The game was not a commercial success, but it received critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic, claimed by video game journalists to be the best role-playing video game of 1999. It was lauded for its immersive dialogue, for the dark and relatively obscure Planescape setting, and for the protagonist's unique persona, which shirked many characteristics of traditional role-playing games. It is commonly considered one of the greatest video games of all time,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and continues to receive attention long after its release. An enhanced version for modern platforms was made by Beamdog and released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS in April 2017, and for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in October 2019.
The game used the Infinity Engine, a game engine initially developed by BioWare for Baldur's Gate.[11][23] However, Planescape: Torment was being developed using the Infinity Engine before Baldur's Gate had been released, leaving the engine's acceptance in the market still unknown.[43] Black Isle made modifications to the engine to suit the game. For example, playable characters were able to run, and both the character sprites and backgrounds were larger and more detailed.[43] The greater size and detail was achieved by bringing the perspective closer to the ground.[10] Magic was also an important part of the game's design, and a team of four designers worked solely on the visuals and mechanics of spells.[44]
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In Baldi's Basics Classic and Baldi's Basics Birthday Bash, compared to the other characters, Null seems to have the highest quality sprite in the game with the least amount of dithering added to his appearance. There is also what appears to be a very thin line under where his feet would be.
At the beginning of these quests, you can also do the classic quest chain Yansheng's Missing which is available from level 19 and takes place around the same area. Completing the classic quest chain will give you a level 20 Minister armor set which will help you to complete the cultivation quests. Later on, you can do the Ladywraith classic quest chain at level 25 which will give you a level 23 Minister necklace and help you to level up for the rest of the cultivation quests.
Your Spiritual Cultivation will now be Aware of Harmony. Your Maximum Chi will be increased to 199 (1 Spark and 99 Chi). After completing this quest you will automatically receive a quest for the next cultivation, Aware of Discord. You can also take the quest "Pretty woman" from the Psychic Seer to be introduced to the Beautiful Chang's Mantou classic quest chain, which is available from level 30.
These quests begin immediately after you have completed the Aware of Harmony cultivation quests. Before you can continue with these quests you will need to level up to 32. An easy way to level up is to do the Beautiful Chang's Mantou classic quest chain at level 30, which will also reward you with a level 30 Duke weapon. Also, make sure to do any other classic or regional quest chains that you may have missed in the Perfect World Anecdote.
During these cultivation quests, you can also level up and get more equipment from the level 33+ Riding Wind classic quest chain, and the level 34+ Nameless Isle Crisis and level 35+ East Coast Emergency regional quest chains.
These quests begin immediately after you have completed the Aware of Discord cultivation quests. Before you can continue with these quests you will need to level up to 47. An easy way to level up is to do the City of Misfortune Mystery regional quests at level 40, which will also reward you with a level 40 Royal armor set. You can also do the Humorous Wedding classic quest chain at level 44, which will reward you with a level 33 Royal necklace. Make sure to do any other classic or regional quest chains that you may have missed in the Perfect World Anecdote, as well as any side quests you can find nearby.
These quests begin immediately after you have completed the Aware of Coalescence cultivation quests. You will need to eventually level up to 59, so it is recommended to do the Coming of Age classic quest chain at level 50 to help you level. You will also get level 55 Quicksand Maze armor and a weapon for completing it, which will help you to complete these cultivation quests.
Your Spiritual Cultivation will now be Transcendent. Your Maximum Chi will be increased to 299 (2 Sparks and 99 Chi). After completing this quest you will automatically receive a quest for the next cultivation, Enlightened One. You can also take the quest "Greet the Family" from The Celestial One to be introduced to the Token of the Seven classic quest chain, which is available from level 60.
These quests begin immediately after you have completed the Transcendent cultivation quests. You will need to immediately level up to 63, and then eventually up to level 69. You can do the following classic quest and regional quest chains to level up: Token of the Seven at level 60, Perfect World Bestiary, Crisis of the Tauroc, Tusk Town Warfare, and Dreaming Cloud Anecdote at level 62, and Meridian Trigger at level 67.
The upcoming JRPG tribute Cris Tales loves to wear its influences on its sleeves. With some stellar 2D visuals, showcasing some incredibly detailed and vibrant locales, this imaginative send-up of classic JRPGs is looking to be a fun homage to the classics. Taking on the role of Crissbell, an orphan girl who gains the ability to control time, you'll embark on an adventure with her party to battle ancient foes and monsters in an ever-changing world. With combat that feels like its right out of Grandia and classic Final Fantasy games, Cris Tales takes a lot of cues from classic games that have left a significant impact on fans in the years since their release. While does pay great homage to the classics, Cris Tales does an admirable job of recontextualizing those ideas into something true to itself. In a number of cases, it subverts common tropes you'd see in other games of its ilk, which led to some surprising moments in the demo I played during E3 2019.
What struck me with Cris Tales from the demo I played before E3 2019 was the fantastic way it plays with the established conventions and design of an old-school JRPG. While doing this, it also showcases its personality and design-sense. Set for release sometime in 2020, this visually stunning and amusing ode to classic role-playing games is looking to provide a fun way to relive some of the glory days of the genre. -- Alessandro Fillari, Editor
Lovingly referred to as a "Spy-fi" game by developer Rebellion Entertainment, Evil Genius 2 is a send-up of classic spy films. But instead of playing as a suave and resourceful spy who has to take down a secret organization, you play as the brilliant and cunning mastermind that built the evil empire from the ground up. Evil Genius 2 is the follow-up to the cult-favorite sci-fi lair-building sim where you scheme and plot world domination and the sequel definitely expands on the different machinations that your evil antagonist can employ. At E3 2019, we got to see an early look of the game, and it's clear that it's taking what worked with the original while fleshing out the various plans and techniques you can use to build your evil island lair. While some characters and events from the original are referenced--such as the henchman turned warlord Red Ivan--Evil Genius 2 is mostly standalone and is a solid entry for newcomers looking to make a name for themselves on the evil world stage. As you recruit new henchmen and train them to be the best guards, scientists, and evil assassins they can be, you'll occasionally have to defend your base from the members of the Forces of Justice. These noble agents will put your planning skills and wits as a mastermind to the test, and getting the best of them with your laser traps or pits full of ravenous sharks can be satisfying when pulled off correctly. Coming sometime next year to PC, Evil Genius 2 looks to be a fun and satisfying twist on the classic tropes of spy fiction. -- Alessandro Fillari, Editor 2ff7e9595c
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