Quest for Glory IV - Shadows of Darkness

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Quest for Glory IV - Shadows of Darkness

Made by: Sierra
Graphics (VGA)
7
Sounds - Music
8
Story - Humor
9
Review written by Nick Swetenham
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Introduction

Sierra originally planned to make Shadows of Darkness the 3rd and final game in the series but QFG I & II were so much more popular than anyone expected that they decided to make it the fourth. It was still going to be the last though, and therefore it had to be an improvement on QFG III.

Story

After you defeated the demons and brought peace to the land of Tarna, two mysterious practitioners of dark magic bring you to a land unknown to you with a magic spell. You wake up in a dark cavern and when find your way out, you meet a mysterious young lady named Katrina who tells you that you are in the land of Mordavia. You find your way to the town and start looking for a way home. But before you do that you'll have to save the land from an entity of pure evil by stopping the magicians that are attempting to invoke it. You must gain the trust of the natives and find a way into Castle Borgov before it's too late.

Opinion

Ups:

  • Faces of non-player characters are well-drawn
  • Very good puzzles
  • Easy to pick up and play
  • Battle system improved...
Downs:
  • ...but slightly confusing
  • Not scary at all
  • Too similar to the 3rd installment
  • Too short to feed hungry hardcore gamers