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Pair a swordsman with an elven archer to battle through a dark fantasy world, explore dungeons, and uncover hidden paths.
Released 30 May 2011
Pair Swordplay With Archery
Revive Fallen Partners
Uncover Hidden Dungeon Paths
It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.
Developed by inXile Entertainment · Published by Bethesda Softworks
In a dark fantasy campaign set in Kala Moor, two mercenaries face a growing threat as they travel through ruined towns, overgrown places, and underground dungeons. You play as Caddoc, a swordsman, or E’lara, an archer; in solo play, an AI partner accompanies you, while co-op lets another player take the second role.
Combat combines Caddoc’s close-range attacks with E’lara’s bows and ranged tactics. Both characters can use spells and special abilities, and partners can coordinate attacks, heal, and revive one another. Encounters pit the pair against groups of enemies, with cover tactics available during ranged fights.
The campaign includes side paths, hidden areas, puzzles, and treasure. Collectible crystals unlock character abilities, while weapons and spells support different approaches to fights. The Crucible mode lets players build and share dungeon challenges.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the banter between Caddoc and E’lara, the dark fantasy atmosphere, and the chance to tackle its combat cooperatively. Some also enjoy E’lara’s archery, hidden areas, and the straightforward, old-school action. These positives sit alongside recurring criticism that combat and encounters become repetitive, and that the controls can feel clunky.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 60/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
