Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna Expansion Pack

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Includes a full version of the original Dungeon Siege. Journey through 9 spectacular areas as you solve a mystery in the world of Aranna
• The adventure reveals the origins, lives, and eventual downfall of the ancient Utraean civilization
• Featuring a new part of the world to explore, treasures to loot, and mysteries to unlock
• Experience fantastic creatures to battle, weapons to wield, armor for protection, and more
• Improved group gameplay; play through with friends and complete all the quests together

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000DC678
• Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 11, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,561 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Edition: Standard

From the Manufacturer

Players return to the world of Aranna and start an all-new adventure in the Dungeon Siege expansion pack, an addition to the popular Dungeon Siege PC title. Players are drawn outside the original Kingdom of Ehb into the wilds of Aranna to solve an ancient mystery.

The adventure reveals the origins, lives, and eventual downfall of the ancient Utraean civilization. Building on the critically acclaimed gameplay found in Dungeon Siege, the expansion pack features a new part of the world to explore. Fantastic creatures to battle, treasures to loot, mysteries to unlock, weapons to wield, armor for protection, and unique items sets make up this mysterious world.

Features:

• All-new campaign. The Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna expansion pack challenges players to journey, explore, and fight their way through nine spectacular areas. One area is an all-new jungle region that players can explore as they unravel the rich history and mystery of the world of Aranna.
• Additional spells. Mages wield dozens of new magic spells, including Diminution, Animal Rage, Zorkon’s Bonecrusher, and the Orb of Fire.
• Half-giant player character. Standing over nine feet tall, the new half-giant player character towers above the rest of the characters and attacks with a primal ferocity.
• Even more intense battles. As players adventure through Aranna, they encounter previously unseen species of creatures to battle, including the reptilian Zaurask and the giant catlike Hassat.
• Cooler treasure. The player can find rare and powerful treasure sets among the spoils of battle in the Dungeon Siege expansion. These sets include items, powerful in their own right, that when combined grant the owner new and wondrous abilities.
• New pack animal. This pack animal, the Tragg, fights back, defending the player’s treasure to the death if necessary.
• Includes a full version of the original Dungeon Siege.

Product Description

Expansion includes full version of Dungeon SiegeProduct InformationYou've heard stories of great adventures in years gone by of the heroes whocrusaded across the Kingdom of Ehb battling the stubborn Krug the poisonousmucosae and horrifying zombies. You've longed for adventures yourself whilespending your youth sharpening your skills in the quiet little garrison town ofArhok.Piecing together a strange story from an oldtattered journal you discover that your mother and father were also heroesknown for adventures throughout the continent of Aranna. The journal sends youon a journey to the mysterious Island of Utrae a place brimming with thousandsof years of history. Here you'll encounter strange primordial creatures such asthe magically gifted Utraens the saurian Zaurask and the feline Hassat  -each of which have long been at each others' throats.Where will your adventures take you? And wheredoes it begin? As they say a journey of a thousand miles begins with onestep... Begin your journey today by exploring the Dark Jungles of MhakeshaJerkhal's Crown Illicor and finally Fortress Emerard.Feel the rush of heart-pounding combat action.  All the glory of theoriginal seamless 3D fantasy World of Dungeon Siege is at your command alongwith an all-new campaign based in the lush deadly jungles of Aranna.  Master over 50 powerful new weapons armors sets and spells to battle strangefearsome enemies including lizard-like Zauracks feline Hassats and giantmutant insects.The odds are insurmountable.  The dangers are immense.  Are you readyfor the challenge?  Product HighlightsAll New CampaignJourney through nine spectacular areas including an all-new jungle region asyou unravel the rich history and mystery of the world of Aranna.Additional SpellsMages wield dozens of new magic spells including Diminution Animal RageZorkon's Bonecrusher and the Orb of Fire.Half-giant Player CharacterStanding over

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked Dungeon SIege, you are going to enjoy LOA, November 19, 2003

By 

Sean Patzer (Fairbanks, AK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna Expansion Pack (CD-ROM)

I thourghly enjoyed Dungeon Siege. So when the expansion was announced, I as close to first in line to buy it as I could be. I was not disappointed with the game. There are two more character types that you can pick up in journey. The Backpack is a great addition to the inventory system. It allows you to expand the ability of your characters to carry more. There are a range of new and instersting monsters to fight. Mad Doc (the company that wrote the expansion) has obviously played a little bit of Diablo II as they have included the Set Items in for magical items. And they did so that the single player can actually complete a set (are you listening Blizzard ?) .All and all if you liked Dungeon Siege, you are going to like Legends of Aranna. And for the first timers, the full version of Dungeon Siege is included.

The biggest complaint that has been leveled at LOA is that it is more of the same. The point is that yes it is more of the same only improved. If you disliked Dungeon Siege, do not buy it. But if you beat Dungeon Siege and want more or are thinking about picking up Dungeon Siege to see what all the fuss is about, this is the product for you.

Now when is Dungeon Siege 2 coming out....

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More of the same is a good thing..., November 29, 2003

By 

Markus Egger "www.MarkusEgger.com/blog" (Spring, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna Expansion Pack (CD-ROM)

If you liked the regular Dungeon Siege game, you will also like this expansion. (Note that the regular gamer is included here, which makes this a great purchase).

So why didn't I give it 5 starts? Well, there are a few things that could be done better. I found the story to be less involving than it was in the original (and it wasn't all that fascinating there either). In fact, I can't seem to grow attached to the characters. There just isn't much story and charm there. Also, the level design is good, but not quite as good as it was in the original game, it seems.

But overall, this is a very good game. Just like the original, it is very hard to stop playing as you move through a world that never stops or even pauses to load. Technically, this is one great game!

Some of the game mechanics are still much better than they are in competitor's games. I like being able to shoot a bow without worrying about the number of arrows I have (here, if you have a bow, you can shoot it). I also like the ability to keep reusing the same spell without having to rest. This game simply removes a number of frustrating gameplay elements, resulting in a lot more fun.

Overall, this is a great game. Not quite as awesome as the original when it came out (and that's a while ago... so maybe that's where the problem is). I can't wait for Dungeon Siege 2!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just an expansion pack, September 10, 2004

By 

Paul (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna Expansion Pack (CD-ROM)

Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna is not just an expansion pack. It also offers the original title Dungeon Siege, so those of you that plan on purchasing it, don't. Save yourself the money and just buy this game, you will get both at a great price.
Legends of Aranna is everything Dungeon Siege should have been from the beginning. There's more character dialogue and the story is a lot richer. The game does, however, retain it's linear characteristic and the excessive point-and-click style of combat.
New characters, new plot, new items, new spells and weapons and a whole lot more.
This rpg is well worth the money.

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