Arx Fatalis is a first-person role-playing adventure set in the world of Exost. Due to a mystical meteorite that fell on the planet, the Sun began to gradually die. All races have united among themselves to build an underground shelter with biospheres and tunnels. In the bowels of the planet, they found many other inhabitants who were not at all happy with the new guests. Some time after the full settlement, between people, goblins, trolls and other races, secret murders, conspiracies and other untoward events began to occur. In the bowels of the earth, the king of Chaos awakened, causing many monsters and demons from the Lower World. Now the main character has to fight them, learn magic and new skills, acquire the best weapons and destroy the main boss in order to restore the truce on the planet again.
The world of Exost is inhabited by 5 races. Goblins are cowardly and cruel, they do not agree to peace between other residents. Trolls are very similar to goblins, but differ in size and slowness. Ratmen are quite dexterous in battle, have good fighting techniques and live on the seventh tier. Dwarves excel at blacksmithing and forge most of the legendary weapons. Snake women are skilled sorceresses, they are considered the most mysterious race in the world. In Arx Fatalis. Gold Edition, you can freely explore the surrounding locations, fight with opponents and get useful items for this, in the form of swords, spears, armor and experience. By increasing the level, the protagonist can upgrade new spells and abilities. These skills will always help in the next battles.
Secondary characters are able to give tasks and instructions to the player, and generously reward them for successfully completing quests. Merchants usually sell good items, potions and mods. The game has good graphics and an interesting plot. A huge selection of ranged and melee weapons, as well as a huge talent tree. You will fight giant rats, spiders, zombies, demons, liches, creatures and other creatures that you meet in the caves. The main character is subject to one of several schools of magic. Create a Fireball, use Invisibility, or afflict an enemy with Paralysis. To use spells, you need to perform successive mouse movements. For each ability there is a unique combination.