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Both games set in the World of Aden up to 70% off

Thuderscape and Entomorph: Plague of the Darkfall, two very different classic RPG titles sharing the original setting of the World of Aden, are available bundled on GOG.com with 70% discount. That's only $3.58 for both for the next 24 hours.

In 1995, that is 19 years ago, Strategic Simulations Inc. set out to create a whole new fantastic universe that would become a canvas, on which they would depict epic campaigns and heroic sagas. The legendary developer team decided to take the popular pulp-fantasy tropes, put them through a grinder, mix in some steampunk pizzazz for that special coppery aftertaste, and slap a catchy--and a tad pompous--name on their creation. Thus, the World of Aden came to existence. It never became as popular as some of the fantastic realms of eternal fame, and it only witnessed two heroic campaigns in the end, but it surely deserves its place in the role-play gaming hall of fame. Today, GOG.com invites you for a trip to this amazing forgotten land.

Thunderscape presents you with many time-proven RPG ideas that work together so well, that it's astounding that anyone would want to modify them. You get a party of six brave champions, a large gameworld to explore, lots of items to collect, stats to build, and enemies to slay. While roaming the world, the game progresses in real-time, switching to turn-based combat whenever you approach (or get ambushed by) an opponent. With everything that made dungeon crawlers so successful in the 1990 and some very distinctive steampunk-ish feel, this game is highly recommended to all cRPG fans looking for a challenge!

Entomorph: Plague of the Darkfall is a RPG-ish action-adventure game set in the world of Aden, introduced by Thunderscape. This isn't a sequel though, but a completely stand-alone tale presented by different means. This time we get a top-down view, a single character, and more puzzle and combat-oriented gameplay. With the ability to morph into insect-like beasts to take on your enemies, an intriguing story, and enough in-game content to keep you busy for 40 hours, this classic title deserves to become a part of your collection of PC oldies.

Grab them both for only $3.58, today! You can also get just [url=http://www.gog.com/game/thunderscape]Thuderscape[/url] or Entomorph: Plague of the Darkfall with 60% off discount, that is for $2.39 each. If you already own one of them on GOG.com, you can get the other with the higher discount rate, that's for only $1.79. The Classic Gem Promo offer lasts until Tuesday, January 21, at 10:59AM GMT.
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tburger: Own them both :-(

So - onward to another Microprose release ina few days! With a struck of luck we'll get Silent Service pack for 5.99 (but GOG, don't forget manuals this time :-P)
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JudasIscariot: (we never did forget the manual for Covert Action :P )
Ekhm...I just noticed that the only bonus added to Covert Action dissapeared. Is it a good sign?
Post edited January 20, 2014 by tburger
Already have both, but nice promo
one of the reviews mentions entomorph being like Zelda. How accurate is that? If it really is like Zelda , i'll probably buy it immidiately. Also is it an ongoing story or has it little in common with thunderscape?
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xxxIndyxxx: one of the reviews mentions entomorph being like Zelda. How accurate is that? If it really is like Zelda , i'll probably buy it immidiately. Also is it an ongoing story or has it little in common with thunderscape?
I haven't played Thunderscape yet. The story of Entomorph seemed self contained enough that there was no problem understanding it. I think they are both just based in the same world.

If I remember correctly you run around in a large mostly open world and can punch enemies (No sword play in this one.) and fire off spells for ranged attacks and other effects, it is Zelda like. (Not Zelda like in art style though, I hope you don't mind insects!)

There is a lot more talking and dialog choices then in the Zelda series. (The early Zelda games anyway.)

Entomorph is an interesting experience, worth the trip. (imo)
Post edited January 20, 2014 by SpellSword
Thanks GOG for the chance to play Thunderscape again.
Silent Service is coming? YEAH.
I'm an old man now....help me out here.
Is Thunderscape party based?
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tinyE: I'm an old man now....help me out here.
Is Thunderscape party based?
Yeah but you could have told that from the pictures too.
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tburger: Ekhm...I just noticed that the only bonus added to Covert Action dissapeared. Is it a good sign?
Then I'm not crazy, and there was a bonus there. What was it, some character pictures or something?
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SCPM: What was it, some character pictures or something?
GOGWiki is your friend. At least until someone updates it.
Never heard of these games. Maybe I'll check them out.
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tburger: Ekhm...I just noticed that the only bonus added to Covert Action dissapeared. Is it a good sign?
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SCPM: Then I'm not crazy, and there was a bonus there. What was it, some character pictures or something?
Dunno - I'm holding with the purchase until GOG adds manual.
Nice promo, two great games at a great discount!
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tinyE: I'm an old man now....help me out here.
Is Thunderscape party based?
Yes, you create 6 characters at the start, with 2 free slots to recruit characters in the world.
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tinyE: I'm an old man now....help me out here.
Is Thunderscape party based?
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lugum: Yeah but you could have told that from the pictures too.
Next time I want shit from you I'll just squeeze your head. :P
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Octavian: Never heard of these games. Maybe I'll check them out.
Haven't played Thunderscape, but Entomorph is a pretty interesting ARPG, with a story that is not at all like your regular Tolkien-inspired theme. The mechanics are fun enough, but I stayed for the weird, often gross nature of the setting!