Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. Game Revolution
    91
    If you're not the diehard RPGer who lives for "Bauldur's Gate" ("AD&D is the only RPG!"), or if you ever enjoyed one of the Final Fantasy series (I know some of you Bauldur's Gaters like it. Come on, admit it!), then pick this one up right away. There are seven whole worlds waiting for you.
  2. Electric Playground
    90
    Fans of console RPGs will recognize the smooth gameplay and brilliant Final Fantasty-style graphics. It does not have the depth of character interation or development as something like "Fallout" or "Baldur's Gate," but it is a fun ride, taking you into strange policies, and showing intriguing conspiracies and ambitions.
  3. Gamezilla!
    87
    Currently my favorite pick for RPG games -- it’s one of the very few worthy titles in the genre this year. Its simpler interface doesn’t offer the detailed character development options of some titles, but I like getting into the game quickly without getting bogged down in the details of character stats.
  5. PC Gamer
    86
    As beautiful as the background and characters are, the entire game has a slightly dated look to it. Once players delve into the story, though, the sense that the graphics belong to a game from two years ago disappears, and only the world of Septerra matters.
  6. GameCritics
    85
    Here is a PC game that not only doesn’t hide its console roots, but rather unabashedly embraces it and, in my opinion, succeeds because of it.
  7. GamePro
    80
    SC isn't easy to get into. Its drawbacks hit you immediately. But after that rocky start, the background art, ingeniously devised monsters, simple interface, and clever combat and magic systems make this a tough RPG to toss aside.
  8. IGN
    80
    It's one part fantasy, one part cyberpunk; one part "Fallout 2," one part "Final Fantasy VII." But however you classify it, Septerra Core is one heck of a lot of fun.
  9. Gamer's Pulse
    78
    I recommend it to those out there who need these heroic kinds of games, because being a hero is definitely what this game is all about.
  10. GameSpy
    78
    Great story, some good visuals, fun puzzles, and a lot of great dialogue and characters, but the game is held back by extremely tedious combat, some graphical and sound hitches, and a number of troublesome bugs.

Awards & Rankings

16
#16 Best PC Game of 1999
9
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
12
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 1999

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 79
  3. Negative: 10 out of 79
  1. Adyman
    Oct 12, 2012
    10
    Amazing game! made my childhood very happy :) i still remember the cool fight system and awesome looking spells effects. i highly recommend this game.
  2. lilsunnybee
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    Wonderful RPG. Spell effects and battle system are very cool, as well as enemy models, artwork, and the whole concept and epic focus of theWonderful RPG. Spell effects and battle system are very cool, as well as enemy models, artwork, and the whole concept and epic focus of the game. A walkthrough might be necessary to not get frustrated trying to figure out when and where to pick up certain items, and what to do with them, but besides that i had an amazing experience with this game. Great dialogue and cutscenes too!… Full Review »
  3. weedbuffed
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Not the best graphics, but it was able to run in most of the computers back in the day, best RPG experience at that time, and the game INot the best graphics, but it was able to run in most of the computers back in the day, best RPG experience at that time, and the game I enjoyed the most until now , made me into a true RPG fan .… Full Review »
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