Its been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.
A thousand years ago, the crusaders of Azunai crossed swords with the legions of Zaramoth in the final battle of a century-long rebellion. As the tyrannical god Zaramoth struck the final blow through Azunais trembling shield, the earth shook. In that moment, the forces of magic were unchained, and both armies were consumed in a brilliant cataclysm that stretched for leagues across the Plain of Tears. Only a scarred wasteland remained as final testament to the First Age of Man.
And for a millennium, magic has continued to spread to the farthest corners of the world, freely flowing to any who would command it. But the tide of magic has begun to wane, heeding instead the call of an ancient legacy. From the Plain of Tears a new heir beckons, and with each day his strength grows. Consuming those who submit, eradicating those who resist. With none to oppose his ascendance, the circle will be complete, and an ancient age will begin anew.
What fate will befall the Second Age of Man? The time for judgment is nigh.
Elite Battle Party - Players must choose battle comrades carefully to build a party of up to six members. Parties can be honed over time using an all-new character development system filled with new skills and specialties.
Hero Powers - As the stakes have increased, so have the party's abilities. Each class now has access to unique Heroic Powers that are capable of turning the tide of battle, but they require wisdom and strategic timing to use properly.
Powerful and unusual allies - The packmule was only the beginning. Players can now choose from a number of exotic creatures with special abilities that adventure and grow alongside players.
More Dangerous Enemies - Players will face-off against opponents whose power and tactical prowess will rival their own. The enemies in Dungeon Siege II will have all-new powers and abilities. As a result of the new Coach AI technology introduced in Dungeon Siege II, enemies are full of surprises.
Interactive World - The world of Dungeon Siege II is brimming with activity. From pitched battles raging around players as they adventure through the world, to special environments that players can turn to their tactical advantage in the heat of battle players will do well to pay heed to the world around them.
Jaw-dropping special effects - The new SFX engine in Dungeon Siege II takes visual special effects to the next level for everything from the environmental atmosphere to dazzling spell effects, creating an engrossing and immersive gaming experience.
Cinematic storytelling - Dungeon Siege II introduces a new Flick authoring system providing a new level of in-engine cinematic storytelling that keeps players in the game world instead of pulling them away from it. New story-driven quests provide a deeper adventure that evolves with players as they complete quests and missions. In addition, the dynamic world of Dungeon Siege II changes around players in real-time in response to their combat and quests.
System Requirements - Minimum
CPU: PC with 1.0 Ghz equivalent or higher processor
RAM: 256 MB RAM
HARD DRIVE: 4 GB of available hard disk space
CD DRIVE: Quad-speed or higher CD-ROM drive
SOUND: Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
DirectX 9.0c
OS: Windows® XP Service Pack 1
GRAPHICS:
ATI Radeon® series (7000 or better) / Radeon 7000/VE series (requires 2.0 GHz equivalent or higher processor required) / 7200, 7500 / 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500 / 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800 / X300, X600, X800
Nvidia® Quadro series / Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
Nvidia® Geforce series / GeForce 256 / GeForce2 / GeForce3, 3 Ti / GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440 / GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950 / GeForce 6600, 6800
S3 / Delta Chrome / Intel® Extreme Graphics (requires 2.0 GHz equivalent or higher processor required) / 82845, 82865, 82915
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As you can see in the shots graphic wise this game rocks for sure.
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