Nox

by Electronic Arts

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002EPYC
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: February 16, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,619 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Edition: Standard

Amazon.com Review

Though cast in the action/RPG game-play style of Diablo, Nox breaks its mold and offers up more than a few pleasant surprises. The third-person isometric perspective offers a refreshing dose of humor, served up by a slick interface and starring very distinct character classes. Much more than a clone, Nox takes the best the genre had and--for the most part--makes it better.

Nox's story of a harmless auto mechanic who gets accidentally sucked into a fantasy world immediately sets this game apart from its dark and dour brethren. Nox is funny, and it's refreshing to play an RPG that tries to put a smile on your face.

Game play, dungeons, puzzles, and even the story are slightly altered, depending on Jack's class, giving three separate single-player experiences, all leading to the same final showdown with Hecubah. The quests are typical RPG fare--find this, kill that, rescue these guys--spiced up with puzzles relating to the class's abilities or environment.

The Nox team's energies went toward creating a game that's fast, fun, and easy to play. It worked. No knock-off, it won't be long before we start seeing games influenced by the innovative designs of Nox. --Mike Fehlauer

Pros:

• Very distinct, fun character classes
• Innovative action/RPG multiplayer game modes
• Slick interface
• Refreshing humor

Cons:

• No female characters
• Unrealistic inventory system
• Uninspired magic items

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could be the surprise of the year. . ., February 25, 2000

By 

N. Robert Lee "Dardanarius" (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nox (CD-ROM)

I would characterize this surprisingly playable game as the first person shooter (yes, meaning the UT, Q3 genre).

In juxtaposition against the original Diablo, Nox has a lot fuller content and a more coherent story line consistent with a role-playing type game. Though I would admitt that the story, while just fine, is not awe-inspiring like Torment.

In juxtaposition against Baldur's Gate, Nox is a lot more fast pace, requiring infinitely more mouseclicks and less thought in combat. Agility of fingers--not strategy--rules the day here. In that respect the game is similar to Diablo, but with the added dimension of more player movement option like jumping (ie a first person shooter).

In multiplayer the game gives you UTisque options like...uhu...capture the flag? That is a very creative concept for a game like this and it adds to the replayability.

The graphics and sound are very good but certainly not revolutionary. The bottomline, though, is that Nox is extremely fun to play. In the end, isn't that the ultimate purpose of a game?

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Diablo 2 ?, February 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Nox (CD-ROM)

Your first thought will be : "Hm, is it as good as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001IVBL/qid=951778004/sr=1-1/002-2818223-1369817">Diablo</a>?" Then you'll play half an hour and think "It is a damn good Diablo Clone". But then, after one hour...."This is not a Clone. This Game is bigger, better than Diablo ever was." But that won't be all. You'll play hours and hours...and finally you'll recognized that you cannot compare this game with Diablo at all. It is different, not completely different, but different. And then, after you finished some quests, got a lot impressive Items and Spells, you'll come to the conclusion that this game might even be better than Diablo 2. It has the right atmosphere, cool Spells, an atmospheric Soundtrack, easy handling and fun, fun, fun. Westwood did a great Job with this game and i doubt that Diablo 2 can really compete with this. Do not take me wrong, I loved Diablo and i BET that Diablo 2 will be a great game, but still...something tells me that this game is just cool...sorry, i do not have time anymore...NOX wants me...the Dungeons are calling...there is a new quest that i need to solve...it calls me...the old Diablo addiction is back....but it is worse than ever...NOX...NOX...

Congratulations Westwood....one of the few titles that is REALLY worth buying !

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Suprise, July 11, 2000

By 

Barrett Toonk - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nox (CD-ROM)

When I bought Nox I wasn't expecting anything more than something to quench my thirst for Diablo 2. But as I got into the game I relized that here was a beautifuly rendered game with a gripping story line and a pleasing array of side quests and immersing backgrounds. I recommend anyone this game who has finished Diablo 2 or wants a good RPG.

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