Разработчик: Arkane Studios
Описание
Journey to the World Of Arx
Explore A Fantasy World
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. 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 underground mines. But as food and drink becomes scarce, the wars become even more violent as each race – from trolls, goblins, and rat-men, to humans – struggle for survival. Now, evil has arisen in this sunless world in the form of the God of Destruction, Akbaa. It’s up to you to defeat Akbaa and save Arx from his reign of terror. You 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 artifacts and face terrifying foes.Build Your Champion
You will become the hero of an underground world. Create a customizable character and allocate skill points in categories such as spellcasting, weapons, armor, and stealth to build your champion.Wield Powerful Magic
Take out enemy creatures with an innovative casting system featuring 50 powerful spells. Using the mouse, draw runes in mid-air and combine gestures to unleash powerful magical abilities.Forge Your Own Path Through An Immersive World
Arx Fatalis mixes intelligent storytelling with nonlinear gameplay and challenging puzzles, and every choice you make in the game could have drastic impacts on the world. In true Arkane fashion, the game allows you choose your own playstyle and path, with several different possible endings awaiting you based on your decisions.Поддерживаемые языки: english, french, german, italian, spanish - spain, russian
Системные требования
Windows
Recommended: 900 MHz Pentium ® III or compatible, 256 MB RAM , DirectX 8 or higher, DirectX 8 compatible sound- and graphics card with 32MB, 750 MB fixed disks
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Incredibly addictive and gripping old school RPG. If you like something like Morrowind this is a must play.
The game doesn't bother holding your hand and requires patience to get over the initial learning curve but is so satisfying to grind through once you get going.
This is easily in my top 5 games ever. The sun has gone dark and the world's population had to go underground to escape the cold. It's an amnesia memory recovery plot set in a particularly large cave network full of fantasy monsters. The gimmick is novel -- learn base rune words and use the mouse to draw them out in sequence to make spell words. It's the only game I can think of where if you, as a player not a character, are adept at the magic system (rune identification, not meta knowledge), your anticipation of the rune words can actually make a significant difference on the outcome of a fight. It's a lot of investigation, problem solving, puzzles, and RPG generally, and every few years when I get the urge to play it I'm left with feelings and a desperate wish that there was more. Be sure to download the Arx Libertatis mod which cleans up some of the rough edges and modernizes the system settings.
TL:DR; This game is great, totally worth the price, download Arx LIbertas (it isn't a virus), disable Alpha Cutout AA (It crashes the game)
Arx Fatalis is a game that does nearly everything right! While that may sound off-putting at first, I mean this in the best way possible. I enjoyed nearly every minute I had exploring the world of Arx and its 8 levels. The world was incredibly interesting, the gameplay is phenomenal, exploration is engaging, and the magic system has got to be one of the most ingenious implementations of magic I have ever seen in a game before. This game is certainly worth your time and pennies (I got this game for less than two dollars, lol).
However, I said it does NEARLY everything right. What it gets wrong, it gets quite wrong. My complaint mostly boils down to the fact that its super easy to play this game out of order, which can render the game nearly impossible without a guide. For me, I accidentally killed the snake ladies who tell you about how to enchant the greatest weapon, which could have bricked my game if I didn't resort to the internet. There's a lot of these moments, such as not being told you have to go to the crypt, or not being told about the key ring (which is VITAL for maintaining sanity). Also, the final boss SUCKS and is perhaps the worst final boss I've ever fought (probably an exaggeration). While this is annoying, it is par for the course for older games, so just don't be afraid to crack out a guide once you get lost on the eighth level before you're even sent there.
I would note that, to have the best experience, you must download the free program Arx Libertas, which dramatically enhances the game (the machine says its a virus, but it isn't). Also, disable Alpha Cutout AA. That was crashing my game on load.
Shows its age but a very good game and it's easy to see why Arkane has gotten as much renown as it has.
Weird game that I played in my early teenage years. Pretty cool how you can interact with the world. The magic system is neat also
Incredible game. Has been my favorite for 15 years. Incredibly thoughtful gameplay and story line, with surprising complications. Get past the graphics, and you are in for one of the best play throughs ever.
This was a surprisingly fun game for being lumped into a bundle for practically free. id highly recommend giving it a try to anyone who loves the classics!
With the Arx Libertatis Mod, this game feels amazing to play, despite being an early 2000 game!
The dark fantasy atmosphere is perfect, the inventory management is also great and the spellcasting is very unique, as you have to 'write' runes in the air.
I wish there were more games like this or Dark Messiah nowadays.
I like old games. While this one isn't that, it has not aged well at all, unfortunately.
So far the game has held up really well. I haven't had to look anything up really, which is unusual for old games (unusual in a good way). I've been playing with the Arx Liberatus mod which fixes spell casting.
Peak.
Classic
ok so apparently this game falls into 2 categories:
really enjoyable with slight problems.
or
nearly unplayable buggy mess.
for me, it was the first one for the first 2 thirds, and the last one for the last third. you could do worse for 5 bucks for sure but i have to say that its infuriating beyond believe not to be able to finish the game. add that to the fact that some enemys just...wont die, or 1tap you if they feel like it, i was this close to give a thumbs down. its low price is the only reason it gets my upvote because as mentioned above...you could do alot worse for 5 bucks.
Play it with Arx Libertatis and if you liked the Thief games, you will love this one!
Really good, old school game for rpg lovers, which you can completly fuck up by loosing one of the items or killing wrong npc's. Play with Arx Libertatis mod, in case of loosing or selling key items, you can at least cheat them into existance without replaying 5 hours of the games.
Rating(s):
Game:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5/5) stars
Technical/port:
★★☆☆☆ (2/5) stars
Review:
Arx Fatalis goes down as my favorite IP from Arkane. It is better than dishonored, prey, you name it. This was my favorite Arkane experience for a few reasons:
The world of Arx Fatalis is unmatched, in the time this was made the atmosphere and immersive world built is just impressive. The story stands the test, never feeling like it is dragging on and always keeping the puzzles interesting. The characters are genuine and the story really captivates. Combat, more specifically spell casting will go down as my favorite spell cast system in gaming. It is unique, unmatched and highly enjoyable.
The game just feels great and it is great, but its age shows and the technical port is very bad.
I enjoyed the game so much I felt I had to separate the game from the port. The game needs a mod called "Arx Libertatis" likely before you even play it for functionality, even then a tremendous amount of frustrating bugs are present. Most cinematic cutscenes leave you stuck and clipping into the terrain upon exit. Loot items can disappear and clip through the map. Many graphical and hitzone areas are inconsistent. npc AI can sometimes corner you and force a save roll, etc. The technical and port problems of this game are extensive, but it is worth the ache for this game. you will love it.
unplayable mess, shame
Unique magic system, crazy depth in level design, and extremely immersive with all the different things you can do. Fishing, alchemy, feeding rats cheese, cooking meat at a campfire, mining, digging, and much more. The game is filled with interesting content to do and I enjoyed the unique floor design and hidden locations scattered throughout the map.
The puzzles can be a bit jarring and the game doesn't always do a very good job of explaining things which is often where most people might struggle. There is a lot of guides and a manual in steam I'd suggest looking through them if you are stuck or not sure what to do. The game is finicky it can break easily. Always have a Arx Libertatis installed and Save often these two things will dramatically improve your experience.
The magic is the biggest draw of the game. It is very difficult to get used to the controls and the magic system in general. However, once you do it feels immensely satisfying. Learning how to store pre-casted spells and memorizing the runes to cast spells mid combat. There was even hidden spells I accidentally discovered when messing around with magic early on that don't appear in your spellbook.
It's a 9/10 game to me and I personally think it's the best game Arkane studios has ever created. If you are looking for an amazing immersive sim I'd recommend Arx Fatalis/Arx Libertatis strongly.
Honestly not a bad rpg and for someone whose has mild arachnophobia the spiders are creepy and not too terrifying to look at. I'd say the only "real" trying thing in the game from my perspective is casting magic either that or i just suck. You might like this if you've played Dark Messiah of Might and Magic but at the same time i literally have nothin else to compare this game too. also funny thing they have a charge attack attion to hit harder and it reminded me back in my days of playing java minecraft
O Arcane Studios em 2002 fazia mais do que a Ubisoft faz hoje em dia
Pra falar bem a verdade, fazia mais do que a Bethesda Game Studios faz hoje em dia
Crazy this game came out in 2002
This game is pretty sick, very cool atmosphere and theme. The magic system is fun drawing rune signs and storing up to 3 premade spells for quick casting. Your stats are based on essentially DnD systems. Armor Class, damage rolls etc.
---Download the Arx Libertatis mod--- it updates the game engine
lowkey peak
Game Of The Year
This game crashed 16 times within the first 5 minutes.
This game doesnt like the resolution 1920x1080 (it OVER-stretched the screen so i couldnt reached the "okay" button to change it back).
This game's current state is to unstable and 99% of the times hates its player trying to cast a spell.
Good news about it is:
It was 1,64€ and its fixable,
https://arx-libertatis.org/download
Now it works.
Game is wildly good for 22 year old game, definetly a hidden gem!
This game feels like being immersed in an 80's adventure/fantasy movie. It is a journey and the story is so fun.
I played this game on my father's laptop 20 years ago... I was 11.
Magic system is really good, so is the story and the atmosphere.
Runs perfectly on linux mint 22 with proton.
homeless cave peasant: I CAST CHAOS!! (Braapps out a supernova, taking out the entire human kingdom)
20 year old game has the best RPG magic system of all time
A game older than me is better than most games I've played in my lifetime
Warning: The Steam build of the game is unstable, crashing every 20 minutes—this desperately needs a patch.
This Arkane Studios’ 2002 RPG, draws heavy inspiration from Ultima Underworld, immersing players in a dark, underground world where civilization has retreated from a frozen surface. Its standout feature remains the spellcasting system, where players trace runes in the air to cast magic, adding a tactile, immersive touch.
The game’s freedom in exploration and problem-solving, from baking bread to picking locks, foreshadows Arkane’s later hits like Dishonored and Prey. Yet, for all its brilliance, Arx Fatalis is far from perfect. The combat can feel clunky, and the difficulty spikes erratically. Its narrative, while intriguing, sometimes gets bogged down in pacing issues. The game may not have reached the heights of mainstream RPGs like The Elder Scrolls, but for those who crave a deep dive into the arcane, it offers a uniquely immersive experience.
Two decades later, it still casts a long, mysterious shadow, stands as a visionary gem, worth revisiting for fans of immersive, atmospheric RPGs.
super cool and immersive
An absolute must-play if you like dungeon crawlers or immersive sims. Make sure to get the Libertatis mod, because otherwise spellcasting just don't work.
A rare gem. I wish there were more like it.
My play time looks low...because I've finished it a couple times before everything was on steam.
In Arx Fatalis you play as wiznerd named Arm Shagger or something like that. Fun game, shame you have to get a mod that makes the spellcasting feel less like playing Operation with parkinsons.
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Decent
Summary
The trolls are on strike.
: )
Kind of fun...until I got to an area where I just kept getting stuck on the geometry and couldn't move forward. Even re-loading saves didn't help. I've read that the Elder Scrolls games are basically much better versions of this, so I think I'll jump over to those.
this game is way to easy i think they should ad a hard mode
once you fix the spell system this game is amazing! great story line! and it has that old rpg charm all old time gamer's love. its a lot of fun short but again its a gem
Nearly 20 years ago, I first discovered this game when my dad was playing it on the computer. My brother and I would watch in awe, and we got to play for a little while too, even though we were too young for a game like this… you know what I mean! 😉
Years later, I got my own PC, and guess what? I quickly grabbed the Arx Fatalis disc and dove into the captivating world of Arx. Even today, 22 years after its release, I still rave about the game’s unique features. Simple activities like baking bread and roasting meat are implemented in a way that feels genuinely rewarding, something that many modern games struggle to replicate.
The magic system, where you draw symbols on the screen with your hand to cast spells, adds a level of interactivity that feels timeless and incredibly engaging. There’s a wide variety of spells that can be creatively combined.
The world of Arx is filled with secrets and hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered. The quests are not only well-structured but often humorous and surprising. Interacting with NPCs feels vibrant, and the conversations often reveal deeper lore about the world.
While the story may be straightforward, it’s coherent and well-crafted. I replayed the game about two years ago, and each run unveiled new amusing details. For instance, dropping cheese might attract mice… just delightful!
I also appreciate the flexibility to experiment with different playstyles. Whether you choose to be a fierce warrior, a cunning thief, or a powerful mage, each choice affects the gameplay and how characters react to you. The blend of RPG elements and an open world ensures that every play session feels unique.
I wholeheartedly recommend this game to everyone! Aside from the graphics, it remains timeless and has aged remarkably well. The attention to detail and creative mechanics make “Arx Fatalis” a true classic. I still hold out hope for a sequel to this wonderful game!
Unplayable.
Unless you have a windows 9x/2000/ME/XP machine to pull out of storage somewhere don't waste your money.
If you start the exe from the game directory at least you'll be able to run it without crashing out of the program after character creation, but it does not register any gestures at all. That is the heart of the game as I understand it and without that you cannot even get past the tutorial.
Apparently there is a 3rd party hardware fix floating around in a project called arx libertatis, although that didn't work for me either. It also changes the gameplay, so strictly speaking you're not able to play the original game either way.
Maybe it's a good game, but as it stands it's unplayable.
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Best fantasy im sim. Don't feel bad for glancing at a walk through from time to time.
This game is like a hidden relic. I always used to play old games, but this one went under my radar for many years. It's an unique RPG with an interesting story. The magic system of this game is still novel, even to this day. In terms of lore, world-building and design (being an old game), it's closer to certain "trends" of that ambiance that were popular back in the day. Like for example names and character design. Honestly it's an amazing game.
If you're ok with needing to read a guide or every book in the game to figure out exactly what you need to do, this is one of the greatest immersive sim rpgs to come out. Being Arkane's first game, you can see where to bled into their later projects (DMoM&M, Dishonored 1, 2 and DotO).
Very good game, I had to patch it for it to run on my modern system. Unfortunately I was not able to beat the game due to me going to the levels I shouldn't have went in until the quest told me to. This made the Final act of the time non playable and I had to just quit and watch the Ending from Youtube instead. I was literally at the end though so I guess I did experience the whole game.
9/10, The whole game was great but had bugs at the end.
If you forgive the sluggish crouching/jumping and awkward default keybinds, you get an amazing RPG.
great game
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Arkane Studios |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 04.12.2024 |
| Metacritic | 77 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 84% положительных (993) |