Sacred

"A good RPG that delivers."

Ahhh, Sacred, People call it the Diablo Clone, I call it what Diablo was missing.
I'll get on with this wonderful review. Enjoy.

Graphics 9/10

The graphics in this game are up-to-date and splendid, The visual effects of the environment are outstanding, Very realistic, Even when zoomed in close the graphics withstand it. The cities are extraordinary and detailed. It doesn't spot there, The forests and caves are also highly detailed. Very good, Thus a 9/10

Sound 8/10

The sound, Like the graphics, Are up-to-date for the current release of this game, Battles sound full and exciting, Either its the dull thud of sword-on-flesh or the classic steel-on-steel, The sound adds to the game itself and gives it a more full effect.

Gameplay 7/10

Ahhh..The gameplay, The spine of all games. This is where you'll experience the many flaws of Sacred. The skill and stat system are great, up to par with Diablo and basically the same leveling system also. As for the quests, in the earlier versions of this game, had alot of bug and glitches, Either its the person that you talk to to complete a quest isn't there, Or the quest is on the wrong spot of the map. In the later patches this will hopefully be fixed.
The environment is very interactive as well, You can talk to just about anyone who will either give you a quest, or some friendly advice.

Story 8/10

The story is flowing and exciting, Even though its the classic Sorcerer fails to summon and demon and it goes on a rampage, Sacred takes it to the next level. With many plot twists and turns, The story will keep your brain working. Its also surprising long, With lots of gameplay hours, This game will keep you occupied for awhile.

Overall 8/10

Sacred is a good game overall, I just hope the bugs will be fixed in later patches. For Diablo fans and general RPG fans, This is a great plus to your collection.

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 09/26/04