Working through my growing stack of retro games, this one truly stands out. It’s also my first dive into the classic D&D PC titles. While I know this one isn’t exactly representative of the others - being more of an action RPG than a traditional CRPG - it’s honestly really fun! The controls are surprisingly smooth for a game of its era, with the keyboard+mouse setup feeling intuitive rather than clunky, which can’t be said for a lot of its contemporaries. The story and setting are a breath of fresh air for anyone who enjoys old school fantasy games. It’s a shame the Al-Qadim setting has been all but abandoned in modern D&D, because the unique flavor here makes the whole experience feel special.