploid 2 years ago
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Wasn't this suppose to release in 2009?
InsaneJungleCrow 2 years ago
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these graphics are like... worse than diablo and that came out like... 13 years ago or something?
WilltheGamer 2 years ago
Ok, WilltheGamer, you're right. But it's an OLDSCHOOL RPG game, so, everyone, who wants to feel "the old times", loved it. If you don't like it, try to something new - you have plenty of possibilities.
Sorry for my bad english :)
Syolos 2 years ago 2
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And Will, you're like, a gigantic faggot, so like, fucking kill yourself.
CheeseGundam 2 years ago
So you're saying because I don't think this game is going to be interesting in anyway that I am a homosexual, and because I am a homosexual I should kill myself.
Your argument must have taken incredible foresight and genius to come up with and I applaud you.
WilltheGamer 2 years ago
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@WilltheGamer Actually he called you a faggot - so you are actually a giant piece of wood - which doesn't change that you should pour gasoline over yourself and light yourself on fire and save the world from your genetic coding being passed on to whatever dog, monkey, sheep you may sleep with.....
revjwh38 2 years ago
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Says the guy defending a game with graphics 10+ years out of date.
Yeah, I should burn myself alive... lol.
WilltheGamer 2 years ago
Indeed. But he's making *money* off it. I've brought Book I, and when I can afford it Book II.
Are you making money off anything?
sslaxx 2 years ago
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my job?
WilltheGamer 2 years ago
Enough of the fighting and biting, boys. Just because you don't like what someone says, doesn't give you the right to say vicious things. What Will said earlier did not justify calling him a "faggot" no matter WHAT definition you use.
Will, if you don't like turn-based RPGs then why are you here?
As for me, most of the action RPG's bore the heck out of me. The only three RPG's to date that I have enjoyed for years without discarding are Mordor I, Demise (Mordor's sequel) and Eschalon Book I.
nanaimo112 2 years ago 2
Awesome. Can't wait for this.
Chodstah 2 years ago 2
This is really nice. Love the lighting effect.
reflectiveLayer 2 years ago 2
Brilliant, cannot wait!
istara 2 years ago 2
No, It's turn based, the only way to go for a true RPG.
Merakis100 2 years ago 8
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"True RPG"
A True RPG just gets you involved with the characters, the drama of the story to the point you Care about the outcome so much that if a character dies, you feel it.. Not a game Mechanic.
FF7 Was a great game, but What got me was the story, Not the turn based game, and in some respects the turn based made me lose touch with the game a bit.
Turn Based Gameplay is just that "Game play" Story and characters are all that an "RPG" Truly needs.
Lastknownuser 2 years ago
"FF7"
Stopped reading thar.
Thoric485 2 years ago
Don't like ff7 eh?
Lastknownuser 2 years ago
Is the battle system real time?
bigmit37 2 years ago
Loved Book I, can't wait for Book II. Hurry up!!
thebattlecat 2 years ago 3
Awesome, can't wait!
thecastlehall 2 years ago 3
great stuff guys, keep it up!
wazooinc 2 years ago 3
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mass effect 2 will be better
iamdeathmarine 2 years ago
@iamdeathmarine
I seriously doubt it.
K0njad 2 years ago
Mass Effect 2 has an IMMENSELY BIGGER budget and development team... It's just a matter of comparing indie and "fully commercial" games... Also, remember this: Action RPGs aren't true RPGs.
Good day.
soybostero93 2 years ago
uh yeah dude action rpgs are true rpgs, the only thing different is the combat is usually funner in action rpgs(more intense) if done right.
and you are totally right about ME 2 budget, i wonder what kind of game these guys would make with ME 2's budget.
iamdeathmarine 2 years ago
Freaking f***ing awesome :) Can't wait y'guys. Take your time though, want it to be flawless :p
pedersenlasse 2 years ago 2
Awesome. I'm going to have to take a holiday just to play this game!
JakeBirkett 2 years ago 3
Very nice trailer! Awesome Music BTW. What is it? Also, Let me encourage all of my fellow Linux users out there to show their appreciation for this developer releasing a native Linux version. Download the trial (when it's released) and if you like it, buy it. At the very least, voice your appreciation here. Thanks!
DigitalVampire85 2 years ago 2
LOVE IT!!!
Raynorczerwinski 2 years ago 2
old school RPG - cant wait!
willypete2171 2 years ago 4
Best teaser I've seen in a while.
Unclevertitle 2 years ago 4
wow great day to be a mac gamer 10stars
SwimmingInMtDew 2 years ago 2
This looks fantastic. Can't wait to play it!
JonasKyratzes 2 years ago 5
Wow. Very impressive! Can't wait for the release!
MyGameCompany 2 years ago 6
Fantastic! It's hard to wait for the release of Book II now.
lianrevlis 2 years ago 7
Looking good guys!
benpuss 2 years ago 13
Wow, I've been lurking on the BG site for a while now following development of this game, and I've been absolutely hungering for a trailer to Book II. I haven't played the original, but now I am absolutely dying to buy this one! Very nicely done! =)
Hylanvahr 2 years ago 11