Dungeons and Dragons Fans Might Want to Check Out Black Geyser

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Fans of classic Dungeons & Dragons cRPGs like Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Neverwinter Nights are experiencing a modern renaissance. Games like the Pillars of Eternity series from Obsidian Entertainment, the Divinity: Original Sin games from Larian Studios, and even the licensed Dungeons & Dragons sequel Baldur's Gate 3 are continuing the legacy of the genre. Today, another retro cRPG joins the group, perhaps more authentic to the rest, named Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness.

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness is transparently inspired by BioWare's classic Dungeons & Dragons cRPGs and proud to say so. Core features include real-time tactical combat (with pause) with a high level of difficulty, rich lore filled with unique NPCs and memorable companions, and a fantasy world in which players will be able to explore thoroughly. Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness is available to pick up and play starting now on PC via Steam and GOG.

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Of course,Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness is not an official Dungeons & Dragons cRPG. It's only inspired by the games. That means that its setting is original. It also means that Black Geyser was able to get a bit creative in some areas, like classes. Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness features 13 different classes for players to choose from, including traditional fantasy roles like Fighter, Ranger, Cleric, and Druid. It also has some fun options, like Highlander, Swindler, Wintermage, and Shaman.

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness experiments with some unique features, too. For example, there's a Greed mechanic where players acting greedy with regard to rewards and looting will empower the god of greed Zornilsa, which in turn makes the game's