Nox is a dark and creepy Action/RPG, set in a bucolic world corrupted by Hecubah, a wicked queen of the undead.

Though cast in the action/RPG game-play style of Diablo, Nox breaks its mold and offers up more than a few pleasant surprises. The third-person isometric perspective offers a refreshing dose of humour, served up by a slick interface and starring very distinct character classes. Much more than a clone, Nox takes the best the genre had and - for the most part - makes it better. Nox's story of a harmless auto mechanic who gets accidentally sucked into a fantasy world immediately sets this game apart from its dark and dour brethren. Nox is funny, and it's refreshing to play an RPG that tries to put a smile on your face.

In solo play, choose from three different adventures. Follow the path of a warrior, and you will forge your skills and master powerful weapons in the Fortress of Horrendous. Join the ranks of the conjurers in the village of Ix and learn to summon the creatures of the land and control the forces of nature. Or lead the life of a wizard, and use combat magic, stealth, and traps to foil the undead legions.

In multiplay, the game is about competition and camaraderie. Two modes of play, Quest and Arena, will revolutionize Internet action gaming. Arena play is filled with stealth tactics, traps, and irreverent trickery that ensures games of capture the flag, death match, and scavenger hunts will deliver a unique and addictive online gaming experience.

Nox's lightning-fast action is fuelled by a combat system that's easy to use yet gives players tremendous gameplay depth and infinite possibilities. With more than 100 unique spells, weapons, and traps, players must use their wits to create devious combinations with tricky tactics.

8.9/10 score from IGN!

On Amazon, some players say this game is better than Diablo!

For 1 to 8 players.

System requirements: 200Mhz, 32MB RAM

Developer: Westwood Studios Genre: Action Released: 2000

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