Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic is a first-person action game in the fantasy world of the famous series. In addition to sword and magic, the terrain is important here: the situation in the arena decides the outcome of the battle just as much as weapons. Opponents can be pushed off cliffs, dropped onto spikes, set on fire or frozen, and then finished off with a blow. Skills develop along branches, so the hero can become a fighter, mage or thief. The levels are designed in such a way that there is almost always several ways to pass: by force, stealth or cunning. Separately, we can say about physics: enemies can be pushed into the abyss, dropped on spikes or set on fire, and this is encouraged by the game. In addition to combat, there's stealth, traps, and platforming elements, so there's almost always more than one way to complete a level. Hero development allows you to assemble a fighter, mage or thief, or you can combine skills. The duration is moderate, but the density of events is high. The game has long become a cult game precisely because of the freedom of action, and not because of the graphics, which have become outdated over time. Levels allow you to solve problems in different ways, and this is noticeable when going through familiar places again. Traps and the environment help as much as weapons, so it’s worth reading the environment before the fight starts. Development follows branches, so a fighter, a magician and a thief turn out to be completely different. Side quests provide equipment, without which some levels are harder to complete than usual. The game has long become a cult, and not only because of the mechanics, but also because of the sense of humor. For players who enjoy physics-based fantasy, the Dark Messiah remains a notable example.