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role-playing video game
Geneforge 4: Rebellion
By Spiderweb Software, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Geneforge 4: Rebellion is the fourth chapter of Spiderweb Software’s Geneforge Saga, a fantasy role-playing adventure set in the world of the Shapers. Players explore a large world, choose a side and create an army of monsters. The game offers more than 80 areas and several factions, each with its own beliefs, cities and quests. Players can aid the rebels or oppose them, and handle enemies through combat, stealth or diplomacy. Decisions affect the world and can lead to dozens of different endings. The Steam listing classifies it as strategy, RPG and indie, and includes single-player and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows on Steam, while the broader platform information also includes macOS. The game dates to 2006, and its Steam release is listed as November 1, 2006.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 80 areas to explore
- Several factions with distinct quests and cities
- Combat, stealth and diplomacy approaches
- Choices lead to many endings
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
Who it suits
It suits players who want a fantasy RPG with faction choices, monster creation and multiple ways to approach opponents. Those who value consequential decisions and varied endings may also be interested.
Geneforge 4: Rebellion emphasizes faction alignment, monster creation and choices that affect the world. Its extensive area count and multiple approaches give the role-playing adventure several paths through its conflict.
