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Throne of Darkness
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 19 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 2 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sierra Studios
Developer: Click Entertainment
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: September 25, 2001
Summary
In the ancient land of Yamato, an aging and power-hungry warlord, in his desire to live forever, has unleashed an unspeakable horror-the demon Zanshin and his horde of monsters and undead warriors. The land is soaked in the blood of your people, and the seven samurai in your party are Yamato's only hope. Use magic, weaponry, and wits to destroy Zanshin - before his darkness becomes complete. [Sierra Studios]
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What The Critics Said
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GameZone
A terrific title; it is entertainment-rich, and one of those games that makes a mockery of time because it will fly when you play.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Heavy duty item customization, a superb setting and fun, tactical strategy leads to a must-have for fans of the genre.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
Its innovative combat system, addictive click and kill adventuring, and solid story make it a title that keeps reviewers up late.
Read Full Review >PC Gamer
It ain’t "Diablo II," but it’s in the ballpark, and frankly, that’s a pretty sweet deal.
Read Full Review >IGN
Never offered up enough rewards to keep me motivated. After my characters reached about 15th level, it didn't seem like fun anymore.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
Between the highly customizable weapons and armor, the four warrior fighting dynamic, and the general joys to be had hacking all manner of demons to ribbons, there are plenty of reasons to give this game a whirl.
Read Full Review >Media and Games Online Network
As a hybrid of popular artistic themes and gameplay, Throne of Darkness succeeds on many levels. However, if you're looking for a completely fresh experience, look elsewhere. Diablo-esque influences keep the game from breaking new ground in a significant way.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Though it has few real role-playing elements to speak of and though some aspects of its gameplay aren't well implemented, ToD does succeed in offering plenty of good-looking combat sequences, which are repetitive but interesting nevertheless.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
The element most central to the game - combat - is very flawed and completely un-strategic. As such, Throne of Darkness fails to be anything more than mediocre.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
A strong offering for fans of mythology, samurai, or ancient Japan. However, the poor quality of the game's AI, the unbalanced multiplayer action, and the lack of customizable options, along with some gameplay issues, only slightly raise the product above an average "Diablo" clone.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Your quintessential bargain bin release. [Dec 2001, p.116]
Next Generation Magazine
Fun but frustrating. Ultimately, the steep learning curve (formations? Don’t even ask ...)and increased micromanagement keep the game from being a "Diablo II" killer. [Dec 2001, p.115]
Just RPG
In the list of Diablo clones – which includes the likes of Dungeon Siege, Revenant, and Nox – it ends up near the bottom for the simple reason that it lacks soul.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
A solid, rather than remarkable, title with some intriguing spins on the established formula.
Read Full Review >ActionTrip
The fact remains that it has nothing new to bring, neither in gameplay nor in graphics.
Read Full Review >Game Over Online
Throne of Darkness could have been a great game, but its convoluted controls and unappealing gameplay really tore down the fundamentals that make a good game.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
Despite a new locale and seven characters, this Diablo clone does little to rise above its progenitor.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Magazine
Imagine a murky graphics engine that blurs as it moves, is way too dark and missing a gamma setting, and gets frequently swallowed up by flashy spell effects.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ed E. gave it an 8:
Intriguing spells, good concept and graphics but could use some tweaking in recovering health and Ki of characters. There is too much idle time waiting for them to heal. Should add some way to sell off unneeded items to help build gold reserves faster.
