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The Awakening Pages
members.tripod.com
Information, characters, monsters, equipment, items, skills and magic. As well as a message board, downloads, guilds, screenshots, a map, IRC chat, and links.
Game Bits - Review
gamebits.net
Review by Larry Tipton: "Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage is for the truly dedicated RPG game player that must play every RPG game to its logical conclusion." [Score: 5.7 out of 10]
The Town of Kurin
dragon-slayers.tripod.com
Dragon slayers guild. Site has information for members, a chat room, and history of the town.
DailyGame.net
dailygame.net
Review of Xbox version by Al Wood, with screen shots. Score: 8 out of 10.
GameZone
gamezone.com
[8/10] Review by Michael Lafferty with screen shots. "The program is a terrific combination of gaming elements."
Avernum
avernum.com
Official site. Demo, screen shots, and ordering information for Avernum and Avernum 2.
Zhentil Keep
geocities.com
The Zhentarim guild page.
IGN: Arc the Lad Collection
psx.ign.com
Game information, reviews, images, and news.
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Preview of the Xbox version by Zach Meston. "...[I]t's an excellent first-person RPG that deserves the wider exposure of a console release."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Reviews, news, previews, images, videos, links, and a forum.
Rpg Dreamers Arc the Lad
rpgdreamer.com
Review, screenshots, character profiles, walkthrough, and fan forum.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
In-depth previews, with multimedia and several screenshots.
The Adrenaline Vault: Avernum
avault.com
Detailed review [3/5], with screenshots.
Electric Playground: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
elecplay.com
Reviewed by: Sean Miller, [5.5/10]. "In all honesty it is strange to be so hard on a game that manages to succeed on so many levels." Also contains screenshot slideshow.
GameZone
gamezone.com
[5/10] Review with screen shots by Michael Lafferty. "What this game may present in terms of concept is negated by the graphical elements."
Xbox Exclusive
xboxexclusive.com
Review, by Steve Melanson: "Dreamcatcher did a nice job of bringing Xbox gamers such a unique game." [Score: 8 out of 10]
GameStats
gamestats.com
Video, screenshots, and article links.
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
Release data and a message board.
Azure Dreams
nintendo.com
Nintendo's official site, with game information and screenshots.
Animal Crossing Ahead
animalxing.com
Contains game description and screen shots, forums, downloads, Blanca faces, character pictures, guides and lists, and information on playable NES games.
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review [Grade: B-].
Four Fat Chicks - Review
fourfatchicks.com
Review, by Old Rooster: "If you like first-person perspectives in RPGs and enjoyed Morrowind (an all-around better game), plus have a high tolerance for the aforementioned idiosyncrasies of Arx, then I would recommend this title to you." [Score: Thumbs Up]
My Gamer
mygamer.com
Reviewed by Mark Buckingham, [7.2/10]. "Despite the limited appeal of Arc Arena and personal hang-ups with the story and lack of character depth in Arc II, when combined into one package, this series shines as a high-watermark for the RPG genre."
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
[75/100] Review by William Abner. "A surprisingly fun game brought down by technical issues and a lack of polish."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Includes news, review, cheats, movies, and screen shots.
IGN.com: Arcatera
pc.ign.com
Includes previews of the Windows game.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Game information, news, media, and review [7.8/10].
GameFAQs: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
gamefaqs.com
Includes walkthroughs, codes, reviews, and message board.
GameZone - Review
gamezone.com
Review, by Michael Lafferty: "Arx Fatalis has a few flaws, but throws some terrific features into a thoroughly enjoyable RPG" [Score: 8.3 out of 10]
Rpg Dreamers Arc the Lad III
rpgdreamer.com
Includes review, character profiles, screenshots, faqs, and fan forum.
1UP
1up.com
Review, by Jeremy Parish: "Ubisoft's work here leaves Astonishia as little more than another could-have-been, doomed to mere mediocrity." [Score: 4 out of 10]
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by John Breeden. Score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
Rpg Dreamers Arc the Lad Collection
rpgdreamer.com
Featuring coverage on all 3 chapters.
Gaming Trend
gamingtrend.com
Score: 562/600 - 94% "I think any RPG lover will love Arc the Lad: Twilight and embrace its way of storytelling."
Mygamer.com
mygamer.com
Review [8/10] by Mike Ryan.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Includes review, screen shots, news, downloads, and cheats.
GameFAQs: Alundra 2
gamefaqs.com
Collection of frequently asked questions, walkthroughs, and codes.
AceGamez
acegamez.co.uk
Review [9/10] by Jon Allen.
Animal Crossing Hangout
freewebs.com
Offers universal codes.
GameFAQs: Albert Odyssey
gamefaqs.com
Includes FAQs, codes, user reviews, and message board.
Sierra: Arcanum
arcanum.sierra.com
Official site includes news, game overview, media, forums, and online ordering.
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Review [84/100] and screenshots.
IGN: Astonishia Story
psp.ign.com
Review, news, screenshots, and a video.
UHS: Arcanum Hints
uhs-hints.com
Gradual hints in a question-and-answer format.
GameFAQs: Arc the Lad III
gamefaqs.com
Includes walkthroughs and frequently asked questions.
GameFAQs: Azure Dreams
gamefaqs.com
Collection of frequently asked questions and walkthroughs, message board, and user submitted reviews.
GameSpy: Astonishia Story
ps2.gamespy.com
Review, screenshots, and a movie.
Animal Crossing Community
animalcrossingcommunity.com
Includes game information, forums, trading post, guides and lists, and downloads.
IGN: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
ign64.ign.com
Contains news, features, interviews, screenshots, review, and preview.
Animal Crossing X
geocities.com
Trades furniture and offers links.
Dimensions of Arcanum
rpgplanet.com
Game information and multimedia.
Tikal's Textures
geocities.com
Offers textures related to Zelda for instance.
IGN: Alundra 2
psx.ign.com
News, codes, a "isn't all that bad" review [7.7/10], multimedia, and a detailed strategy guide.
GameZone
psx.gamezone.com
Reviewed by The Badger, [8.5/10]. "Think of the Arc the Lad Collection as a well loved trilogy of your choice - but instead you have the good fortune to play it all at once instead of waiting years for the series to complete. Then add a couple spin-offs and the ever important behind the scenes looks."
GameSpy
xbox.gamespy.com
[3/5] Review of the Xbox version by Zach Meston. "...[H]as a unique visual style, an involving storyline, and several dozen hours of intensely immersive gameplay."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Offers review, screen shots, cheats and hints.
RPG Dreamers
rpgdreamer.com
Review, pictures, music, FAQs and character profiles.
Stratos Group
stratosgroup.com
Review, with screen shots. Score: 3.5 out of 5.
GameFAQs: Arc the Lad
gamefaqs.com
Walkthroughs and F.A.Q.s .
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by Craig Coppola, 2-1/2 out of 5.
IGN.com: Arcatera: The Dark Brotherhood
dreamcast.ign.com
Includes previews of the Dreamcast game.
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Reviewed by Johnny Liu, [B-]. "A solid collection that is worth a look, provided the price is right."
Gaming Age
gaming-age.com
Reviewed by Alex Makar, [B]. "Even if you’ve never played a strategy RPG in your life, Arc the Lad is the perfect starting point: it’s not overly difficult, it features an easy-to-use battle interface, and the variety of gameplay increases with each chapter in the series."
The Babylonians
praissensteorra.tripod.com
Home of the Guardians of the Peace.
RPG Dreamers: Alundra 2
rpgdreamer.com
Media and review [8/10].
eLook (Game Boy Color)
elook.org
A list of tips and cheats.
Low-Spoiler Arcanum Hints and Tips
angelfire.com
Quest list, NPC guide, and area-by-area breakdown.
Azure Dreams: Dreams for the Sky
geocities.com
Characters, hints, information, equipment, items list, monsters, frequently asked questions, codes, images, movies, message board, and newsletter.
IGN
pc.ign.com
Game information, news, and review [8.7/10].
Animal Crossing Walkthrough
animal-crossing.150m.com
Offers links and a wide array of lists and guides.
GameZone
gamezone.com
Review [9/10] with screen shots.
IGN
pc.ign.com
Game information, news, and preview.
GameFAQs: Alundra
gamefaqs.com
Collection of frequently asked questions and walkthroughs.
GameSpot: Alundra
gamespot.com
Game overview, review [8.8/10], and tips.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Detailed review [3.5/5].
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Includes review, screen shots, cheats and hints.
The Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Game review [6.5/10] with three screenshots.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
[2.5/5] Review by Jack King with screen shots. "What Arx Fatalis lacks in innovation and polish, it more than makes up for in rich atmosphere."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review, cheat codes, and screen shots.
Gamer's Hell
gamershell.com
[8/10] Review with screen shots. "Arx Fatalis is one of those games you can play for months and still haven't discovered every single secret of the game..."
AllRPG.com - Arc the Lad Collection
allrpg.com
Provides media, screenshots, wallpaper and review.
RPGDot
arx.rpgdot.com
News articles, screenshots, game walkthoughs, tips and tricks, and file downloads.
GameFAQs: Arc the Lad II
gamefaqs.com
Provides numerous walkthroughs and faqs.
Shauns Azure Dreams Page
angelfire.com
Monster lists and frequently asked questions.
Rpg Dreamers Arc the Lad II
rpgdreamer.com
Provides review, screenshots, walkthrough, character profiles, music, and fan forum.
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Lengthy review [89/100] with screenshots.
Cbfog's Info Page
web.infoave.net
Storyline, tips, items, monsters, and relationship guide.
Stormtroopers
stormtroopers.com
News, reviews, demos, and frequently asked questions.
Electric Playground
elecplay.com
Review [9/10] by Jason MacIsaac.
Nintendo: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
nintendo.com
Includes description, FAQ, strategy guide, and player and Nintendo staff ratings.
Terra-Arcanum
terra-arcanum.com
Features frequently asked questions, screenshots, a walkthrough, cheats, forums, and links.
AllRPG.com - Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
allrpg.com
Includes Media, News, Preview coverage.
GameSpot: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage Review
gamespot.com
Reviewed by: Joe Fielder, [5.9/10]. "The game's combat system is clearly its biggest shortcoming." Also includes screenshots, movies, hints, and news.
GameHelper: Twilight of the Spirits Review
consoles.gamehelper.com
Score: 7.3 "A game that walks that fine line between being good and great."
Bahamut119's Alundra 2 page
angelfire.com
Storyline, profiles, item list, enemy list, walkthrough, GameShark codes, message board, and wallpaper.
altoGames: Arcatera
altogames.com
Thumbnailed wallpapers, pictures, game information, and related links.
Alundra 2
activision.com
Activision's official site, with game features, story, and screenshots.
Cheat Code Central: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
cheatcc.com
Contains hints.
GameSpot UK - Arcatera: The Dark Brotherhood Review
gamespot.co.uk
A comprehensive review, including screenshots.
RPGFan Soundtracks: Albert Odyssey Gaiden
rpgfan.com
Review, with music samples in Real Audio format.
Epinions.com: Azure Dreams
epinions.com
Consumer reviews.
RPG Dreamers: Azure Dreams
rpgdreamers.com
Characters, media, and review [5/10].
Rpg Dreamers Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits
rpgdreamer.com
Coverage includes pictures, review, music, faqs, codes, forum, and character profiles.
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by John Breeden, score: 3-1/2 out of 5.
ArcanumX
angelfire.com
An Arcanum clan site.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Contains hints, walkthroughs, and error guide.
Universal Hint System: Anachronox
uhs-hints.com
Gradual hints, in question and answer format.
PS2.IGN-Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits
ps2.ign.com
Provides preview with media coverage.
The AC Guru
geocities.com
Contains links, trade requests, location descriptions, and beginner help.
PlanetAnachronox.com
planetanachronox.com
Latest news and reviews about Anachronox. [GameSpy site]
Mike's RPG Center: Arcanum
mikesrpgcenter.com
Contains maps, items, and walkthrough.
Neoseeker: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
neoseeker.com
Contains FAQs.
Gamebits
gamebits.net
Review by Ken Gagne: "Alundra is an action/RPG without enough elements of either genre." [Score: 7.7 out of 10]
Gamespot: Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits
gamespot.com
Includes previews, news, and media.
Firingsquard: Twilight of the Spirits Review
firingsquad.com
Score: 81% "Offers a thoroughly satisfying RPG experience."
Animal Crossing UK
animal-crossing.co.uk
Contains chat and forums, character information, and downloads.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
A lengthy preview with a summary of game features.
Armchair Empire - Review
armchairempire.com
Review, by Mr. Nash: "The game is simply trying to be an entertaining outing in a familiar setting, and it accomplishes this admirably." [Score: 8 out of 10]
The Animal Forest
animalcrossing.planets.gamespy.com
Includes forums and chat, game calendar, guides and game help, downloads like images and movies, and links.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review [3.5/5] with screen shots by Josh Horowitz. "Arcanum is ultimately an entertaining title, but one with enough quirks to prevent it from attaining true RPG greatness."
Gamespy: Twilight of the Spirits Review
archive.gamespy.com
Score: 73 "A solid if somewhat unoriginal RPG that'll press the buttons of old-school genre fans."
RPG Dreamers: Alundra
rpgdreamer.com
Multimedia, review [8/10], and character profiles.
Gamebits - Review
gamebits.net
Review by Ken Gagne: "Azure Dreams is a challenging game that's new every time it's played: sounds good, but it's not." [Score: 6.9 out of 10]
Realm of Gaming
realmofgaming.com
Offers cheats and codes.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review, news, downloads, movies, hints, and screen shots.
RPG Dot
rpgdot.com
Review of Xbox version by Chris Rediske. Score: 89% and a Gold Award.
Epinions.com: Alundra
epinions.com
Consumer reviews.
GameZone
xbox.gamezone.com
Review by Michael Lafferty, with screen shots. Score: 8.3 out of 10.
IGN: Azure Dreams
pocket.ign.com
Game information, codes, and review [6/10].
IGN: Alundra
psx.ign.com
Game information, news, codes, and review [8.5/10].
Azure Dreams Shrine
azuredreamsshrine.netfirms.com
Includes hints, FAQ, walkthrough, item and monster lists, saved games, and characters.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Offers review, news, screen shots, downloads and cheat codes.
GamePro
gamepro.com
Review [4/5] with screenshots and downloads.
Universal Hint System
uhs-hints.com
Preview with screenshots.
Arx Fatalis
arx-fatalis.com
Official site. Includes story information, system requirements, and a game overview. Includes recent update files. Available in English and French.
GameBanshee: Arcanum
gamebanshee.com
News, walkthrough, screenshots, modding information, and a forum.
Xequted
xequted.com
Review [40/50] by Mike Thompson.
Cheat Code Central
platinum.cheatcc.com
A review [4/5] with 3 screenshots. "Despite some problems I think Arcanum is a great paced RPG with a lot to offer if you’re into story driven RPG's."