Legend of Alon D'ar (Sony PlayStation 2, 2001)

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From Stormfront Studios comes The Legend of Alon D'ar, one of the first original fantasy RPGs for the PlayStation 2. The Legend of Alon D'ar was created from the ground-up in the vein of high-action, one-to-four character, console combat and adventure. Taking its roots and inspiration from other fantasy RPGs, the game strives to include all of the usual characters, monsters, spells and weapons from the genre, while retaining the traditional heroic style. The graphics system uses effects such as full radiosity, which is described as an advanced character animation method. There are also procedural effects for grass, animated plants, and a 3D particle system for spells and magical attacks. An interactive and dynamic camera allows players to see the action from multiple angles. Speaking of 3D, the graphics in The Legend of Alon D'ar are rendered in real time, taking advantage of the 128-bit system's power. Along with an organic look and feel such as streaming rivers, wind-blown grass and ambient creatures, the world is designed to be seamless from level to level, while combat occurs in the standard game environment instead of breakaway scenes. With the game's unlimited character growth and flexible character development, the designers not only hope to achieve a balance of realism and fantasy enhanced by original artwork and special effects, but to also establish The Legend of Alon D'ar's foundation into a franchise.