Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

An Industrial Revolution in a World of Magick Picture a land of marvels where sorcery and technology maintain a fragile harmony, allowing an adventurer to wield a flintlock pistol just as readily as a flaming blade. It is a realm where grand industrial cities contain castle keeps and factories, serving as homes to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs, and Elves. A domain of ancient runes and steamworks, of magic and machines, of sorcery and science. Welcome to the territory of Arcanum. Character Design allows you to customize your avatar in any manner you desire. Whether you select magic or technology, the Arcanum environment reacts to your hero's evolution. A classless, point-based attribute system offers infinite creativity in directing your character's growth. 8 core statistics, including Strength and Charisma. More than a dozen derived stats, ranging from Poison Resistance to Movement Speed. 16 Primary skills, such as Gambling and Healing. 80 Spells spread across 16 Colleges of Magick. 56 technological degrees within 8 distinct disciplines. Extraordinary Adventure Features Discover a world as vast as it is enigmatic—spanning over 30 real-time hours to traverse the landscape of Arcanum. Encounter over 300 unique character and monster varieties throughout this expansive territory. Numerous methods exist to resolve the infinite quests, from combat to conversation to burglary. Engage a band of ogres in real-time, or strategize using turn-based combat—the choice is yours. Realistic day and night cycles influence gameplay, affecting everything from fighting to stealing skills. Automated character management enables action-focused players to jump straight into the quest. Construct your own worlds or participate in the included multiplayer scenario online in cooperative or competitive modes.