Champions: Return to Arms

Champions: Return to Arms (2005)

by Snowblind Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment of America
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes:Action, Fantasy
Game modes:Single player, Co-operative, Multiplayer
Story:An action fantasy RPG that is the sequel to the 2004 Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest, and with the same style of dungeon crawling and hack 'n' slash, Champions: Return to Arms differs from its predecessor by offering the player the ability to fight for either 'good' or 'evil'. With a variety of races and classes to create a character from, the player travels across different acts and different lands combating all sorts of enemies.Show more
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user avatar@MacHolmesuser avatar@MacHolmes
January 29, 2025
This is one of my favorite PS2 era games, and it sparked my joy for the ARPG genre. I have so many fond memories of playing it during the summers of my childhood.
user avatar@Xordrussuser avatar@Xordruss
January 29, 2025
the adding of the berserk and the shaman have made that game even better that the frist one . champion return to arm and champion of norrath are in my top 10 game ever play .
I played this one before playing Champions of Norrath, confused at first at the mention of events and characters I had never even heard about before I still managed to finish this one despite my frustration with its many enemies that hit like a truck and seem to be positioned in places really far away from any checkpoints/save points. At one point I even decided to restart the game using a brand new class and focusing on leveling up another attributes. It was still difficult, but with that decision I ended up reaching and going beyond the part where I had stopped playing before until completing the game at least 3 times. I've been replaying both this game and its prequel on a PS2 emulator as of recently and even then I would like to own a copy if it ever gets brought to GOG.
user avatar@niro999user avatar@niro999
January 30, 2025
A purposefully limited ARPG that hits all the right notes of dungeon crawling while being endlessly repeatedable. I've personally enjoyed this game enough to mod and edit hex code for the items as well as recreate 3D character models. A classic in the same vein as the Dark Alliance games. With those getting recent PC ports, and having used the same engine, this game would make an excellent addition to PC.
user avatar@lorrampiuser avatar@lorrampi
January 30, 2025
A memorable PS2 game. It's very cool that at the start of the game the player is given the option of whether they want to choose the path of good or evil. It has a character creator, multiplayer mode, lots of items and equipment and customization options. I'd like to see this game on GOG, as I'd like to be able to play it without having to rely on the console or an emulator. I'd like to see several of its bugs fixed, as some of them can compromise progression in the game. And on this store, I know that could be possible.
user avatar@KimiRyouser avatar@KimiRyo
February 01, 2025
Like the first one, Champions of Norrath, these are some of my favorite fantasy games that I'd love to see remastered or remade. But I would take both of them in any form. As these are games I go back to again and again and I would love to have version where I don't have to worry about the disc eventually becoming unplayable.
I Love GOG and your work, help me and community to save this game. Please only together we can make changes in this Geek World we are Making together, thank you GOG, i love you.
user avatar@Duckduck90user avatar@Duckduck90
February 02, 2025
Underrated in my opinion. Something about after defeating an enemy and it drop boots, a weapon or armor and you have no idea what it might be. Could it be a new piece of equipment that beats your current one? You never know. It just seems like there is a never ending supply of different items in this game and the surprise of what you might get is exciting.
user avatar@Mayhzonuser avatar@Mayhzon
February 04, 2025
Follow up to Champions of Norrath and previous to last game developed by Snowblind Studios before the studio got lost in a ravine forever. It's gameplay is much improved and it has a ton of additional gameplay and challenges. All the old classes make a return with extended skilltrees and two new classes are also added.
user avatar@Elainianuser avatar@Elainian
February 09, 2025
One of my favorite games growing up. Got me to start playing games in the ARPG genres. I'd love to play this as an adult to see how it has held up to time, and to of course, future proof a classic.
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