A Quick Look At ... Info taken from official web sites by Sue Myth 2:Soulblighter - Bungie Twice as good: Soulblighter returns... Myth II: Soulblighter boasts numerous improvements to the game engine and added features that improve gameplay. In Myth II destruction reigns supreme. Castle walls will crumble under a barrage of Dwarven mortar fire. Drawbridges will lower before your besieging army. Flaming arrows will rain down from battlements, lighting the ground beneath you. Dark wizards will hurl deadly sorceries at your ranks, scattering even your bravest warriors. Myth II: Soulblighter is a unique strategy game, set in a 3D world of dangerous alliances and ancient evil, where all beings tremble before the wrath of Soulblighter, cruelest and most cunning of the evil Fallen Lords. Sequel to the award-winning original... Released in November 1997, Myth: The Fallen Lords is a revolutionary title in the strategy genre, and has won top honors from every major publication in the industry. It gives gamers, for the first time, a strategy game set in a truly 3D world- one that focuses exclusively on fast-paced, realistic and bloody battle. Some of its numerous awards include: Game of The Year: Computer Games Strategy Plus Strategy Game of The Year: Computer Gaming World Best Real-Time Strat. Game: PC Gamer Best Game of 1997: MacWorld Eddy Awards Best Strategy Game: Computer Game Developers Assn. PC Games "A" List: PC Games Magazine ------------------------------------------------------------------ Egypt 1156BC:Tomb of the Pharoah - Cryo Ancient Egypt. Karnak. 29th Year of the Reign of King Ramses the Third. You are Ramose, an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances. Your father, a government scribe, has been accused of arranging the pillage of a royal tomb. Unless you can show the Pharaoh himself proof of innocence, your father will be executed, his name erased from the tables of history and his tomb destroyed. You will experience ancient Egypt as never before attempted in an adventure game. You are immersed in a spectacular 3D world, alive with over 30 characters. The Louvre Museum and Europe's most talented creative and technical teams have joined forces to let you experience everyday life in Egypt over 3,000 years ago, as you encounter the political, social and religious issues which soon become very much your own. Prepare yourself to enjoy the splendour, the passion, and the mystery of a very special moment in time. But the Feast of Opet is to begin in three days! Save your father from death and your family name from eternal disgrace. You have no time to lose. Go now...into the tomb of the Pharaoh! Minimum system: Pentium 133. Win95/DOS CD-ROM, 16Mb RAM, 4xCD-ROM drive. Sound Support: All major sound cards Advanced Graphics Support: No. Network: No. Number Of Players: One. ------------------------------------------------------------------ King's Quest VIII:Mask of Eternity - Sierra On-line The tale thus far... In a time long ago, magic and myth is embodied in every living creature roaming the world. Unicorns graze in forest meadows, wizards concoct mystical spells and kings and queens manage thriving kingdoms. In the kingdom of Daventry, inhabitants enjoy peace and prosperity under the rule of the majestic King Graham. But one day, the kingdom's serenity turns to disorder. An evil being takes up quarters in the sacred sanctity of the Mask of Eternity - the global icon of truth, light and order. With arms thrust upward, he summons a dark spell. The skies darken and bolts of lightning converge on the temple. With a powerful burst, the mask explodes into pieces that fall to the world below. Meanwhile, in Daventry, a young townsperson named Connor is about to become the most important person in the world's history. As the Mask of Eternity rains down on the land, one piece lands at Connor's feet. Just as he picks it up, the supernatural spell reaches ground. In a flash, every inhabitant of the beloved kingdom turns to stone. That is, every inhabitant but one. With the sacred mask piece in hand, Connor is somehow protected from the consequences of the omen. Playing the role of Connor, you must gather strength and courage and set out on the ultimate quest: reseat the Mask of Eternity and restore law, light and order to your world. Only then can global order be restored! Journeying beyond Daventry, you will visit otherworldly realms filled with unimaginable characters, brain-twisting tests of courage and incredible challenges. But the spread of evil has created an extra challenge - dark creatures roaming free across the land are ready for a fight. It'll take perfect marksmanship and a sharp sword to keep these from ending your quest! Key Features Millions of fans have been drawn to the world of Daventry since designer Roberta Williams first introduced the King's Quest series over a decade ago. Providing the ultimate interactive storytelling experience, the series has received global acclaim for pushing gameplay technology past the limits of traditional adventure game design to deliver an ever-more interactive, expansive and innovate experience. Revolutionary 3D action engine gives you complete freedom of movement. Experience all seven worlds through either a 1st or 3rd person point of view Real-time combat! Heft your broad-sword and mete out punishment in a purely medieval manner. Intricate mental challenges require you to use your mind as well as your might. Complete Camera Control Unlike traditional 2D adventure games of the past, Mask of Eternity Mask allows you to peek around any corner, push and pull objects, open doors, wade into rivers and lakes and even fight with other characters. But make no mistake, Mask of Eternity is not a shoot-em-up game. On the contrary, Mask of Eternity's gorgeous, open environment allows you to live the unfolding story, even if you need to fight your way past evil characters to advance the story. Easy-to-use Interface Sierra's newly-designed game interface makes exploring and controlling your character a breeze. An on-screen cursor, carried over from traditional adventure game engines, allows you to 'point and click' to retrieve objects, open doors and use weapons on evil creatures. An alternate mouse click changes the angle of the "camera" looking over Connor's shoulder. And if you really feel like getting into Connor's head, one keystroke switches the game from third to first person perspective. In third person, the camera moves with Connor and you watch as he walks runs and fights. In first person, you view the world through Connor's eyes. Real-time Combat So what's this you hear about combat? Mask of Eternity's 3D virtual world is filled with living characters, both good and bad. And since you control Connor's every step and jump, you also control use of his hand and range weapons as well. But don't worry - you don't need to learn special skills to survive your battles. We've created a combat system that is easy to learn and use. With a combination of keystrokes and the mouse, you will have complete control over Connor's actions during battle. Mind-bending Puzzles Combat is a certainly a fun new twist on 3D adventure gaming, but it's the puzzles that will twist your brain in delight! Mask of Eternity's game environment allows for thought-provoking puzzles that are not possible in 2D adventure games. You'll love the new puzzle styles! Technical Specifications Minimum: Pentium 166 Windows 95/98 32 megs RAM 4x CD-ROM drive 400MB of free HD space DirectX Graphics Card DirectX 16-bit Sound Card For truly kick-butt performance: Pentium II 266 or better Windows 95/98 64 megs RAM or better 8-speed CD-ROM drive or better 3Dfx or D3D Supported Graphics Accelerator Card - o -