40
Does little, if anything, to elevate itself past mediocrity. [Spring 2002, p.93]
85
If you are looking for a fun fantasy action game with an adventure twist, go out and grab Nightcaster. Be wary though, if you tire of the gameplay, there isn't a deep storyline to back it up.
75
The best action/adventure game on the Xbox. The spell system is fun, the boss encounters are well done, and there is enough game here to make you feel like you got your money’s worth.
7
Repetitive gameplay, a cliche fantasy story, and poor level design hold this back from being a great game. The effects are pretty cool, and the bosses are unique and a welcome challenge. Not being able to return to previous levels is also pretty annoying. Looking for all the hidden objects is probably the best part of this game. Before you exit a level it tells you if you have found them all. Unfortunately, if you want to collect them all, you'll need to spend some time searching every nook and cranny while all the while not progressing the narrative.
NightCaster: Defeat the Darkness
Xbox
Released On:
Jan 21, 2002
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85
If you are looking for a fun fantasy action game with an adventure twist, go out and grab Nightcaster. Be wary though, if you tire of the gameplay, there isn't a deep storyline to back it up.
70
This is one game where it would be absolutely cool to have a co-op mode where you and a buddy – even just one other buddy – could join forces to blast monsters. Considering the difficulty of the game, it’s almost a missing necessary feature.
69
This game is at once addictive, and yet annoying to me.
60
Repetition aside – and there's lots of it – this is like those Neo Geo games of old where it's so beautiful you just deal with it to see the next level. [Apr 2002, p.62]
58
It's a great diversion, and it really is fun for a while, but Nightcaster's overly defensive gameplay will likely turn people away.
49
Technically proficient with an interesting gameplay system, but with no polish or soul to back it up. [Mar 2002, p.76]
35
Seems like a battle system without a role-playing game. There is little variety or depth to the combat, and even in the presence of assorted power-ups it becomes painfully repetitive after only a short while.
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SummaryBattling against eternal darkness, you are Arran, a young wizard embarking on quest filled with explosive spell combat and adventure. Armed with your magical orb and immense spell collection, you age from a young wizard into an older powerful sorcerer. Defeat your enemies with a revolutionary control system: direct movement with one ana... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox
Initial Release Date:Jan 21, 2002
Developer:
- VR1 Entertainment
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