Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1235 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 69 out of 1235
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  1. AronV.
    Apr 5, 2007
    9
    Graphics are amazing, combat is great and intense. The attention to detail is very good. With the two patches that have come out, that game is fixed and doesn't crash or freeze. Absolutely fun game. Only cons are that it is fairly linear and you can get lost easily.
  2. mikeself
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    this game is bad ass and for all you people that are making negative comments stfu gamespy and pc gamer you guys are so fucking lame you say that games are good and they are shit you say games are bad and they are good its just a couple of you nerdy fucks that expects to much in the wrong areas .......and not enough in others so ........get your shit together
  3. ShadowB.
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    That is the most impressive and amazing game production in a fantasy universe since Robert Jordan's 'wheel of time'! A definitely must have for all fans of action and fantasy hack n slay! Who ever gives this awesome game a rating under 8, couldn't ever really have experienced it!
  4. NateK.
    Mar 24, 2007
    10
    Okay well. This game I've discovered did have a terrible opening launch.. BUT from all the updates if you have steam to update the game its perfectly fine.... also, DO NOT listen to what anybody has said on this game, its by far the biggest mixed game review game I have seen in years.... so I say let it drop to 20-30$ then get it so you know your not blowing big cash.
  5. KatOne
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    Dark Messiah of Might and Magic was already from the start a very creative and visually satisfying game. The extreme diversity of activities throughout the game keeps it from becoming repetitive. The skill system also adds yet another dimension. However, when i first played it (the MINUTE it was released i started playing) i noticed that Dark Messiah of Might and Magic probably was just Dark Messiah of Might and Magic was already from the start a very creative and visually satisfying game. The extreme diversity of activities throughout the game keeps it from becoming repetitive. The skill system also adds yet another dimension. However, when i first played it (the MINUTE it was released i started playing) i noticed that Dark Messiah of Might and Magic probably was just about the buggiest game i have ever played, and furthermore probably one of the buggiest release titles ever in gaming history. In about 8 hours i had completed the campaign twice, and i must say that in the end the glass felt half-full rather than half-empty. There simply is so much to see in it. Now, a few months later, the game has gone from the buggiest game ever to the most updated game ever. The update log is the size of the bible! And the bugs HAVE been fixed, the flow is surpreme and the multiplayer is IMMENSE. Playing the game now is like playing an entirely new game, compared to playing it release day. So as much as the lower ratings here were very much justified RELEASE DAY, they are not justified here. The low ratings have expired, and the metaphorical Stamina and Mana of Might and Magic has just about finished regenerating. Buy it TODAY!… Expand
  6. AnonymousMC
    Mar 17, 2007
    10
    I own this game in german cut version, and I can't understand some bad reviews i read. In alle German magazines, it made it to at least 85 points out of 100, which is very good. I actually don't care about reviews but the fun I have by playing the game. However, all I wanna say is: SP justs kicks a**es, but the MP just ROCKS!
  7. AdrianG.
    Mar 16, 2007
    6
    Its very hard to explain my "opinion" on this game so i am just gonna list the pros and cons. pros/ intense combat, great acrobatics, a good platformer, cons/ half the game is a maze, and in some cases just plane annoying.
  8. ElvenR.
    Mar 15, 2007
    8
    Being a Hardcore Casual RPG gamer, I am surprised at the very different gameplay of Dark Messiah. The lack of leveling is...not quite irking, not quite satisfying...definitely intriguing. I like the skill leveling, and it seems to take some time to earn the few skills the game offers. The use of the Rope Bow is repetitive but satisfying, but the thrill of finding new weapons and armor are Being a Hardcore Casual RPG gamer, I am surprised at the very different gameplay of Dark Messiah. The lack of leveling is...not quite irking, not quite satisfying...definitely intriguing. I like the skill leveling, and it seems to take some time to earn the few skills the game offers. The use of the Rope Bow is repetitive but satisfying, but the thrill of finding new weapons and armor are diminished by little, if any real evidence of significance. I love the Lightning Daggers when used against Orcs, but if you can't see your target for your arms...I also like that arrows are at a certain premium, as well. Annoying, but realistic. And why is there not a place to sell extra items? Why collect all those Orcish Cleavers if not to make a profit, not that collecting them makes any difference. All in all, however, Dark Messiah creates a new and invigorating experience for me, and I continue to go back for more. I am in the process of accessing the Multiplayer addition to try out the Coliseum.… Expand
  9. zachariahfletchef
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    BEST-GAME-EVER! It is so amazing before i got it i played the demo over 50 times even though it is only one level.
  10. VictorGarcia
    Mar 14, 2007
    9
    Excellent game with an inovating system of fight.This fps/rol game have greats graphics. it is always fun to find new ways of killing the enemies.The only problems, the long loading times and the requirements, slightly highter than hl2, which has the same graphic engine...
  11. DavidP.
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    The graphics trick the eyes with realism, the spells have interesting effects and are what you'd expect a mage or cleric to have... though their multitude of uses and a destroyable environment challenge the player to come with creative ways to solve three dimensional puzzels and kill fierce orcs or undead. To give a sense of humor to the game, weak willed and cowardly goblins have The graphics trick the eyes with realism, the spells have interesting effects and are what you'd expect a mage or cleric to have... though their multitude of uses and a destroyable environment challenge the player to come with creative ways to solve three dimensional puzzels and kill fierce orcs or undead. To give a sense of humor to the game, weak willed and cowardly goblins have been thrown in with a smattering of phrases sure to make you laugh before you finish them off.… Expand
  12. Anonymous
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    I haven't played through the whole game yet, but I can tell you that I have enjoyed what I have seen so fare. I usually don't play fist person shooters. I'm more of an RTS and RPG kind of guy. The AI in this game is the best I've seen for a FPS.
  13. ThomasH.
    Mar 1, 2007
    10
    Good single player game. Multiplayer is questionable. Didn't care for it.
  14. KPRook
    Mar 1, 2007
    9
    Good, entertaining game. The normal mode had a little few enemies, but the storyline made up for a lot!
  15. JoeC.
    Feb 28, 2007
    9
    Finally a game that reward for accomplishments instead of killing. Would like to boost stats like they did in an old game callled "legacy of the ancients" and "Blacksilver". Some casual time in game might be nice. A good move in the right direction.
  16. Raoul
    Feb 27, 2007
    8
    Great game, if you've got the rig to pull this hog of a game. No crashes so far, top notch railride action superlight rpg/fps.
  17. JoeS.
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    It is like a sword fighting better graphic version of half life two, my all time favorite game. The ways of killing people are great and vast, plus the online multi player is pretty good.
  18. MIke2blade
    Feb 20, 2007
    9
    Great game, enticing story line that sucks you in like a Tar Pit, gameplay is Very fun, gotta love beheading orcs with the Havok physics engine. Some tech. glitches can be a little frustrating but patience definitely pays off with some fun game play
  19. BertrandP.
    Feb 12, 2007
    9
    Excellent game, a mix of FPS and RPG, the result is really great.
  20. LiamM.
    Feb 9, 2007
    7
    I love this game its full of good combat and the graphics are stunning unfortunately I got bad bugs when I was playing the game but apart from that I loved the game with its great combat and visual effects this is a thumbs up for me and is recommended by me for all gamers.
  21. G.Gigandet
    Feb 3, 2007
    9
    Great single player game, a real change from the shoot em ups.
  22. MatthewA.
    Jan 31, 2007
    9
    The visuals were perfect - if you've played Heroes of Might and Magic V, you'll feel right at home; Ubisoft was smart enough to make sure the devs copied the artistic style of the cities in Heroes to make the architecture in Dark Messiah. The melee combat system really is the best I've seen in a CRPG - and I've played just about every first- and third-person fantasy The visuals were perfect - if you've played Heroes of Might and Magic V, you'll feel right at home; Ubisoft was smart enough to make sure the devs copied the artistic style of the cities in Heroes to make the architecture in Dark Messiah. The melee combat system really is the best I've seen in a CRPG - and I've played just about every first- and third-person fantasy game released since 1994. No joke. My only complaint about the melee system are that it seemed that it was very hard to aim certain power attacks. Well, I also felt cheated on the weapons: the flame-sword doesn't look anything like the one on the box, there's only one axe and it sucks, and the backstab animation got old, fast. The voice-acting for several characters is needlessly melodramatic, like a 14-year-old goth kid playing Dungeon Master for the first time. In a similar vein, the storyline felt very contrived, but then I replayed Heroes of Might and Magic - without skipping all the cutscenes this time - and that served to fill in some of the gaps. The only remaining problem with the plot is the relative linearity of it - there's little to no replayability here, since, aside from varying your style from melee to archery, or spells to stealth, every time through is going to be more or less the same. I bought the game in December, after the first patch or two was out, and didn't experience any problems with crashes. AMD 3600XP, RADEON 9800SE, NForce3 chipset mainboard, 2GB RAM. All told, the game only really loses points for the plot. You only really get to make two "character development" choices in the game, over which girl to take and whether or not to unleash the demon hordes, and the choices really only manifest at the very end, so there's essentially no reward for either one.… Expand
  23. Atech66
    Jan 31, 2007
    10
    This game is a blast. I'm running a Geforce 6600 256 and a 1 Gig board with a 2Ghz processor and haven't had any problems at all finished it once I must be missing the glitches. Starting again to really see everything. Awesome game.
  24. MichaelE.
    Jan 27, 2007
    10
    Sweeet game, great graphics + scenery. Combat IS THE BEST.
  25. SilverW.
    Jan 27, 2007
    8
    Very good game, enjoyed it. I wished it was longer, I want more.
  26. WilliamT.
    Jan 25, 2007
    9
    Overall I really enjoyed this game. Fantastic game play and outstanding visuals. The story line was also interesting. Unlike others I never encountered problems with the software.
  27. JW
    Jan 24, 2007
    6
    It has great graphics fun to play but to short and easy to beat then the end of the game is horrible the movie is like two seconds long and they def could have done a little better.
  28. JamesM.
    Jan 24, 2007
    8
    Don't get me wrong this is a VERY good game its just bugs and crashes are so frequent it marrs the obvious fun of this blood smattered fantasy! The visuals are overall impressive but the physical gameplay is the best part the first time you kick someone and they fall (through wooded planks!) is so impressive you have to pause and say wow!
  29. JoshS.
    Jan 21, 2007
    10
    This game is just plain awesome. Although I haven't been a faithful follower of the game series (my last was Might and Magic VII), I'm hooked now. This game, especially on new computers with decent 512MB graphics cards, has spectacular graphics, awesome fight scenes, and replayability galore. Killing orcs on spikes or random enemies with traps is priceless, and the magic spells This game is just plain awesome. Although I haven't been a faithful follower of the game series (my last was Might and Magic VII), I'm hooked now. This game, especially on new computers with decent 512MB graphics cards, has spectacular graphics, awesome fight scenes, and replayability galore. Killing orcs on spikes or random enemies with traps is priceless, and the magic spells are amazingly cool to cast (fireballs especially, as you can home them in with your mouse). Multiplayer is simply to appease the Steam users, but also incredibly fun and I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves other Steam games. Crusade and Deathmatch are always fun, and the players are usually very friendly to n00bs (I recommend playing single-player before playing multiplayer, however, or you will be PWNED). All in all, I can't give this game any less than a ten. I compare the sensation of playing it to such greats as Counter Strike and Halo, and this game is destined for greatness despite the poor ratings from some critics.… Expand
  30. Shach
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    Little old but VERY "playable" engine and the best battle in FPS with THE BEST reality and REALY interesting scenario.
  31. KarlK.
    Jan 19, 2007
    9
    I loved the story, the characters and above all; the combat. This game really brings out the best of the Half-Life 2 engine with some spectacular HDR-effects and nice looking charcters. The bugs which have pulled down the rating for many magazines and gamingsites are gone with the patches, so just make sure to patch the game before you play it. It's probably the best game of 2006.
  32. AndyB.
    Jan 16, 2007
    8
    I really enjoyed this game and I am an old school Quake 1 player. I loved Morrowwind and was hoping Oblivion would top it but didn't. I was very surprised that in my opinion Dark Messiah added the little things I wanted to see in Oblivion and more. Very enjoyable game.
  33. AlexanderG.
    Jan 15, 2007
    9
    I Really enjoyed the game alot. But there were many bugs and I thought my computer was going to explode! talk about glitch. The single player was great but was fairly short. But besides all that I could not stop playing. I went through the game 8 times and it was different every time. But my computer crashed alot and was very disapointing. But I got to admit that chopping an orcs head off I Really enjoyed the game alot. But there were many bugs and I thought my computer was going to explode! talk about glitch. The single player was great but was fairly short. But besides all that I could not stop playing. I went through the game 8 times and it was different every time. But my computer crashed alot and was very disapointing. But I got to admit that chopping an orcs head off is alot of fun. I would gladly hand over my 50 bucks for this game.… Expand
  34. JoeA.
    Jan 14, 2007
    9
    I loved this game! The physics engine and blade fighting is the best that any game has offered to date. Better than Oblivion! No other game allows you to kick opponents off of ledges, into fires, and against sharp objects. No other game allows you to bounce a stray skull off of your opponent. The imagery of the scenes and the monsters that are encountered are second to none. Sure, there I loved this game! The physics engine and blade fighting is the best that any game has offered to date. Better than Oblivion! No other game allows you to kick opponents off of ledges, into fires, and against sharp objects. No other game allows you to bounce a stray skull off of your opponent. The imagery of the scenes and the monsters that are encountered are second to none. Sure, there are a few glitches, of which most have been patched now, but this game is well worth it either way.… Expand
  35. KirkL.
    Jan 10, 2007
    8
    This is a great step in the right direction. The pros are to many to list but the melee combat is fantastic. The cons are that some fighting and play can be slightly repetative but not enought to ruin the game, however I do suggest hardcore gamers to begin playing at a hard setting otheriwse it can get boring until a challenging monsters comes along.
  36. MarioS.
    Jan 9, 2007
    9
    Very good story! Very good gameplay with some great ideas. Just the endsequence is a bit to short and not worthy for this game.
  37. KC
    Jan 9, 2007
    8
    This game shocked me both ways, first was that it was nothing at all like the M&M series, and it is only FPS, and not RPG, the other thing that shocked me was the graphics, sound and physics. The outdoor environments are fine, but the indoor catacombs are ass beautiful and the monsters are quite professionally modeled and voiced. The fighting concept was enjoyable and challenging, however This game shocked me both ways, first was that it was nothing at all like the M&M series, and it is only FPS, and not RPG, the other thing that shocked me was the graphics, sound and physics. The outdoor environments are fine, but the indoor catacombs are ass beautiful and the monsters are quite professionally modeled and voiced. The fighting concept was enjoyable and challenging, however that made me want the game to last many days longer which was unfortunate because it also made the game seem a bit short. I haven't tried the MP, so this is only for the SP, which I felt was pretty enjoyable. It would be one excellent if the entire package of the fighting, graphics, sound, physics and character modeling be moved onto a much larger and longer game. Decent game.… Expand
  38. VolkanO.
    Jan 8, 2007
    8
    Good graphics & audio. Got nothing to do with Heroes of the Might and Magic RPG Series nor has a fluent gameplay where Hexen or Heretic were more Fun. I'm giving this game an 8 because it's oldschool. Otherwise 6.5
  39. SneakyS.
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    This game is briliant. The singleplayer is so cool that I played it over and over again. There is always another way to replay this game because of all the skills. The multiplayer is also extremly good. Its fun and original because of all the different classes. Not many games ar worth it to buy for about 50 dollars/euro's, but this game is. After 1.2 the mp was better to play because This game is briliant. The singleplayer is so cool that I played it over and over again. There is always another way to replay this game because of all the skills. The multiplayer is also extremly good. Its fun and original because of all the different classes. Not many games ar worth it to buy for about 50 dollars/euro's, but this game is. After 1.2 the mp was better to play because of the too high detailed maps. 10/10 (never seen better).… Expand
  40. TimothyT.
    Jan 2, 2007
    9
    The game is AWESOME but the end sucked......it was to obvious, too limited and wasted some of the best ideas by not allowing them to be used more..
  41. BenC.
    Jan 1, 2007
    2
    Trailers and gameplay looked great. But they released a bug-ridden product that didn't work. No second chances for half-assed, obvious mistakes.
  42. DanielB.
    Dec 29, 2006
    9
    Combat system is unlike anything I've ever seen, the graphics are awesome and the storyline rocks, even if it is a bit predictible! Only problem is I find the Indoor levels a bit tiresome and lacks the immersion of the outside levels.
  43. NathalieA.
    Dec 28, 2006
    5
    A repetive, non-complete semi-RPG game that mostly is about playing with the physics engine.
  44. HONDDRONK
    Dec 27, 2006
    10
    This is a great game! The game play and strory-line is awesome! But the best of all is the fighting, blood and slow-motion critical hits..... Overall I think this is a must have!
  45. JohnSmith
    Dec 27, 2006
    6
    Didn't like it. 20 testers could not fix the climb-up and swim, what a shame. And with such a crowd in the acknowledgements and such a sub-standard game, this is lousy execution as well.
  46. AlexP.
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best games sold out as an RPG. The gameplay ie. fighing is very realistic and extremely fun. It has never crashed on me so far and I've played at least an hour. The skill tree I find is well done, and I have no problems with it. I especially like how items in your inventory take up only one space, unlike previous RPG's. Being a mage is very entertaining, like This is one of the best games sold out as an RPG. The gameplay ie. fighing is very realistic and extremely fun. It has never crashed on me so far and I've played at least an hour. The skill tree I find is well done, and I have no problems with it. I especially like how items in your inventory take up only one space, unlike previous RPG's. Being a mage is very entertaining, like charming guys and watch them fight. This game deserves at least an 8. But since it's so good I give it a 10.… Expand
  47. WiliiamS.
    Dec 24, 2006
    9
    Minor graphical glitches don't take away from this game. The fighting system is a pleasure to learn and can be picked up easily by new players. The single player game could be a little longer but the inclusion of different endings makes replying a must. The ending cut scenes need to be longer and show the affects of your choice of ending to be top notch. Overall this game could be Minor graphical glitches don't take away from this game. The fighting system is a pleasure to learn and can be picked up easily by new players. The single player game could be a little longer but the inclusion of different endings makes replying a must. The ending cut scenes need to be longer and show the affects of your choice of ending to be top notch. Overall this game could be better but it's a delightful and entertaing mix of FPS and RPG. I would recommend this game to my friends.… Expand
  48. PaulOrtenburg
    Dec 24, 2006
    0
    A game infameous for it's buggy launch furthur complicated by the use of Sony's Securom technology that made the game unplayable by many legitimate owners. Well advised to stay clear of this stinker until it actually works. Check ubi forums every once in a while until people stop complaining. Then maybe give it a go. If you've already got yourself a copy, try and return itA game infameous for it's buggy launch furthur complicated by the use of Sony's Securom technology that made the game unplayable by many legitimate owners. Well advised to stay clear of this stinker until it actually works. Check ubi forums every once in a while until people stop complaining. Then maybe give it a go. If you've already got yourself a copy, try and return it to the store you brought it from.… Expand
  49. AnonymousMC
    Dec 22, 2006
    1
    I never got into the RPG games and thought I would give this one a chance. Now, I will never pay money for a ubisoft game again. Reason 1 - too much internet use to just play single player, 2 crashes ALL THE TIME!! 3 after spending over a thousand dollars to build a good pc, I shouldn't have a game run so crappy. save your money
  50. ShaunC.
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    one of the best games i have ever played - i like it where the skeletons fall over when i have fired an ice arrow at the ground (very funny)
  51. PatrickMeier
    Dec 21, 2006
    9
    DM is very nice game for action and Fantasy Fans so its something new. The graphic is phantastic. Only problem is the sound in Multiplayer.
  52. DG
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    Lot's of gore and forward thinking, which makes it like Lara Croft on steroids. No high technology weapons, only sweat and precision.
  53. PaulL.
    Dec 20, 2006
    1
    I bought this game and it was working fine with small bugs and crashes. Now after the latest patch its obviously broken. I was really interested and had fun the little bit I played before the patches. If I would have known how bad the bugs were, I would never have played or purchased this broken product.
  54. CarlosL.
    Dec 19, 2006
    1
    The demo was great too bad I spent the money for the real game. Really bad bugs crashing mm.exe really makes you not want to paly the game. Long load times when you can get it to run. Oh can I say Steam copy protection real sucks!!! Steam prevents you from playing the game too!!! It is always updating man this really pisses me off you would think OK I spent the 50 bucks now I can play the The demo was great too bad I spent the money for the real game. Really bad bugs crashing mm.exe really makes you not want to paly the game. Long load times when you can get it to run. Oh can I say Steam copy protection real sucks!!! Steam prevents you from playing the game too!!! It is always updating man this really pisses me off you would think OK I spent the 50 bucks now I can play the game. NOT!!!… Expand
  55. MikeL.
    Dec 19, 2006
    10
    Who woulda thought that an FPS based on something like diablo can be so fun, I tell you ubisoft has done it again. lets start with multiplayer you can choose between several game modes: Crusade, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag mode the player can choose his character from five classes, DM still has many glitches and bugs online constent crashes so its not for the faint Who woulda thought that an FPS based on something like diablo can be so fun, I tell you ubisoft has done it again. lets start with multiplayer you can choose between several game modes: Crusade, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag mode the player can choose his character from five classes, DM still has many glitches and bugs online constent crashes so its not for the faint heart character voices arent bad it has a LOTR like to it if you like game soundtracks this is for you the boss fights just get you going right into the game Single player - takes place 20 years after the end of Heroes of Might and Magic V young man called Sareth is sent by his master to the city of Stonehelm to give an artifact called the Shantiri Crystal to Menelag the wizard. From there, the game will quickly put you in the middle of the action and let you progress through nine chapters and one epilogue of various lengths. You see the world through the eyes of Sareth, who travels alone most of the time, and the games does a good job to let you identify to the character. Overrall i give it a 10 outa 10 if you dont havent tryed it yet just buy its a buy… Expand
  56. VasilliosS.
    Dec 19, 2006
    10
    This game brought to me the excitement of swashbucling on a level I've never expirienced before. This is the first might might and magic game I have bought and I know nothing about the franchize but I LOVE THE GAMEPLAY,GOOD JOB!!
  57. Captain
    Dec 16, 2006
    10
    Wow! This game is so lot of fun. Its in style a mix of Riddick and Half-Life. The grafix are hot - only textures looks sometimes bad. The most interessting aspect is the feeling to be in a body. U see your body. In different acts and actions your body was shocke, thrown, hit,... U can sometimes think its your. Amazing. The gameplay is simple - and complex. Simple as the standard Wow! This game is so lot of fun. Its in style a mix of Riddick and Half-Life. The grafix are hot - only textures looks sometimes bad. The most interessting aspect is the feeling to be in a body. U see your body. In different acts and actions your body was shocke, thrown, hit,... U can sometimes think its your. Amazing. The gameplay is simple - and complex. Simple as the standard useability of a short and complex in power-up your character. The hunt for new skillpoints and items is sometimes like a blizzard game. But-i´ve started the game with skills on the warrior- want to know how it´s running as a wizzard with all the cool spells (Shrinking - last seen at Duke 3D lat millenium ;-). This game is hot - Its not a "Once-played-shooter". Purchase it - Play it - Play again - Play again - have fun this time. I´ve wait for an expension !!!… Expand
  58. TessaiA.
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    es un juego k para lo k e visto le pongo un 10 el doblaje al español el control del jugador los graficos esta francamente bien.
  59. LoveActually
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    WONDERFUL game. With a good computer you can run it on the best graphic etc, and its amazing. Visual effects, story, landscape ++! LOVE IT
  60. GlyphL.
    Dec 5, 2006
    0
    This game is barely a beta. It looks like a lot of fun, but playing for more than 20 minutes at a time causes it to crash. Wait for at least a few more patches before buying.
  61. GiH.
    Dec 4, 2006
    10
    To be honest, I always took a much greater interest in the multiplayer portion of Dark Messiah rather than its single player brethren. Developed by Kuju Entertainment, the company responsible for helping develop the EyeToy games for the PS2, the multiplayer mode for Call of Duty: Finest Hour, and Battalion Wars for the Nintendo Gamecube, the multiplayer mode of Dark Messiah encompasses a To be honest, I always took a much greater interest in the multiplayer portion of Dark Messiah rather than its single player brethren. Developed by Kuju Entertainment, the company responsible for helping develop the EyeToy games for the PS2, the multiplayer mode for Call of Duty: Finest Hour, and Battalion Wars for the Nintendo Gamecube, the multiplayer mode of Dark Messiah encompasses a unique style of gameplay in a fantasy setting. The game splits between 2 factions, the Humans and the Undead. Each faction allows 5 playable classes, the Assassin, the Priestess, the Mage, the Archer, and the Warrior. The only difference between the Humans and the Undead is their physical appearance; otherwise, they are essentially the same. Now the question is, how does the multiplayer stack up? Pretty nicely, and I won… Expand
  62. OutOfAmmO
    Dec 3, 2006
    6
    It scores higher than 0 due to the marvelous fighting system. This system should just have been imported into a better game with more depth, better storyline and more diversity. Hopefully some developpers might use this fighting system again. Bonus of the game thou are the constant crashes that tottaly make you loose the feeling of being on an adventure. It just ruins the thrill of the It scores higher than 0 due to the marvelous fighting system. This system should just have been imported into a better game with more depth, better storyline and more diversity. Hopefully some developpers might use this fighting system again. Bonus of the game thou are the constant crashes that tottaly make you loose the feeling of being on an adventure. It just ruins the thrill of the ride. And I might mention that i run with nvidia 7900gtx in SLI and 2 gig of ram and top notch processor. But still i suffer from constant crashing. Sad such a good idea hasnt been worked on more. Fighting system only +… Expand
  63. TeodorIkonomov
    Dec 3, 2006
    9
    The Best Game Ever
  64. NickR.
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    This game fulfills many aspects of gaming that I really enjoy: solving easy little puzzles, first person pace and energy, and swords + magic. You just can't go wrong. It brings back fond memories of Hexen and Heretic. It's nice to see a FPS of this genre built on such a good gaming engine and not trying to combine itself with an RPG to any extent that it bogs everything down. I This game fulfills many aspects of gaming that I really enjoy: solving easy little puzzles, first person pace and energy, and swords + magic. You just can't go wrong. It brings back fond memories of Hexen and Heretic. It's nice to see a FPS of this genre built on such a good gaming engine and not trying to combine itself with an RPG to any extent that it bogs everything down. I only give it 10 to help raise the average. Realistically, it's a 9.2… Expand
  65. AnnoymousYOURGAY
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Dark Messiah is a great game. The combat system is great, cutting off heads,limbs and arms. The graphics are great, but it does ask for a lot. I couldn't stop playing this game and i still cant becuase it's so fun. Whats with you little nerds saying its crap because im to poor to afford graphics cards and im to shit to pass it becuase I suck.
  66. OmarC.
    Nov 30, 2006
    6
    The game has great graphics and a friendly game play, but the storyline is weak, is a very short game for the expectation it created, not to say the poor performance and the endless bugs.
  67. TerryS.
    Nov 29, 2006
    6
    Far to many bugs at the present. Suffer's from constant CTD's, (Crash to Desktop) to make the game playable. This game should have been thoughly play tested befor release. Wait 6 month's befor buying.
  68. JohnB.
    Nov 29, 2006
    10
    Ridiculously awesome game, with its mixture of FPS and fantasy style fighting, magic, etc... it is defiantely a must have for any gamer.
  69. AlexM
    Nov 27, 2006
    3
    They shouldn't have put Might & Magic in the title. This is an FPS, not an RPG.
  70. CochaA.
    Nov 27, 2006
    9
    This game is wonderfull! Its request is a little high but with a high-level pc nothing is impossible.
  71. JamesH.
    Nov 26, 2006
    8
    This game took me awhile to get used to, but after realizing that was a Hexen or Heretic clone with MUCH better graphics, the game was actually fun. Could use a bit more work on the storyline, voice-acting, and puzzles (hence the 8).
  72. EdV.
    Nov 26, 2006
    4
    Another beta version game released to retail by UbiSoft without sufficient fixes. Minimum Req. are understated you can not run the game with the min requirements met. Patches are too long in coming out. The game is over 6 weeks out and only one patch out and it needs at least 2 more but knowing UbiSoft you will never see them. Arkane Studios made a bad mistake teaming with Ubisoft !
  73. ThomP.
    Nov 25, 2006
    3
    If you're a die-hard M&M fan, beware. This is nothing like the old Might & Magic series. I was sorely disappointed to see there was no grand map with cities that I could freely explore, buy supplies in, etc. That said, for the type of game it is, it is nice. The ability to behead an opponent (easily when stunned, try the lightning shield...) is nice, and the graphics are great. The If you're a die-hard M&M fan, beware. This is nothing like the old Might & Magic series. I was sorely disappointed to see there was no grand map with cities that I could freely explore, buy supplies in, etc. That said, for the type of game it is, it is nice. The ability to behead an opponent (easily when stunned, try the lightning shield...) is nice, and the graphics are great. The story does move too quickly at times, and there are some very frustrating moments when trying to jump up to new platforms, or out of the water. I do like the use of the rope bow though. =) I'm obviously one of the lucky ones that has a system it only crashes on 33% of the time, and even then, only after playing for a reasonably long time. I can't imagine how mad I'd be if I felt like a "beta tester" like so many others have. That's just B.S. and UBI should be careful... if they do this enough they'll face a class action suit that will set them back far more than a small Q&A dept. All that said, I am still very mad that the old Might & Magic is gone. Granted the last several stunk (X was the worst, with so many bugs it was almost impossible to finish) but still, they held true to the series creating a world for you to explore. All in all, if the game had stayed true to the old Might & Magic theme, I would have given it a 7, and from there, easily a 10 if they'd not released a beta.… Expand
  74. ObelM.
    Nov 25, 2006
    0
    This game had so much potential. Too bad that near the end it wasn't the final fight I was fighting, but repeated crashes and MM.exe bug errors that constantly, consistently bombarded me. I give this game the worst rating. Not only did it bug the hell out of me (pun intended), it also deeply disappointed me. Next time you want to charge $50 for a game - ensure it actually runs like a This game had so much potential. Too bad that near the end it wasn't the final fight I was fighting, but repeated crashes and MM.exe bug errors that constantly, consistently bombarded me. I give this game the worst rating. Not only did it bug the hell out of me (pun intended), it also deeply disappointed me. Next time you want to charge $50 for a game - ensure it actually runs like a $50 game. Pathetic.… Expand
  75. AdiR.
    Nov 25, 2006
    9
    Great game offering a variety of play styles. Could not stop playing for a week.
  76. TomH.
    Nov 25, 2006
    10
    The best game i've ever seen, the low score critics are wrong about all the polishing and stuff. They update once in a while making it alot better. Probably best RPG yet.
  77. ThomasG.
    Nov 24, 2006
    10
    This game has astounding graphics and has the best role-playing system i have ever seen - it almost reminds me of oblivion. I hope many people find their way to this game because it not only captivates it's players in a real world, but also does it with a really nice combat system.
  78. ShadusS
    Nov 23, 2006
    2
    This game is absolute crap. Even if you accept that this ISN'T a might and magic game it runs like crap, the game play is repetitive, and they made some horrible "class" choices that make no sense. Give this game the boot and save your money. Buy oblivion... gothic 3 maybe... anything but this stinker.
  79. BenM.
    Nov 23, 2006
    8
    Good game, but lacks that of a real game from Steam. Very nice fps play but the lack of storyline; made what could be a potentially good game something significantly less. Oblivion is still the victor.
  80. JasonMelvin
    Nov 22, 2006
    9
    Other than a new huge bug I have just discovered while playing in the 7th (I think, may be 6th) chapter, that is now preventing me from playing until something gets fixed by someone (Toshiba has to release drivers for my GeForce Go 7900 GS so I can't try the BETA nVidia drivers) , this game absolutely rocks!!! I haven't had this much fun with this type of game since StonekeepOther than a new huge bug I have just discovered while playing in the 7th (I think, may be 6th) chapter, that is now preventing me from playing until something gets fixed by someone (Toshiba has to release drivers for my GeForce Go 7900 GS so I can't try the BETA nVidia drivers) , this game absolutely rocks!!! I haven't had this much fun with this type of game since Stonekeep was released years ago...… Expand
  81. HaploP.
    Nov 21, 2006
    9
    Very fun game - sucks you in - played it through 5 times and always found a little something I missed.
  82. BrianL.
    Nov 21, 2006
    9
    Very good and realistic gameplay. Well paced game with great graphics! However, would appreciate if there are more skill levels available for players.
  83. NicolasR.
    Nov 16, 2006
    9
    Wonderfull game! Nicely between Oblivion and Thief.
  84. Logan
    Nov 16, 2006
    5
    One thing: IT`S NOT A MIGHT AND MAGIC GAME!, its just dark messiah!. This game got great fps style and all the things you can do is a good thing, but I rather want to play M&M7 with the new feats and graphics from dark messiah.
  85. LukeK.
    Nov 15, 2006
    9
    Very good game with lots of features but a bit buggy.
  86. SergeyT.
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    I do not understand some critics votes. They just trying to find the bad or not good side pieces of Dark Messiah. But can they say, what for another game has the same "pluses" that have Dark Messiah? I thought not. We do not need blind reviews.

    Dark Messiah is the big and hard work, that turn after release into something, that give's us a pleasure.
  87. CS
    Nov 14, 2006
    9
    I'm a hardcore gamer and I loved it, classic online play.
  88. KarstenJ.
    Nov 14, 2006
    9
    This game kicks some new and fresh energy to the fps genre! It may got some bugs, but the gameplay is fantastic. Grab your sword and shield and prepare for the best ever fights! As to many others I find the singleplayer story exciting and rewarding. All in all a really good game with a blast of a gameplay!
  89. AlexS.
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    I have been waiting for such a game to come out and when I heard it would be using the source engine I was greatly pleased. Wicked Game!
  90. AaronR.
    Nov 13, 2006
    10
    This is an unreal game, flawless plot line, Source engine rules, and the gameplay is outta this world.
  91. PhillipB.
    Nov 13, 2006
    9
    This game rocks, although intensly violent it is one of the only games that will get your adrenalin pumping and your hands tingling with excitement. Get the demo from "Steam" now and see for yourself what its all about!
  92. WilliamD.
    Nov 13, 2006
    9
    A great game. Only problem is it is pretty short.
  93. AndrewP.
    Nov 13, 2006
    8
    I liked it. Fluid story line, great graphics.
  94. mikematrix
    Nov 12, 2006
    5
    as a might and magic game it sucks balls though id compare it to games such as thief cuz this is not might and magic ubi soft has raped the game all the hell what were they thinking this game should be called might or magic or at least a spin off of the clasic game not this joke though the game its self is wonderfull and brings new ideas and inovation i cant help but stress this enoughas a might and magic game it sucks balls though id compare it to games such as thief cuz this is not might and magic ubi soft has raped the game all the hell what were they thinking this game should be called might or magic or at least a spin off of the clasic game not this joke though the game its self is wonderfull and brings new ideas and inovation i cant help but stress this enough this is not might and magic its a cheep rip off that has no right to have the name might and magic in its title and id love to slap the guy that called this game might and magic… Expand
  95. RaleighL.
    Nov 12, 2006
    6
    Great game, amazing graphics, extremely fun, but it's plagued by glitches and crashing that should've been fixed before releases. Having a game that crashes EVERY SINGLE TIME I play it really takes away from the experience.
  96. Skullboy
    Nov 12, 2006
    6
    Really bad launch. Should have been tested more before release. Graphics are nice and certain things you can do in the game will make you sit back and think to yourself. "That was cool." Keeps you playing. Not that long though. Seems to rush you through the game. Fun game. Not sure it was worth $50 bucks.
  97. AlejandroVicente
    Nov 12, 2006
    10
    este juego es el mejor de la saga might and magic y uno de los mejores del año(por no decir el mejor)
    los graficos,la banda sonora,los dialogos,la estupenda traduccion a cinco idiomas,la vista en primera persona, los combates,... y sobre todo el fantastico modo online para hasta 32 jugadores simultaneos ... ¿mi opinion? una pasada
  98. NathanP.
    Nov 11, 2006
    7
    The physical game play is great, but there is quite limited spell/skill selection, and only a spattering of different items. I think I was expecting more complex choice of skills/spells and alot more variety of items.
  99. JamesP.
    Nov 10, 2006
    10
    Awesome Graphics Fun Gameplay and overall good game.
  100. JoshD.
    Nov 10, 2006
    10
    Great game after the patch has been released. Bad launch but it all worked out in the end.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
  1. PC Gamer UK
    88
    There's really nothing that can match Dark Messiah's combat. The mixture of weaponry and convincingly cause-and-effect physics really does take first-person fighting to new places. [Nov 2006, p.62]
  2. PC Zone UK
    84
    If the game suffers, it's from over-explanation, the occasional lapse in the combat, and the repetitive nature of the environmental weaponry. But I was kept entertained all the way through, and I've never felt so directy responsible for chopping off a goblin's arm. [Dec 2006, p.70]
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  3. PC Format
    88
    An outstanding experience. It manages to create a constant sense of threat, includes some stunning set-pieces, and introduces a cast of breathtaking beasts, all within a combat system that is one of the most versatile and violent we have ever seen. [Dec 2006, p.98]
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