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Explore a sunless underground fantasy as a first-person RPG hero, solving puzzles, shaping skills, and drawing runes to cast spells.
Released 03 Apr 2007
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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.
Developed by Arkane Studios · Published by Bethesda Softworks
In a world where the sun has vanished, people and other races struggle to survive in underground settlements. You explore Arx as a customizable RPG hero and work to stop the threat of Akbaa, the God of Destruction.
Explore caverns, cities, temples, and mines; fight creatures, speak with characters, and work through quests and puzzles. The game encourages experimentation with objects and the environment, including combining ingredients and preparing food by a fire.
Allocate skill points across abilities such as magic, weapons, armor, and stealth, then develop a playstyle to suit your character. Magic requires drawing rune combinations with the mouse; quests and decisions can affect the world, with different endings possible.
Players often praise Arx Fatalis for its oppressive underground atmosphere, rune-drawing magic, and exploration filled with hidden details. Reviews also appreciate the tactile interactions and interconnected systems, while noting that confusing directions, dated controls, and rough combat can make the experience frustrating.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Metacritic | 77/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
