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Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession

DOS - 1994
Also available on: FM Towns

Sir Launcelot du Lake sums it all up nicely in his review: Strahd's Possession is a mixed bag; the good storyline, soundtrack and full speech throughout makes it worth experiencing.

Some aspects of the interface and the time wasting puzzles are quire irritating. AD&D players, already used to the insidious puzzles from previous installments, should be able to overlook it and enjoy the game. Hopefully DreamForge will take note of the shortcomings when they use the same engine to write their next game - AD&D Forgotten Realms: Menzoberranzan.

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

Ravenloft 17 Oct. 2014

Yes, the level draining is annoying and can't be undone. Negative plane protection on the first two characters does help somewhat. Just check after killing a vampire or a wraith whether the protection is still up and if not, renew it.

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Eirinjas 31 Aug. 2013

The only problem I had with this game (CD version) is a gameplay issue - there are no restoration spells, scrolls or potions in the game. So if you get level-drained by an undead (and you will, this game is loaded with them!) you have to either restore an older save or play until you level up. Otherwise, an awesome, atmospheric game that, although shallow plotwise, plays to the strengths of the campaign setting and the otherwise excellent gameplay.

0
Ravenloft 06 Oct. 2012

That game is buggy as hell and the disk version is unplayable because of that.

Try to get the CD version from the AD&D Masterpiece Collection. That one is properly patched and almost bug free.

1
Dhrekkin 24 Sep. 2012

Game plays fine until I get to the cavern under the Ivlis. As soon as the first skeleton makes it's way onto the screen, it freezes saying "trying to load file 93/3" or some other number based on where in the cavern I saw the thing. Every time, every circumstance, as soon as a skele pops up, the game freezes. What gives?

3

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Extras

Manual Manual 1
Extra file
DOS 5 MB English English
Patch Patch 2
Patch 1.1
DOS 485 KB English English
Patch 1.2
DOS 338 KB English English
Misc Misc 1
Cluebook
DOS 3 MB English English

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