The Temple of Elemental Evil

The Temple of Elemental Evil is a remarkably faithful computer adaptation of classic Dungeons & Dragons, based on the famous Greyhawk adventure. It offers turn-based combat, character creation, extensive spell lists and a rules system that rewards players who actually understand what their characters can do. Battles can become wonderfully tactical affairs, with positioning, attacks of opportunity, status effects and spell selection all making a difference. Outside combat, exploration and dialogue provide plenty of opportunities to shape your party and the unfolding adventure. The setting is full of dungeons, cultists, monsters and enough suspiciously abandoned treasure to make any sensible person immediately suspicious. Its interface has a few rough edges, but the depth is impressive. The Temple of Elemental Evil is the sort of RPG where reading the rules is not homework; it is survival equipment.