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fantasy video game
Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon
By Westwood Studios, released 1 Jan 1991
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- NEC PC-9800 series
- Amiga 1200
- FM Towns
- role-playing video game
What it is
Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon is a role-playing game by Westwood Studios and a sequel to Eye of the Beholder. After the party’s quest in the sewers beneath Waterdeep, they recover with the city’s healers when a letter from Khelben Blackstaff sends them to investigate trouble in the north and west. Archaeologist Wently Kelso suspects the disturbances may connect to an evil uprising and an ancient artefact, though bandits could also be responsible.
The adventure spans a forest, temple, catacomb and three large towers. Its description points to monsters, people, clues and mysteries as the party investigates. The listed Steam features include single-player, downloadable content and Family Sharing. Platforms listed across the game include Linux, Windows, macOS, NEC PC-9800 series, Amiga 1200, FM Towns and DOS; the Steam platform listing is Windows. The Steam release date is Mar 29, 2022.
What players like, and what they don't
- Sequel to Eye of the Beholder
- Adventure includes forest, temple and catacomb
- Three large towers to explore
- Multiple platforms are listed
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
- No multiplayer feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player fantasy role-playing adventure centered on exploration, clues and mysteries. The listed platforms extend beyond Windows, though Steam lists Windows.
The Legend of Darkmoon sends a party from Waterdeep into a broader investigation across varied locations. Its focus is a fantasy role-playing quest with monsters, clues and mysteries.
