The Enthusiastic People of "Workshop 6502" did an brilliant Job: Capturing the Spirit and Atmosphere of a traditional 80's RPG-System, with the Tile-Based Look taken from its clearly inspiring Series, the legendary Ultima-Series from Origin Systems.

As a longtime Ultima-Fan this gave me first strong Nostalgic-Feelings because of the iconic (Apple II)-Optics that were familiar. But the Great and Real Strength of Nox Archaist is the fascinating, unique World-Design and Concept of the Title, which makes the Hours spent Ingame so rewarding: It's Fun to Explore, uncovering piece by piece more of the complex Storyline, which adds Depth to the Oldschool-Playing Experience. Bolstering your Party for the growing Dangers and the complete Freedom of Specializing your Characters does the right Thing for the Motivation. I like the tactical Turn-Based Combat-System, where Positioning the Party, efficient Spellcasting and Weapon-Use can make the Difference between Success or Death.

The well placed Eastereggs and occasionally spread in Humor is a nice Bonus on top. Rumors spread Nox Archaist had such an Impact, that even Lord British himself traveled the Dimensions and showed up for some Help!

Heck, when you told me 10 Years ago, that i would ever type in Keywords to an NPC in my Keyboard or take a Pencil and draw my own Paper-Maps of the Dungeons, i would surely told you that you are a little crazy! Now look at me... Besides that, i really enjoy the "Quality-of-Life-Features" that the "Quick Combat"-Option or the built-in "Journal" do for some nice Comfort, while adventuring abroad the Lands and Seas.

So, let's come to my final Conclusion:

Nox Archaist, thou dost have my humble Recommendation!

The Title is a pure Loveletter to the early RPG-Genre, made by Fans for us Fans! Chapeau!

[h1] Nox Archaist - A Landmark in Recreating Old RPG-Journeys[/h1] [i]The Enthusiastic People of "Workshop 6502" did an brilliant Job: Capturing the Spirit and Atmosphere of a traditional 80's RPG-System, with the Tile-Based Look taken from its clearly inspiring Series, the legendary Ultima-Series from Origin Systems.[/i] As a longtime Ultima-Fan this gave me first strong Nostalgic-Feelings because of the iconic (Apple II)-Optics that were familiar. But the Great and Real Strength of Nox Archaist is the fascinating, unique World-Design and Concept of the Title, which makes the Hours spent Ingame so rewarding: It's Fun to Explore, uncovering piece by piece more of the complex Storyline, which adds Depth to the Oldschool-Playing Experience. Bolstering your Party for the growing Dangers and the complete Freedom of Specializing your Characters does the right Thing for the Motivation. I like the tactical Turn-Based Combat-System, where Positioning the Party, efficient Spellcasting and Weapon-Use can make the Difference between Success or Death. The well placed Eastereggs and occasionally spread in Humor is a nice Bonus on top. Rumors spread Nox Archaist had such an Impact, that even Lord British himself traveled the Dimensions and showed up for some Help! Heck, when you told me 10 Years ago, that i would ever type in Keywords to an NPC in my Keyboard or take a Pencil and draw my own Paper-Maps of the Dungeons, i would surely told you that you are a little crazy! Now look at me... Besides that, i really enjoy the "Quality-of-Life-Features" that the "Quick Combat"-Option or the built-in "Journal" do for some nice Comfort, while adventuring abroad the Lands and Seas. So, let's come to my final Conclusion: Nox Archaist, thou dost have my humble Recommendation! The Title is a pure Loveletter to the early RPG-Genre, made by Fans for us Fans! Chapeau!