Summary
satisfying adventure
The Good
There are many complex stories involved in this game based upon a novel! The extra non essential quests such as battling the Mulmaster Beholder Corp are quite a surprise (use dust of disappearance) This game format paved the way for many AD&D games such as those in the Dragonlance world of KRYNN etc. This game was actually the sequel to Pool of Radiance but with many things ironed out for a superior game play. This game was the first RPG I ever played and inspired me to play & read many fantasy games & novels! Ive played it many times over as a youth and never got tired of playing it!
The Bad
Some dungeons were easy to get lost in with limited mapping options in the game. Saving games became very strategic because it was only "safe" to camp in certain locations to rest and memorize spells etc. It was a pity that the Dark Elven weapons and armor disintegrated when you returned to the surface from the caverns because they were light and very powerful!
The Bottom Line
A good introductory game to the world of Advanced Dungeons & Dragon (Forgotten Realms) and to all role playing fantasy adventure games in general. A classic for its time!
