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If you miss the straightforward action RPGs of the past, try the generous demo for Darkstone Restoration
The action RPG Darkstone is back with a remaster, Darkstone Restoration, available in early access with improved UI, controls, and graphics. A generous demo allows players to try out eight classes and three randomized quests. The game aims to recapture the straightforward, action-focused gameplay of older titles, offering a break from complex modern RPG mechanics.
Darkstone, a classic 1999 action RPG about eating apples and trying not to die of old age, is being remastered by its…
The 1999 action RPG Darkstone is receiving a remastered version titled Darkstone Restoration, developed by original creator Paul Cuisset. The remaster promises improved stability, compatibility, and quality-of-life features, with potential additions like modernized networking and a new Quest Editor. Darkstone Restoration will launch in early access on PC, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.
Baldur’s Gate and Diablo-Like DarkStone Is Relaunching as DarkStone Restoration
The 1999 action RPG Darkstone is relaunching on Steam as DarkStone Restoration, with original creator Paul Cuisset overseeing improvements to stability, compatibility, and controls. This reworked version will also feature an enhanced Quest Editor. The original game, released by Delphine Software and Microids, featured dungeon crawling, loot hunting, and cooperative play.
D7VK version 1.4 brings further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan
D7VK version 1.4 has been released, bringing further enhancements for Direct3D 5, 6, and 7 via Vulkan for use with Wine and Proton. This update introduces support for color key transparency, fixing graphical artifacts in numerous older games. It also improves compatibility with legacy DirectDraw, making titles like Plants vs Zombies and Re-Volt playable, and addresses various other rendering and stability issues.
