Revenant

by Eidos

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: B00001ZT4A
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: October 25, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,590 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Eidos Interactive and developer Cinematix attempt to capitalize on the role-playing craze with Revenant, a graphically stunning game that offers just enough exciting game play to hold players' interest until its abrupt conclusion. With the phenomenal success of Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo, it comes as little surprise that the gaming industry witnessed an onslaught of look-alikes that all hope to engage gamers with a similar addiction.

Locke D'Averam, the player's prerolled character, finds himself whisked out of the netherworld and resurrected under the control of an ingenious wizard. It's you, the "revenant," who must save the island of Ahkuilon from the mysterious Children of the Change cult. During the quest, Locke D'Averam remembers elements of his past life and, hopefully, gains an understanding about what happened to his soul many years ago.

Revenant's graphics are nothing short of spectacular, with crisp animation and vibrant backdrops and spell effects. Game play includes both exploration and combat in a mix that leans more toward action than adventure. Further, fighting involves more than just frantic mouse clicks; combat features over 55 weapons with unique moves to perform. Multiplayer and a level editor are included to extend Revenant's life, but both are too complex and buggy to provide enjoyment. Look for a patch at Eidos Interactive's Revenant site. --Doug Radcliffe

Pros:

• Brilliant graphics
• Interesting premise
• Spectacular combat moves

Cons:

• Feels incomplete
• Buggy level editor

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Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid game, worth every penny ...., June 3, 2001

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Steve (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revenant (CD-ROM)

I got a good deal on this game. I purchased it ... at a local retailer and the thought 'if it sucks i'm not out much' went through my mind. I brought it home and installed it not expecting much out of this game. Once I started playing though I was blown away. This is a great game in the spirit of Diablo 2 and Nox. You start out as a revenant, a resurrected spirit with no recollection of your past. You must fight an evil cult and rescue the king's daughter, at least I think he was a king, i didn't really pay much attention because the dialogue is annoying in this game.

Aside from the annoying dialogue, and it is very annoying, the rest of the game rocks. The way spells are cast is interesting and different from normal games where scrolls are memorized or written in a magic book. The melee combat is good because your character has 4 different attacks instead of the one slash attack in Diablo 2. Granted he can't learn a whirlwind attack or leap attack but who cares? That's not realistic anyway.

The graphics and sound are both very good. The only problem is sometimes I have difficulties picking up items off the ground, especially if they are hidden behind the leaves of a tree. Also, sometimes you will get stuck behind a rock or the edge of a fence line and it takes a bit to get unstuck, but you never remain there forever.

I also like the way I can see enemies on my map so if my health is very low and I have no food or potions I can avoid them, making my way back to town.

This game is worth as much as $36.95. I might have given it a few more dollars if it weren't for the annoying dialogue.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun the first time., November 30, 1999

By 

Alex - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revenant (CD-ROM)

It's one of the best action rpg mixes in a while, but I say rpg reluctantly because it has a singalur plotline and no replay value. The first time through however, it is one of the best games ever.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You too can win this game!, November 16, 2002

By 

Quwinntessa (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revenant (CD-ROM)

This is the game for any player of RPG's that are tired of getting so bored, that you never make it to the end. With a good plot line, and monsters you can actually beat without wandering the landscape for years building up experience points, this game is a genuine joy to play. The main character is gritty, and while a bit dark, he fits perfectly into the storyline.

I consider myself an average RPG player, who plays these games for a month or so and then gets discouraged when there's no chance in hell I'm going to beat it before I'm fifty. This game wasn't like that at all. With minimal commitment time, you can beat the game in about two months, and yet, if you wanted to, you could lessen the time or increase it, depending on how you want to play.

The game has one main cave so for those of you who hate those cave/dungeon mazes, this is an excellent choice.

At [its listed price]it's a steal! Those new to RPG's will love this game, and those that just like to play around with them will too. For ten bucks, you'll be getting your money's worth!