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is a speedy action-oriented RPG. The players can create their playable character choosing between a male or female warrior and mage characters from the Norse, Greek, Egyptian and Aztec mythologies and take part in four different campaigns that can be played solo or with up to six players.
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still manages to mostly pull it off by sticking to the featuring an extreme difficulty even on the easiest "mortal" game setting, resulting in players respawning at the beginning of levels and areas multiple times before they actually conquer their enemies in battle.
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