Record of Lodoss War

 Dreamcast
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Daily Radar
    88
    It's a nicely done Diablo clone, which means that it takes all the good bits and adds quite a few twists to make an entertaining romp through some diverse dungeons.
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  2. IGN
    87
    With its excellent customization features, a huge assortment of items to find, and a good story to keep things interesting, fans looking for some meaty story for their "PSO" action will find Record of Lodoss War a very refreshing gameplay experience.
  3. GamePro
    80
    Well done, but with a few tweaks to the graphics and sounds, it could have been a very good game.
  5. Core Magazine
    75
    Lodoss War offers a good time, but you'd better like the inherent inanity of dungeon-romps to get anything out of it.
  6. Planet Dreamcast
    70
    Dreamcast owners looking for the "Diablo" experience on their console will have a good time with Record of Lodoss War.
  7. DC Swirl
    70
    Never quite unique enough to make me separate the words 'Diablo' and 'clone' from the back of my mind throughout most of the length of my adventure.
  8. GameSpot
    68
    In short form: If you like "Diablo," you'll like Lodoss. If not, steer clear. Just don't pick it up expecting the anime itself in game form.
  9. GameShark
    67
    Everything looks rather dated, characters have terribly jointed bodies, the graphics seem washed out, and the animation is pretty stiff in spots.
  10. Gaming Age
    67
    A reasonably deep and engaging experience that will please both advocates of "Diablo"-style hack-and-slash as well as fans of the anime series. There's a lot of solid gameplay lurking below the lustreless exterior.
  11. GamerWeb Sega
    60
    Too repetitive and unimaginative to hold your interest for long.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Dreamcast Game of 2001
14
#14 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2001
8
#8 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. guniball
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best action RPG ever! Played 20 years ago, play today and it great. Very nice old school level design, secrets and well-developedOne of the best action RPG ever! Played 20 years ago, play today and it great. Very nice old school level design, secrets and well-developed collectible potential (find all dungeons, all equipment, all runes, complete all quests, etc.). The perfect game for me.… Full Review »
  2. RedRody
    Jan 4, 2022
    9
    Fun Metrovania game. The story is a bit dumb, but is ok. Not super fast or slow. Great artwork. I had framedrop, almost freeze in tutorials orFun Metrovania game. The story is a bit dumb, but is ok. Not super fast or slow. Great artwork. I had framedrop, almost freeze in tutorials or pickup itens, many times. Besides that, is a good game and you should try!… Full Review »
  3. RogerV.
    Sep 19, 2004
    9
    Just because its a diablo clone, doesn't mean its not worth playing. this is by far the best hack n slash in existence. deep, long,Just because its a diablo clone, doesn't mean its not worth playing. this is by far the best hack n slash in existence. deep, long, difficult, good looking, innovative and great. a must own!!… Full Review »
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