ZdNetItalia : Lords of Magic Special Edition

Experience one of many magic trips
Prepare to enter a mystical, magical world of fantasy and fury and to discover the myth and legends of Urak. The evil Lord Balkoth has threatened its peaceful people with death and destruction, and as a brave hero you must come forth, build up your forces, and use your magical and military power to stop the reign of terror. The Lords of Magic demo lets beginning gamers see what a full-featured role-playing adventure game offers while showing experienced warriors and mages what awaits in this well-designed game. Here you choose between warrior or mage, but in the full game you get eight faiths and three kinds of lord to fit your personality. You can edit your image and even modify the countryside. There are excellent sound and multimedia experiences, along with pop-up instruction to lead you through the gameplay. This demo really demonstrates what promises to be an exciting state-of-the-art game. Visit the Sierra Website for info, tips, hints, graphics, and lots more game stuff. Reviewed on Nov 14 1998.