Channel 3: Champions of Norrath (Part 1)

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Channel 3 returns! This time we’re starting up some Champions of Norrath on the ol’ PlayStation 2. I think I’m going to make a small series of this before publishing, keep expanding on my thoughts etc.

Enjoy the crazy camera angles and relaxing gameplay!

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What a fun video dude, also I am absolutely green with envy over that beautiful CRT.
related to CoN, have you ever played Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance 2? very similar game with some memorable quests/areas.

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I haven’t played 2 yet, but I love the first one a ton! Same studio/engine!

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That engine is black magic for what it was able to do on the PS2 as well, water and fire effects look great.

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And it’s crazy that it’s just an upgraded version they used in LotR: War in the North!!!

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Not watched the whole video yet, so I hope this topic not discussed into detail in the video:
Epos talks a lot (in the Dual Comm + Party Chat podcasts) about liking diablo/diablolike games, but which one is the best introduction to the genre? I never played a Diablo (like) game before but it seems like a genre I could enjoy. I was thinking about Diablo itself, but Diablo 2 seems a bit too hardcore while Diablo 4 is riddled with bs live service stuff…

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HMMMMMM THAT IS A VERY GOOD QUESTION.

Might seem like odd answers, but I’d say if you want it to be “Real Diablo” to get a taste, go for 3!

For the -lights:

  • Darksider Genesis
  • maybe the SACRED games, they just got a (meh) remaster
  • Baldur’s Gate Dark Alliance 1&2 (originally on PS2, then Xbox, but now recently ported to PC on Steam!)
  • The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (no longer available on Steam, would have to pirate or deal with the PS3/Xbox 360 version) (same engine as BGDA/CoN, but much upgraded!)
  • Marvel Heroes Omega (playable again thanks to * community servers)
  • IF willing to go retro:
    • Champions of Norrath on PS2 (same engine as BGDA)
    • The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King on Gameboy Advance
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Wishlisted Darksiders: Genesis and the Dark Alliance games. They all seem to be verified on Steam Deck so that’s a big plus for me.

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I’ll have to keep an eye out for Warin the North. Goes for about £20 on PS3 here.

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