Summoning, The

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GAME DESIGNER:Thomas J. Holmes & Christopher Straka
GAME DEVELOPER:Event Horizon
GAME PUBLISHER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Copyright 1992, Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)

The Summoningis one of Event Horizon’s best games and among the most neglected RPGs ever. Excellent VGA graphics in 3D isometric view (similar to the later Ultimas), great spellcasting system, devious puzzles & traps (although most are of the “find-a-key-to-unlock-this-door” and “step-on-the-right-pressure-plate” variety). This is *not* for hardcore RPGers, as it uses only the most basic statistics, and has a strong action-oriented combat. Still, it’s one of the best RPGs that deserve to be on every RPGer’s shelf.