[RPG]: Scourge of Worlds, reviewed by Jeb Boyt (2/3)

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9495.phtml

Jeb Boyt's Summary:

An interactive DVD D&D is a promising idea. <b>Scourge of Worlds</b> unfortunately doesn't live up to the promise.

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Post originally by cnath at 2003-07-11 07:48:24
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Thanks for the review, I wasn't all that impressed with the demo and was wondering if the full version would be worth it.

Post originally by REG at 2003-07-11 10:20:14
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Heck, between this one and <i>Dungeons & Dragons: The Movie,</i> I still choose <i>Scourge of Worlds.</i>

Mind you, I'm not expecting this to win an Oscar statue, but this is the first step. I just hope there will be more of these, but I do agree with you: there are rooms for improvement.

Post originally by MetalMan at 2003-07-11 11:37:18
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I thought that it was okay as well. Admittedly, I used one of my Netflix rentals to get it instead of buying it. If I had paid $25 for it I would have been a bit put out.

The one thing that the review didn't mention is the extremely good voice acting in it. I was suprised. The animation could use some work but I wasn't expecting the Animatrix either when I popped the disc in.

It's an enjoyable waste of an hour or so but the limited replay value makes it a dubious choice for purchase.

Post originally by Jeb at 2003-07-11 16:04:29
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Hey, I enjoyed parts of it, but I would have enjoyed it more if it hadn't ended so soon.

I also might be better able to appreciate the voice acting if I wasn't wincing so at the facial animation.

Jeb

Post originally by Rick at 2003-07-12 07:22:58
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I want to agree that the voice acting was excellent. Its a very under-appreciated element of animated movies, I think, and 'Scourge' should be commended for doing well here. Even when the animation would be a little disappointing, the work of the voice actors kept me interested in the story.

I think 'Scourge' is a worthwhile addition to the D&D franchise. In a lot of ways it was what the D&D Movie should have been but wasn't.

Post originally by REX at 2003-09-25 03:45:53
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I cannot figure out the fourth ending!!!!!! It is maddening!!!! Has ANYONE found ALL FOUR "Endings"? PLEEZE!!!! E-mail me or post. All praises for yer help!!!