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Black Stone: Magic & Steel
Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 12 critic reviews
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Based on 10 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Xicat Interactive
Developer: Xpec
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: March 19, 2003
Summary
A thousand years after their defeat at Zedan, the dark mages hiding within the Tower of Babylon have grown very powerful. They awaken the ancient volcano, Moon-eye, which weakened the powers of Holy Light, that is protecting the land of Zedan. Without the protection of the Holy Light, the dark mages were able to steal the people souls of Zedan and turn them all into slaves. The dark one, Xylon, possesses many pieces of the Black Stone and now has enough power to fulfill his destiny. The story begins on this evil night. [Xicat Interactive]
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What The Critics Said
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Play Magazine
BS is no gem, mind you, but it is strangely addicting, as these games tend to be when the mood strikes. [June 2003, p.57]
Cheat Code Central
Only two kinds of gamers would appreciate this title: beginners and those looking for an easy hack-and-slash party game.
Official Xbox Magazine
It's the same as "Gauntlet: Dark Legacy." And by "the same," we mean "virtually identical." [Jan 2003, p.92]
IGN
It's definitely more fun with your friends, but in the same way that eating broccoli with a saltine is better than eating the green alone.
Read Full Review >Team Xbox
Playing this game alone borders on punishment, so I stress the point that if you are a loser and do not have any friends; please steer clear of Blackstone and all its unholiness.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
Yes there is some fun to be had but you’ll get bored long before you unlock all the characters or see the final 26th level.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Unlike "Gauntlet," Black Stone is so poorly executed, that it is absolutely no fun to play. [Feb 2003, p.104]
Gamer's Pulse
It baffles me how a game like this could be made. I cannot fathom why, during the development process, someone did not just say, “Enough is enough,” and scrap the project entirely.
Read Full Review >Xbox Nation Magazine
Seems to have sprung up from the sharp minds of bored high school students who probably spent too much time playing "Gauntlet." [Winter 2002, p.109]
GameSpot
Like a botched cloning experiment from a B movie, with developer Xpec Entertainment playing the mad scientist's role and Gauntlet playing the test subject. The beast that's emerged from the cloning chamber is just what you'd expect: a shambling, ugly, and dumb version of the source material.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
God gave it a 7:
This game is ok but all i wanted to no is eventully do u get new weapons and clothing like in gauntlet legends ?
Sideshow_Bob gave it a 3:
I can't believe I paid full price for this game! I am so starved for a GOOD RPG for the Xbox I heard that is was a roleplaying game (loosely). The controld are set up okay, but the movement to the game is very blocky. The controls are slow and unresponsive when trying to attack quickly. And I am not at all fond of some of the camera view while fighting. This was just a very poor attempt at a Guantlet Legacy clone. I think this compnay should rethink it's staff for making a game like this. But worst of all shame on me for buying this garbage.
[Anonymous] gave it a 9:
I'd say its an "ok" game.
[Anonymous] gave it a 9:
Very well made game except the graphics could have been better. And i cant find out how to kill that damn boss in the volcano.
Jack Handy gave it a 3:
This game reminds me of a cheap whore. It's fun for a while but when it's over, you're left with a rash and a headache.
[Anonymous] gave it a 7:
A little boring, not to bad though. actual, the anime cover sold me over gauntlet.
