#8: One Less Stiff at the Funeral by Sean KennedyĬhocolate makes everything better. #7: Sort of Stranger Than Fiction by Josh Lanyon #5: Spanish Fly Guy by Jordan Castillo Priceīeauty is in the eye of the ually. Pulling off the perfect wedding can be murder. #4: Other People's Weddings by Josh Lanyon If you ever go to France, watch out for those ticklers. #3: Moolah and Moonshine by Jordan Castillo Price It's a fine line between "secret admirer" and "stalker". #1: Hue, Tint and Shade by Jordan Castillo Price The recording of the commentary goes about as smoothly as a half-decayed film through a stuttering projector…but that’s nothing compared to the strange scene that unfolds once the tape’s done rolling. In typical Rey-fashion, he’s used his clout as a lauded director to win Cris a spot on the commentary right beside the star of the film, his idol, Angelo Faust. Maybe too friendly, judging by the incident that drove the first and last nail in the coffin of their relationship.īut now Rey’s been hired for a DVD commentary on a classic horror flick. Doesn’t seem like that would be much of a game, however.If there’s one thing film critic Crispin Colley can say about his ex-boyfriend Rey, it’s that Rey likes to remain friends with all his former lovers. Well, I *could* click “no” and stay out in this small forest forever. Considering that there’s no map feature in this game - easily the biggest oversight - I’m grateful for the assistance. Take all the fun out of graverobbing, why don’t you?įortunately, the game does send an old lady to lead you right to the temple door if you are a little lost. Mage guild leveling : if you are doing a resource poor scenario and wish to pick up some good level 4 or 5 spells then build up all your mage guilds to level 3, save the game before buying a level. Save before you go in and re-load if the skill is not one that you want. There’s a graveyard tucked away in the back of the forest, but Zinn - our lawful good Paladin - kicks up a fuss about desecrating the dead.įine. The hut could provide a good skill like wisdom or a naff one like eagle eye. I’m starting to get into the groove of combat and casting spells, so we wander around the forest getting a handle on fights and seeing what else might be here. It’s a small place that has a magic missile scroll for Syl and some leather armor and rotten food.
Syl’s sharp eyes spotted a secret area beyond some bushes, so we investigated and found a hidden cellar. I actually dropped a sword thinking that’s how you attacked. I don’t know about you, but it’s a little harrowing trying to figure out brand-new game controls while a wolf starts clawing you like crazy. Our adventure begins in the woods outside the temple.
I also have graph paper on the desk beside me, because I hear it’s one of those games.
HARDCORE GAMING 101 EYE OF THE BEHOLDER PC
I had some fun with character creation, using recent names on my Twitter feed to populate my four-person party. to a clunky old PC playing games like Eye of the Beholder and Dungeon Master. This is definitely one of my favorite periods of computer gaming, visually. There are some really pretty 1991-era VGA graphics going on here. The archemage of the town in concerned about something bad happening in a temple, and sends the player party to investigate. The introduction of the game is pretty stereotypical for D&D - and very quick.
But it has a great reputation (generally this second installment, made by Westwood Studios, is the best-reviewed) and I am curious to look at it from both a modern perspective and from an imaginative one of wondering if this would’ve been my jam back in high school if I had only been aware of it. This is that sooner AND later.Įye of the Beholder 2 is, at its core, a Dungeons & Dragons dungeon crawler. At the time, I took note of the fact that a few gaming outlets were gushing about how great this game was back in the day, and I made a vow to get to it sooner or later.
HARDCORE GAMING 101 EYE OF THE BEHOLDER SERIES
You can follow the entire series on the Retro Gaming page.)Ī while back, GOG.com handed out free copies of Eye of the Beholder 2 to everyone, and you know me - I’m never one to turn down free games. (This is part of my journey going playing through 1991’s Eye of the Beholder 2: The Legend of Darkmoon.