Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (PC)

64%
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Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (PC) (2006)
genre: action, first person shooter

score: 64%

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'It's quickly clear that Dark Messiah is a "Half-Life 2"-style rail ride, but with "Deus Ex"-style character development.'
Read more » 1up.com
'It's hard to deny that the game has some immensely enjoyable moments. It's just too bad that they're too often surrounded by so much clutter.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Short of rewriting the entire story and redrawing the whole dungeon, the single player isn’t going to get any better.'
Read more » Game Over
'A broken game - which is a shame, because with a bit more effort it could have been something rather intriguing.'
Read more » GamePro
'A let down; not a terrible game, but disappointingly short of its potential.'
Read more » GamersHell
'Dark Messiah feels like a missed opportunity, with some huge ideas but a definite lack of polish.'
Read more » GameZone
'Though the first-person combat isn't as precise as it could be, this one's still a good choice for some online magic blasting fun.'
Read more » IGN
'Dark Messiah of Might and Magic can either be an incredible fantasy romp, or a grueling, dissatisfying venture depending on what you’re expecting.'
Read more » GameChronicles
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'The addition of the physics adds some depth to the combat, and the multiplayer gives a reason to play after the story has been played. A flawed game, but a very decent one nonetheless.'
Read more » Gaming Excellence
'Action fans will revel in as much recycled intensity as they can squeeze out, and it’s for them that Arkane Studios built Dark Messiah.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'Think of it as a combination of "Deus Ex" and "Half-Life 2," wrapped within a fantasy feast for the eyes.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'A superb game, but not without its problems. There are a few unfinished graphical holes, the length of the game is a tad disappointing and the multiplayer isn’t quite attractive – especially with those dreadful load times.'
Read more » PALGN
'You won't remember Dark Messiah's busty-woman character guide, but you will remember the sheer joy of mutilating the orcish, undead and assorted monstrous hordes in a variety of imaginative ways.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'The only real beef we have is that the XP system means it's never long before a few veteran players have pumped up their characters and become virtually untouchable, clubbing everyone else like baby seals.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'The core first-person melee combat is incredibly solid and the exploration, storytelling, and character growth are integrated brilliantly to create a unique and compelling experience.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Dark Messiah wraps a dull story around repetitive combat. It's not a bad game, but its technical glitches really bring it down.'
Read more » Gamespot
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