Monday December 21st, 1998
Altered Worlds has posted what is easily the most comprehensive review of RtK yet. You want quotes? You got 'em:
After wandering around a bit more, it's back to the palace...to be pointed to the next page in the story. This is something that will really depend on personal taste, but you can't help feeling that the whole game is just a matter of getting from A to B. Sure you can take a side trip to C along the way, but sooner or later, you will end up at B. The story is well written...and it's definitely an engrossing ride...but you can't help the feeling that you are never really in control. A chapter will always present you the same problems, and you have to progress through those problems to arrive at a specific end before you can continue on. As I say, this is a matter of preference, but I (and a lot of other rpg'ers) prefer something a little more open ended. The fact that you are stuck with premade characters doesn't help with the feeling you are more of a spectator than a participant in the over scheme of things...
And Bowmeister's conclusion:
Overall, Return to Krondor is a winner, and a worthy successor to Betrayal at Krondor. Anyone who likes adventure games will love RtK. Avid RPG'ers are a tougher call - I thoroughly enjoyed the game, but it is lacking in the depth and freedom in many CRPG's. If you are a fan of the genre, or Feist's work, definitely pick this one up. Just remember, it's a great ride, but it may be over sooner than you would like.
