Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2001
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: This RPG features new character classes and races such as Barbarians, Monks, Paladins and Half-Orcs. Cast over 100 spells: both Sorcerer & Cleric, plus Orisons and Cantrips all straight from the Dungeons & Dragons New 3rd Edition rules. The Dungeon Master® communicates all important eventsThis RPG features new character classes and races such as Barbarians, Monks, Paladins and Half-Orcs. Cast over 100 spells: both Sorcerer & Cleric, plus Orisons and Cantrips all straight from the Dungeons & Dragons New 3rd Edition rules. The Dungeon Master® communicates all important events and findings. [Ubi Soft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19
  1. Gamezilla!
    82
    The only thing preventing me from scoring this graphics masterpiece in the 90’s was the somewhat weak storyline and the tedium that got me down on more then one occasion.
  2. TotalGames.net
    76
    A nice-looking and solid dungeon crawl that offers a viable alternative to the excellent range of PC RPGs out there.
  3. GameSpy
    65
    a paradox. Buried deep beneath the myriad of technical and gameplay issues is a real gem of a game that is worth playing.
  4. IGN
    60
    While there are some bright spots here and there Pool of Radiance seems uninspired and even a little unsure of itself.
  5. Game Over Online
    55
    The game just has so many problems that I don’t think future patches will help it any.
  6. FHM
    40
    Too much turn-based combat to be fun.
  7. Computer Gaming World
    20
    If the mind-numbing battles and drab scenery haven’t already turned you off, don’t worry—there’s still the annoying interface to send you over the edge. [Jan 2002, p.113]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. balvan64
    Jan 25, 2012
    10
    This is one of the best RPG games ever, don't buy into the reviews.
    There are no bugs at all, This game is one of my favorites of all times.    This is one of the best RPG games ever, don't buy into the reviews.
    There are no bugs at all, This game is one of my favorites of all times.

    This is one of the best RPG games ever, don't buy into the reviews.
    There are no bugs at all, This game is one of my favorites of all times.    … Expand
  2. MatG.
    Dec 29, 2001
    10
    I give this game a ten because I have been playing it for a month and haven't gotten bored of it yet. I'm on my third way through I give this game a ten because I have been playing it for a month and haven't gotten bored of it yet. I'm on my third way through if beating it, and it's still exciting as when I first played it.… Expand
  4. jseph1234
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    I have to say I am enjoying this 19 year old game. While its doesn't have the best graphics and the controls leave a lot to be desired its isI have to say I am enjoying this 19 year old game. While its doesn't have the best graphics and the controls leave a lot to be desired its is fairly easy to play once you understand them.… Expand
  5. MarkE.
    Nov 1, 2001
    6
    Too slow and repetitive. The storyline, poor as it already is, gets too often fracturated by the uninspired fight system. It's a pity Too slow and repetitive. The storyline, poor as it already is, gets too often fracturated by the uninspired fight system. It's a pity actually. It could have been something interesting.… Expand
  6. JoeG.
    Oct 19, 2002
    6
    The game just did not have much of a story line yet if your into the bashing in and killing, then this is your game.
  7. J.Johnson
    Feb 19, 2002
    6
    Uninspired D&D knockoff. Once you get past the intial pains of the firsts dungeons the game does have some twists worth playing.
  8. ThaisL.
    Apr 21, 2002
    0
    Game is not playable due to technical problems and bugs. Patched did not help and UbiSoft tech support is absolutely the worst I've everGame is not playable due to technical problems and bugs. Patched did not help and UbiSoft tech support is absolutely the worst I've ever encountered. By the way do not buy anything from UbiSoft if you have any OS other than Win95, 98 or ME. They are not made to run on anything else. I have WinME which is a supported OS and they still tell me that no tech support is available for Win 2000. I will never buy anything by UbiSoft again.… Expand

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