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'''''Darkstone''''' is a [[computer role-playing game]] created by French developer [[Delphine Software]] and released in [[1999]]. Darkstone has many similarities to ''[[Diablo (computer game)|Diablo]]'', particularly in the user interface. | '''''Darkstone''''' is a [[computer role-playing game]] created by French developer [[Delphine Software]] and released in [[1999]]. Darkstone has many similarities to ''[[Diablo (computer game)|Diablo]]'', particularly in the user interface. | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
The game can be played solo or [[multiplayer]]. Multiplayer games may be cooperative or competitive. Multiplayer games can be played over a [[LAN]] (using [[TCP/IP]] or [[IPX]]) or the [[Internet]]. The game includes its own server, so it is not necessary to locate a dedicated game server - any player can initiate a multiplayer session which other players can then join. | |||
The user interface is very like that of [[Diablo]] (the developers of Darkstone acknowledge the earlier game as an important influence). Characters can be moved around by simply clicking on a location. Clicking on an enemy initiates an attack. Clicking on an item picks it up. | |||
Each character has an inventory that can be opened. Items can be rearranged or removed. | |||
A major point is that in the solo game the player can control two characters. At any given instant, one character is directly controlled by the player. The other character will act intelligently for the most part - it will follow the other character unless ordered not to and will defend itself against enemies. The player can switch between characters with a single click. | |||
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Draak's minions come in many forms - [[trolls]], [[orcs]], skeletons, spiders, scorpions, wyverns and many others. Each of these types has variants - for example, some skeletons use swords while others have bows and still others may attack with fireballs. | Draak's minions come in many forms - [[trolls]], [[orcs]], skeletons, spiders, scorpions, wyverns and many others. Each of these types has variants - for example, some skeletons use swords while others have bows and still others may attack with fireballs. | ||
==Comparison to ''Diablo''== | ==Comparison to ''Diablo''== | ||
