u/WryMim

Hi everyone! I’m trying to find an old fantasy Action-RPG from the early 2000s (around 20 years old).

Here are the details:

• Origin: Likely developed by a Russian or CIS studio. It was popular in niche circles.
• Perspective: Top-down view (not turn-based?, real-time combat?).
• Graphics: Quite colorful/vibrant, not dark or gritty.
• Gameplay: You play as a single hero. It features swords, bows, and crossbows.
• Key feature: The loot system and balance were "broken."
• Series: I believe there were 2 parts, but the franchise was abandoned after that.
• Difficulty: Some say it had a "one life"?? or permadeath-style mode.

It is NOT:

• Evil Islands
• Dawn of Magic / Blood Magic
• Konung
• Spells of Gold
• Zlatogorye
• Hard to be a God
• Heroes of Annihilated Empires

Does this ring a bell for anyone? Any help would be appreciated!