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You must succeed where the greatest of heroes has failed.

It’s been a while since there has been a new RPG on GOG.com shelves, but today we offer [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/soulbringer]Soulbringer on GOG.com for only $5.99.

Let’s conduct a little thought excercise here: If you were an average person living in the mystical world of Rathenna and your father was killed and your uncle Adrus turned out to know a lot about magic, ancient warriors, and demons, would you rather:

a) ignore your crazy uncle, live on a farm, raise a family, and live a long and boring life or,
b) learn magic, learn sword-wielding, awaken your powers inherited from your past lives, and slay ancient demons, preserving the world for all?

Those of you who decided that option “a” sounds a little too dull have a chance to jump into the fantasy world of Soulbringer, an action RPG in the spirit of other classic hack and slash games of the era.

Soulbringer is one of those “hidden gems” that we love to bring up to the surface here on GOG. It was buried in an avalanche of other fantastic cRPGs released in the year 2000 (Diablo II, Icewind Dale, and Baldur’s Gate II all came out that year!), but if it had been released in a different year, it would likely also be one of the classic RPGs we all know and love. The things that make a well-crafted piece of action fantasy gaming, like a unique combat system, well-constructed magic, a long and involving storyline, and the indefinable ‘joy factor’ are all here and make Soulbringer the perfect addition to your fantasy/RPG shelf.

Soulbringer is the kind of RPG that offers a lot of action and fun and is definitely worth buying on GOG.com for only $5.99.
Good to see a decent RPG on here. I have on disc somewhere but I don't think it even works anymore, so I may consider getting this.

I'm also glad that GOG has finally got around to releasing lower-profile classics. They've been so fixated on releasing high-profile games that so many people already have, that the chance to try some unplayed classics has escaped many of us.
Post edited February 16, 2012 by jamyskis
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the_bard: It's really that good is it?
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Kunovski: yes, it is, and hard too! and for 5,99 it's a steal... I just really hope GOG version works well (if it does, it's legen - wait for it - epic!)

ehm, I mean if you're into this genre :)
Alright, wishlisted. And yeah, it looks like something I'd like. Thanks.
Oh nice! This is one of those games that I've intended to play for a while now.
Great game, instabuy for me. I remember picking up the box in a bargain bin and greatly enjoying the game.

A lot of modern AAA titles drew inspiration from that game.
Interesting release totaly unexpected. Will have to look at this one in the future.
Unexpected, but nice surprise. Keep 'em coming. :-)
Oooooh, shiny!

Looking at the announcement was hoping that choice a) is possible, being RPG to the core.
Post edited February 16, 2012 by DodoGeo
Ooooh yes ! :))
Huh. I honestly had never heard of this title. It looks interesting though ...
I bought this on sale from DotEmu a good while back. It's very good! Though, seeing as I already have a DRM free digital copy, I can only really say that GOG should have gotten the opportunity to release this one a good while ago. That and Munch's Oddysee. The delay on that one has become outright hilarious at this point.

I'll probably consider buying Soulbringer for >50% off for the sake of the soundtrack. :P


P.S.: Release Anachronox, Daikatana, and Omikron or so help me I'll drive a bus over the pacific to Poland, break into your office first thing in the morning and throt... *gurk* HEY! WAIT! I WASN'T GONNA HURT NOBODY HONEST! YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME I KNOW MY RIGH----

*silence*
Post edited February 16, 2012 by Skunk
Btw, this isn't even an Eidos game. So that was really unexpected.

And another reason we need more releases.
wiki entry set :)
This is the first time I've ever heard of this game. Is this game similar to Divine Divinity?

I mean DD seems like another Diablo clone, but when you actually play it you realize that it has great exploration, witty writing, and good story.

If that's the case, I'll wishlist this game. ^^
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SimonG: Btw, this isn't even an Eidos game. So that was really unexpected.

And another reason we need more releases.
Not only is it not Eidos (or Trilobyte or Team 17) the dev / pub line reads 'Infogrames SA / FunBox' - what kind of stange licensing shinanigans made this end up as FunBox and not Atari? Odd!
Looks interesting BTW, I've wishlisted it
The original Deus Ex also came out in 2000 - year 2000 fans!
I've always wanted to try this one. Now I can. Thank you, GOG.