Dungeon Siege

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  1. KiDCoDEa
    Apr 20, 2002
    10
    Yes I know its a 10. This one deserves it. I used to play dungeon master and eye of the beholder, and this is simply what a game should be like. FUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNN!!!
  2. Mikester7
    Dec 22, 2010
    10
    I'm sorry but this game just absolutely kicks Diablo II's ass. The graphics are nice looking, gameplay is great and you feel like there is a purpose of playing this, unlike diablo. Huge amount of spells to use and having a party of adventurers to deal with adds to the enjoyment of the campaign. Also an amazing soundtrack to this game as well. I'm not sure how you can say this game isI'm sorry but this game just absolutely kicks Diablo II's ass. The graphics are nice looking, gameplay is great and you feel like there is a purpose of playing this, unlike diablo. Huge amount of spells to use and having a party of adventurers to deal with adds to the enjoyment of the campaign. Also an amazing soundtrack to this game as well. I'm not sure how you can say this game is boring without saying Diablo is even worse as the gameplay is similar, but DS is by far superior.… Expand
  3. Strider
    Jan 27, 2012
    10
    One of the best PC RPG games. Non-linear gameplay, story, coop multiplayer, huge item selections, and a huge modding community make Dungeon Siege one of the top dogs in it's class, even to this day. In the wake of the horrible console port they had the nerve to call Dungeon Siege 3, it makes me thankful I can still go back and play this classic on my modern PC and still find mods I haveOne of the best PC RPG games. Non-linear gameplay, story, coop multiplayer, huge item selections, and a huge modding community make Dungeon Siege one of the top dogs in it's class, even to this day. In the wake of the horrible console port they had the nerve to call Dungeon Siege 3, it makes me thankful I can still go back and play this classic on my modern PC and still find mods I have not used yet. For the games sage, released in 2002, it still looks and feels great and is a must for any RPG gamer.… Expand
  4. SomeoneGood
    Dec 2, 2011
    10
    I enjoyed this game very much, its probably the best out of the entire series... it is a little bit like icewind dale, baldurs gate, etc... but this one u get guns, u get a large party of heroes, and it just never seems to get old, i just wish it never had an ending
  5. iarethom
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    10. I remember waking up on Saturday mornings during middle school, logging into Dungeon Siege and playing for hours with my friends as we battled through The Kingdom of Ehb. Then one day the servers came down, and we couldn't play anymore. I have so many great memories associated with this game! It's a hack-n-slash classic, which has won my heart and many of my friends.
  6. shuffleman123
    Mar 29, 2013
    10
    I love the dungeon Siege series, but this has to be the best one from it. The game is so simple to understand and had a good story. The graphics may not be the best, but, who gives a crap about that anyways? They were good for it's time. It's a great role playing, action game. Even though the game came out 11 years ago, it's still epic. 10 out of 10
  7. BlackWidow
    May 1, 2014
    10
    I'm sure many will disagree, but I believe this to be the best in the DS Series. DS 2 just didn't do it for me. I didn't like the story at all. The game was boring and tedious. DS 3, same thing, I just didn't like it. Just goes to show you that sometimes, the originals are the best, and that is certainly true with DS 1, for it kicks major booty. For a game that is from 2002, the graphicsI'm sure many will disagree, but I believe this to be the best in the DS Series. DS 2 just didn't do it for me. I didn't like the story at all. The game was boring and tedious. DS 3, same thing, I just didn't like it. Just goes to show you that sometimes, the originals are the best, and that is certainly true with DS 1, for it kicks major booty. For a game that is from 2002, the graphics are excellent. I personally love the outdoor scenery. It's so vivid and colorful, and was nicely done. I sometimes find myself traveling along and stopping my party just to gaze at the wonderful detailed world. The game has a Night/Day Cycle, weather effects, an awesome sound track and superb ambient sounds. The game world really comes alive. But the best part of DS 1 is the story. It's one of the best I've played in a game, and the narrated cut-scenes are just great.

    Some like to compare this to Diablo II, but there is no comparison. Although Diablo II is one of the best games ever made, DS is nothing like it, at all. Diablo II is a dark fantasy hack and slash with very little RPG element. DS is an action fantasy RPG. There is much more than just hack and slash in this game. Diablo II gets very boring, very fast. It's just a click-fest with some quests, that's it.

    Some of the things I love about DS 1 is how (unlike Diablo), you don't need to keep clicking on an enemy to attack. I about wore my index finger out on Diablo II from clicking the mouse so much. The drop system is also good. Not too much, not too little. It's just right. And if you have the stand alone expansion, LOA (Legends of Aranna), the game is even better.

    The Original Campaign is quite long, consisting of 9 Chapters to keep you well entertained. You will meet and talk to tons of people which have unique personalities. Many are voiced extremely well. The game also has a nice modding community.

    Lastly, I really enjoy the many companions you can bring into your party. There are many to choose from. Some of them will join you for free, while others will cost you some coin. I'm not sure how anyone could give this game a bad rating. it doesn't deserve it. I for one, have nothing negative to say about this game. It's one of the best out there. I've been playing off and on since it's release and it never gets old. Great job Gas Powered Games! A true classic. 10/10.    … Expand
  8. B1ackGuard
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    In fact, this game is brilliant in its simplicity. It's just easy, beautiful and dynamic journey through the fantasy world, not burdened by the hardcore role-playing system and mega epic story. You would not believe I was going through this game twenty times.
  9. g0uveia
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic and everyone should give it a try.

    All you need to know is that you can buy pack mules! Why a mule? Why not? Since all RPG players create "mule" characters, characters used to store rare/unique items but hardly ever used for game play, hence the pack mule. Pack mules enable players to carry as much as three times of what a game character would be able to    This game is fantastic and everyone should give it a try.

    All you need to know is that you can buy pack mules!

    Why a mule? Why not? Since all RPG players create "mule" characters, characters used to store rare/unique items but hardly ever used for game play, hence the pack mule.

    Pack mules enable players to carry as much as three times of what a game character would be able to carry. Mules can be hired at certain points within in the game; once they are hired they become part of your party of eight characters

    Still not enough storage space? Hire another, another and another. Players can hire up to 7 pack mules in Dungeon Siege.

    Here's what the official site had to say about pack mules.
    From dungeonsiege.com : "Bringing one or more Packmules into your party allows your group of adventurers to be more battle ready by holding three times a single character's inventory for extra equipment, potions, looted weapons and armor, and scrolls. A Packmule will wisely remove itself from a battle scene but will fight by kicking with its hind legs if cornered. A Packmule increases your party's effectiveness and allows you to keep pushing further into dangerous territory as you seek to rid the land of the evil that has besieged the Kingdom of Ehb."    … Expand
  10. BaronessRed
    May 31, 2016
    10
    I so give Dungeon Siege a 10! I played this game for hours and hours. My husband would have to come collect me to head to bed. Played it more then Diablo even though I loved that one too. I have been looking for years to get a copy and finally found one. I loved them all.
  11. roninator2
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    I love this open world/fixed path/one level system.
    The skill leveling is great.
    It is not perfect on the party/carrying capacity, but it is a real limitation. Sometimes I had to rework the order of items to make more fit as the auto sort does not move things for a best fit. Otherwise I have no negative points except maybe that it is old and you need to use a patch to make it work well.    I love this open world/fixed path/one level system.
    The skill leveling is great.
    It is not perfect on the party/carrying capacity, but it is a real limitation.
    Sometimes I had to rework the order of items to make more fit as the auto sort does not move things for a best fit. Otherwise I have no negative points except maybe that it is old and you need to use a patch to make it work well. Now Dungeon Siege III is horrible in comparison except that it is likely to work better on your computer.    … Expand
  12. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This Game is just the meaning of the word Epic. The Journey in this Game is like listening to Dragon Force.
  13. hunterhh
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    I love the dungeon Siege series, but this has to be the best one from it. To bad we wont get new ones hope can die last i guess
  14. hydroquaqua
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    _как относиться к стратегической РПГ в фэнтезийном мире, основываясь на компьютерной игре Dungeon Siege, серьёзно? Пробудившиеся после сна зло, мы в роли спасателей мира и конечно уйма вещей сопутствующие нашему не лёгкому путешествию. Первые часы игра так и тянет из нас веру в происходящее, а под заключение скатываемся к банальному уничтожению всех и вся, врагов, нежить, фауну. Если не_как относиться к стратегической РПГ в фэнтезийном мире, основываясь на компьютерной игре Dungeon Siege, серьёзно? Пробудившиеся после сна зло, мы в роли спасателей мира и конечно уйма вещей сопутствующие нашему не лёгкому путешествию. Первые часы игра так и тянет из нас веру в происходящее, а под заключение скатываемся к банальному уничтожению всех и вся, врагов, нежить, фауну. Если не заморачиваться, то лучшего времени препровождения, я считаю - нет, как отдых головой так и сбором уникальных вещей для наших персонажей, их последующей продажи, да бы искупить своё чувство совершенствования в силе и защите

    "Как нам и обещали, в Dungeon Siege можно нанять ослика для перевозки вещей. Мой вам совет - берите при первой же возможности. Барахла будет столько, что даже на осла все нагрузить не получится..." - отмечает Автор Олег Коровин, а так же указывает на: "Если забыть об обещанных нам стратегических элементах, не ждать, что Dungeon Siege окажется эпической RPG, мечтать о серьезном сюжете, идеальна. Можно сказать, эталон для hack'n'slash RPG.", «Страна игр» — российский журнал о компьютерных и видеоиграх #09(114) май 2002

    Игра заняла третье место в номинации «Лучшая RPG» (2002) журнала «Игромания»

    _Осаду Подземелья для меня, можно сравнить с чтением фантазийного романа, не в том плане, где нам дадут величественный сюжет за которым нам приятно следить, а в том что нам как участвующему лицу приходится додумывать и представлять весь тот мир которые нам представили разработчики

    *_how to take a strategic RPG in a fantasy world based on the computer game Dungeon Siege, seriously? Awakened after sleep, evil, we are in the role of saviors of the world and of course a lot of things accompanying our difficult journey. The first hours the game pulls faith in what is happening from us, and in the end we slide into the banal destruction of everyone and everything, enemies, undead, fauna. If you don’t bother, then I don’t think there is a better pastime, both resting your head and collecting unique things for our characters, their subsequent sale, in order to redeem your sense of improvement in strength and protection

    “As we were promised, in Dungeon Siege you can hire a donkey to transport things. My advice to you is to take it as soon as possible. There will be so much junk that you won’t be able to even load everything on a donkey ...” but points to: "If we forget about the strategic elements promised to us, do not expect that Dungeon Siege will turn out to be an epic RPG, dream of a serious plot, ideal. You can say the standard for a hack'n'slash RPG.", "Strana igr" - Russian magazine about computer and video games #09(114) May 2002

    The game took third place in the nomination "Best RPG" (2002) of the magazine "Igromania"

    _The siege of the Dungeon for me can be compared to reading a fantasy novel, not in the sense where we will be given a magnificent plot that we enjoy following, but in the fact that we, as a person involved, have to think out and imagine the whole world that the developers presented to us    … Expand
  15. LT_Gruber
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best RPG’s I have ever played.

    Dungeon Siege is so much fun. It is a simple concept, hack and slash, collect loot and make your abilities stronger, you know, the standard stuff. Travel forward, murder everything that is not human and become the strongest farmer ever known to mankind.

    The story in Dungeon Siege is pretty basic (save the kingdom, be the hero) but good enough to get you going. Although basic, there are many lore books that you can find throughout your journeys that tell tales about certain places, monsters, or heroes from the past.

    The graphics, sound and music are epic for the period and the gives the game its unique feel. The glorious soundtrack at the beginning of the game gives you all the motivation you need to press forward. The animations are quite nice, like the electricity spells and the swinging animation of your staff.

    The combat mechanics are unique. Instead of killing stuff and getting levels and experience, you chose what you want to become by using that specific kind of weapon. Want to become a mage? Zap and burn Krug’s to a crisp. Want to become the next Robin Hood? Pump every Furok full of arrows. Want to go full Rambo? Get your hammer and go smash on skeletons. The type of weapon you use will level up while using it, making you stronger and more proficient in that weapon and the feats assigned to it, like strength, dexterity, and intelligence.

    Dungeon Siege is a massive game with a lot of variety and many different enemies. One moment you are in the forest, then in icy caves, then in a goblin stronghold and even in the dessert. Although everything is linear, you can explore paths that are not on the main road. Hidden treasures await.

    The whole game is one big path forward. This makes the game quite unique. There are no levels, no loading times after the first load, just walk forward and eventually you cannot go any further and hell awaits you at the end of the line. And believe me, that will take a long time.

    One of the best aspects of this game is the ability to store all your crap that you pick off the ground on pack mules, who walk casually beside you on your journey. They even have names and are freaking cute. No matter how old and simple this game is, even today when playing, I feel an emotional connection with those digital beasts of burden and the need to protect them with my life on my journey. A strange effect this game has on me.

    There are some minor complaints from my end tough. The controls are very stiff and clunky and every time you click on the ground because you need to get the hell of here because a Forest Troll is about to make a coat from your skin, you hear *click*, *click*, *click*, *click*.

    The combat is also slow as a slug, I personally like it because it lets me react faster and gives me more control of the situation, but sometimes, especially after you died and need to do a whole section over again, it can be tedious.

    The only problem with the game is that no matter how high you leveled your skills, you almost do not see any difference in your damage dealt to enemies because they get tougher with every new area of the map.

    Also, the camera can be a real pain in the butt sometimes.

    When you finish this game, you reflect on your massive journey. You started at a farm, in a nice quiet forest, and became the hero of the kingdom. Just epic.

    The bottom line is, Dungeon Siege is an absolute classic and I replay this gem any time. Almost pumped 221 hours of my pathetic life into this. Finished it on Normal and Hard, many times just for the fun of it.    … Expand
  16. NickB.
    Apr 10, 2002
    9
    The pack mule is the best invention since sliced bread.
  17. BobW.
    Jun 1, 2006
    9
    This is an astounding RPG. i'm not really a fan of RPG's, but this one was so addictive and fun. The challenge stays up practically througout the whole game. The graphics are really nice, especially the spells. The only question I have is this; How do you make an entire game with only one load sequence that is about ten seconds long? Truly, magic does exist.
  18. DarkSavior
    May 21, 2002
    9
    Baldur's Gate-like games are great, but there's so much to read, and in Diablo-like games you only have a character , so grab the best of those games, mix it, make it in 3D and the result is perfection! I'm sure in the 2nd part there will be more options like races and more skills, that will just make it still more amazing!
  19. TheLaughingMan
    Feb 3, 2011
    9
    Simple, maybe repetitive, but really entertaining! Just don't consider it too much a RPG.. maybe more like a Beat'em Up xD this for the gameplay... The story is amazing, well built and with a lot of secondary quests. Last but not least, the graphics, we are talking about a 2002 game... and it's great! Give it a try!
  20. Gamed2long
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    This game set the bar quite high for its day. I can think of few games of its time that were so beautiful. There wasn't much in the way of complex plot I can recall. They let the land tell the story and made sure it could. Sure it was a mindless hack and slash. But that was part of the simple joy of it.
  21. iddqd4
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    DS это клон основных механик Diablo, с 3D графикой, но сделанный на столько качественно, что на это не обращаешь никакого внимания.
  22. gix01
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    Il gioco che segnò molti anni fa il mio inizio da videogiocatore , mi venne messo in mano all'età di cinque anni e lo ricordo come uno dei migliori giochi della mia infanzia fino ad ora .
    innovativo per il periodo sotto molti aspetti , una perla che consiglio a tutti .
  23. AlphaMike
    Apr 16, 2002
    8
    Nice inventions. Or strictly speaking - nice alloy of different gameplay elements ready-made from other genres. Good "squad-based" [:)] action atmosphere with quite tactical potential. Some discomforting things but the "Dinamic Pause" put in order them.
  24. MateusC.
    May 15, 2005
    8
    This game is very good, with spectacular soundtrack and environments. But with the pass of the time it becomes tiring and very repetitive not offering incentive to finish.
  25. MattL
    Mar 23, 2008
    8
    This is a good game. Sure it had some balance issues, and a few AI problems, but in terms of what it was, a hack and slash RPG, it did that excellently. Was it the best game, no, but it doesn't deserve a 1 or a zero. Oh yeah, K. Dog, you need to get your facts straight, Microsoft didn't make this game, they just produced it. Gas Powered Games was the developer. And they did a This is a good game. Sure it had some balance issues, and a few AI problems, but in terms of what it was, a hack and slash RPG, it did that excellently. Was it the best game, no, but it doesn't deserve a 1 or a zero. Oh yeah, K. Dog, you need to get your facts straight, Microsoft didn't make this game, they just produced it. Gas Powered Games was the developer. And they did a good job here.… Expand
  26. ibitato
    Sep 8, 2013
    8
    This game is easy to learn for non rpg experts, which makes it even more attractive.

    The game is fun, the graphics are just fine (even its an old game) and the game play is good. It's an easier RPG than others on it's style, so it makes it perfect for a come and go, playing casual. There is little room for exploration on this game, since it's mostly a dungeon crawler, from point A    This game is easy to learn for non rpg experts, which makes it even more attractive.

    The game is fun, the graphics are just fine (even its an old game) and the game play is good.

    It's an easier RPG than others on it's style, so it makes it perfect for a come and go, playing casual.

    There is little room for exploration on this game, since it's mostly a dungeon crawler, from point A to point B and some very easy puzzles.

    Overall it's a good game. The real time battles with strategic pauses, makes it really cool and fun to play with.

    If you feel your party is not balanced or you want to change it, you can train any of the party's components on other magic melee or anything else. there are no classes per se.

    As for the time of this review, MP does not work anymore, but there is a way to make it work.

    So in conclusion, a really nice party based Action RPG with tactical pauses on combats.

    I have to agree with some people, that the game can become repetitive.    … Expand
  27. Kai82
    Jan 27, 2021
    8
    An action RPG that was really great at its time, created a successful franchise and had a lot of fans. I too enjoyed it back then but it was not the perfect 10/10 hit for me. While I still find it worthwhile I also don't think it holds not up to more modern games in this genre. However I do not know how thick my nostalgia googles are so take everything with a grain of salt. It has aAn action RPG that was really great at its time, created a successful franchise and had a lot of fans. I too enjoyed it back then but it was not the perfect 10/10 hit for me. While I still find it worthwhile I also don't think it holds not up to more modern games in this genre. However I do not know how thick my nostalgia googles are so take everything with a grain of salt. It has a fantasy medieval setting. The story is set on the continent Aranna in the kingdom Ehb which was created from a trading post after the legendary Empire of Stars collapsed some centuries ago. Your character is a farmer who is drawn into action as the Krug (primitive humanoids and I would say the Orcs of this setting) attack his village. This is however just a small part of a lager thread to the entire kingdom. The story is decent and delivers enough to keep you going. I must point out that many people including me find the conclusion really weak. In general it has its moments but nothing to win best story awards. The gameplay is better. You have no fixed class. Instead you have 3 stats and 4 abilities. The abilities are melee combat, ranged combat, combat magic and nature magic. These level up if you use them in battle (melee attacks for melee, ranged attacks for ranged etc.) and are connected to your stats. The stats are strength, dexterity and intelligence. All stats are leveled up with enough experience points from all abilities no matter which one you favor / use but the most connected ability is increased at a higher amount. For example if you use melee combat your strength will increase really fast but your intelligence only a little bit. So your magic spells will not be a force to be recognized. It is for you to chose what you want. I always picked an archer (dexterity) with magic as backup. Alternatively both magic stats use intelligence so there is an overlap. Also as per RPG standards it takes longer and longer to level up. You don't need to be good in everything as up to 7 characters can join your party which are controlled by AI. You can of cause make some adjustments to the tactics / behavior. The main appeal is of cause the loot. Like Diablo and later Borderlands it is so enjoyable to find better and better equipment like weapons, armors and accessories. This is done quite well. The gaming world is not separated into smaller conected levels but into huge areas for you to explore. I must admit that these are a bit linear but that was not a problem back then (Final Fantasy 13 was the first time this was mentioned as huge problem but that was far later). The gameplay in general was excellent and praised by fans and critics. The graphic and soundtrack rounded this up as it was also a good presentation. I must also mentioned that I did not have any serious bug during my playtrough which is a plus (modern gaming sucks in this regard). Overall this was a great game of its era. I think it was a bit to repetitive after a while but still entertaining. Not my favorite RPG but also a good one. May not hold up to modern standards.… Expand
  28. MadnessisRising
    Mar 15, 2019
    8
    Pretty cool game with a nice gameplay. Great monsters, and many areas to explore. Back then it was really hard and challenging for me.
  29. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    First Hack&Slash type of game I have played in my past.
    That's why I think is still a very good game, fun to play and can run on toaster this days :)
  30. BitBurn
    Jun 1, 2002
    7
    Graphics are awesome. Sounds are great too. The music is also excellent. The gameplay..well in the beginning it's very interesting but as the game progresses it gets a bit dull.
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#21 Best PC Game of 2002
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
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  1. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    It's positively gorgeous, but playing through the majority of the title feels more like a chore than it does like fun.
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  2. Media and Games Online Network
    90
    A breathtaking work of art; an epic masterpiece that stands out in today’s jaded gaming market.
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  3. G4 TV
    80
    [It] will likely prove as influential as all it's inspirations.
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