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I just got this and I really like it.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: November 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

It's a bit like Diablo when it comes to graphics, but like Warcraft/Baldur's Gate as it's a turned based RPG.
Since I just got the game, I had the time to really explore the entire game, but given time I'll finish it. Hopefully the end is as good as the game itself. I highly recommend it, but be warned, it's not fast paced like other RPG's, you have to talk to EVERYONE, search everywhere, etc. It's a time consuming game, but still fun.

Prince of Qin

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Works fine on XP. Great game, but not if you don't like to talk to non-characters. Lots of extra missions and lots of story line. Don't buy unless you like to take your time. Not as good Neverwinter Nights or Dungeon Siege, but for the price a good value. I have put a little over 20hrs on the game. Also you will find that there is no real structure in the game so you kind of wander around a bit. Personally, I like that it seems more realistic and makes it where it doesn't seem like I am playing the same game everyone else is. Story line pretty cheesy and reminds me of a few outdated games, but cheese is good with a glass of wine.

could be so much more

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This action RPG has alot of interesting elements to it, plenty of original ideas, and unfortunately many bugs. I'll start off by saying that I really like this game. On the positive side it has a Diablo/Dungeon Seige feel to it, the items and equipment are numerous, and the story is great. But on the negative end at times it can be cofusing as to what to do next, you have to save ALOT or else you will lose your stuff, and contrary to the promise of free on-line play(printed boldly on the box) no such thing exists. I'm sure they will release a patch to fix the bugs, I'm also sure the will make good on their promise of an online game, and hopefully someone will publish a stratagy guide. When these things have been taken care of, they will have a five star game on their hands. If you had the misfortuine to play Throne of Darkness, and are still yearning for an Asian themed "rpg/hack-n-slash" check this one out.

How is it Like.... hmmm

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: October 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well the best way I can describe it It similair to Arcanuim.. it seems to have it's Dynamic Points here and there just a at best Several... there are the usual linear scopes and the missions that you can get which are more locally., It's really not my cup of tea I inda prefer turn based Games Like M.A.X. (a Classic for 95/98) and the Heroes of Might and Magic Series (not the RPG)...

Why not ?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I was really surprised to find that lots people don't enjoy this game very much. I think that is because they're Americans, who don't understand well about Orient. If they do, then they'll have a better opinion about this game. The only weak point of this game is it's graphic and the story seemed to end rather quickly. I always wish it was a much longer one. Anyway, in general it's complete fun and interesting !!!!! I love it !!!!!

pretty good, with a great on line World of Qin you can play on

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Seems this one is getting mixed reviews. Well it is in fact one of my favorites. Long too. There are some really good walkthroughs on the net, in case you should get stuck. I liked the atmoshpere of the game, the music was nice enough that I actually created my own CD for rides to work. All in all an excellent buy at the moment. If you are looking for a game to spend some time on while waiting for the next thing, then try this one.

FlaviusMaximus

Very Slow, but can be fun

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: January 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have to agree with most of the reviewers on Amazon.
But keep it in perspective.
I too got the game for free, because my brother didn't want it.
So being bored one day I installed it and began playing with it. The first opening scenes were a bit dated, and I can see how some would say the game/story is cheesy. I also find myself unsure of what to do often, and if you take the wrong road or go to the wrong place, your stuck never to complete the game due to various reasons.

The game can be extremely slow, and if you have a wife (like me) she'll get frustrated at the time you'll spent on this game.

With all this said, the game is fun. Maybe because I like slower games (and some of the older software I still have), but it can be just plain fun.

I love being able to develop a team (5 characters) and making weapons, finding gold, plundering houses and taking weapons from dead bandits (selling goods).
Now all of this may be "old-hat" to some other games, but with the theme and stylistic Chinese atmosphere, it makes it unique and alot of fun.

Be sure to download and/or copy the unofficial stategy guide from the internet. Without it, "you'll wonder the eastern world like a blindman". After I printed out that information, I restarted the game and sped through the game, enjoying the game even more.

Sure this game isn't the groundbreaking software that some newer games are, but for the current price it can be a fun little game (but bring your patience and download or purchase the unofficial strategy guide).

Boring, in a nutshell

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: November 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

It is rare that I get a computer game, and don't bother to complete it, even if I do it just to say I did.

Prince of Qin is one I gave up on.

The game lacks direction at times. I got to a certain point, and I had zero idea where to go, even with reloading an older saved game and trying again, to make sure I didn't miss some key dialogue.

Given that I felt the game would tell you to "accomplish A, obtain B," but never tell you where B might be found, or even an inkling as to where A could be begun at, I quit.

This game was too much money to be this disappointing.

Need a Strategy guide

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game I got for free from a friend. It works okay. Sometimes it crashes when its loading between maps. But other than that its alrite. but the game has too much needed knowledge. They don't tell you where you can find things. No survival skills needed. Also i hvae no clue where to find my way and missions. The maps in the game doesn't give you Ideas of where to go. and you get lost easily. Its an okay game but its really not worth its full original cost. Who knows of a Strategy Guide?

Too Bad - Potential is Definitely There

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you are a fan of Chinese themed games, you may think at first that you want to try this game out. DON'T. Basically, you are the first son of Qin Shih Huang Di, the first Emperor of China. While you are responsible for the troops in one of the northern outposts, your father died, leaving the throne yours to claim. One of your younger brothers is plotting with one of the most powerful ministers to kill you, and ordered the troops to arrest and kill you. Once a king-to-be, you are now a renegade - wanted dead for being the crown prince.

Sounds good? Here is the problem. The graphic is extremely lacking, since the game seems to be using 256 color palette rather than 16 or 32 bit colors. Also, the game tries to replicate Diablo II but it failed to replicate the one thing that makes people play Diablo II - playability.

Overall, I give it 1 star since I cannot even bear playing the game. I love Chinese based games, but this game is just too much.

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