Fate (computer game)
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Fate (or FATE) is a 2005 single player Action-RPG computer game produced by WildTangent. It was runner-up for "Role Playing Game of 2005" in PC Gamer magazine'.
Description
The game takes place in the town of Grove, where the "Dungeon Gate" leads would-be adventurers to multiple levels of fame, fortune, and death. The player assumes the role of one of these adventurers, and is assigned a randomized quest at the beginning of the game that will take them deep into the dungeon.Fate contains many elements of Roguelike games. In particular, it has been compared to Diablo and Diablo II, and bears many similarities to the earlier games. The gameplay is viewed via a top-down interface. The dungeon and treasures found within are randomized, as are the monsters. Certain items contain sockets, into which the player can put special gems in order to customize the item.
The player is accompanied by a pet which can initially be chosen as a dog or cat. This pet fights on behalf of the player, and can also carry items. It can be sent back to town in order to sell unwanted findings. The player can transform the pet into various forms by feeding it fish (which can be caught in various bodies of water or purchased from vendors).
Unlike the Diablo games, Fate is rendered fully in 3D, allowing the player to zoom in and out of the action as necessary. Another difference is that Fate offers no multiplayer elements.
If the player completes the main quest they received at the beginning of the game, they are given the option to retire the current character, and start play over again with a descendant of the first character. The descendant gets various perks and bonuses, including one item that is handed down from its ancestor. If a player chooses not to retire, they can advance their characters and go as deep into the dungeon as they like.
Along the way, there are several randomized side-quests that the player can obtain from the various townspeople of Grove. These side-quests earn the player fame, which in turn can be used to advance in various skills. There are no set character classes. Instead, the player chooses which skills to focus on and develops a custom character.
Monsters
Myconid- a vicious mushroom-type creature who roams the Dungen. The king of them is Fungi.Goblin- A Green, and Buff monster who is fearsome, and powerful.
Forest Imp- A small green creature witha red head who roams around the dungen with mostly Pitchforks, Sabres, or Shortswords.
Night Crawler- a green caterpillar who also roams the dungeon.
Gels- There are Ruby Gels, Noxious Gels, and Emerald gels. Only the Noxious Gel can poison You. Buy antidote for it.
Skeletons- These corpes are the least dangerous monster in the dungeon. You can also use them for spells.
Mottled Lurker- Giant Spider-type creatures.
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