Fit check
Is Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Classic RPG fans who want a medieval fantasy setting
- Players interested in computer RPGs based on pen-and-paper rules
- Role-playing enthusiasts who want many spells, skills, items, and weapons
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a simple RPG with few character rules may find the spell and skill systems demanding
- Players looking for a narrowly focused equipment system may not want more than 350 types of items and weapons
- Players seeking a modern setting rather than medieval fantasy may prefer another RPG
Our take on Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic
The game places a German pen-and-paper role-playing ruleset at the center of a computer RPG, rather than presenting only a straightforward fantasy adventure. Its medieval setting and large catalog of spells, skills, items, and weapons reinforce that rules-driven structure.
What is Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic?
Star Trail is a 1994 role-playing game and the second part of the Realms of Arkania trilogy.
Its story asks players to bring elves and dwarves together in a war against invading orcs. The game includes more than 70 spells, 50 skills, and over 350 types of items and weapons. An autodiary records the adventure, while an automap supports fast travel. Star Trail is based on a German pen-and-paper role-playing game and presents a medieval fantasy setting. The trilogy continues with Shadows of Riva and follows Blade of Destiny. Its rules-based approach, broad selection of spells and skills, and extensive equipment list place character systems at the center of the game.
How Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic plays
- 01Spell selection
- The game includes more than 70 spells.
- 02Skill system
- Players can use 50 skills during the adventure.
- 03Items and weapons
- The game contains over 350 types of items and weapons.
- 04Adventure records
- An autodiary records events during the journey.
- 05Automap travel
- An automap allows fast travel through the game world.
Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic compared to similar games
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition emphasizes an unconventional story, characters, and exploration of a strange city, while Star Trail presents a medieval fantasy conflict with more than 70 spells, 50 skills, and over 350 types of items and weapons. Back to the Dawn uses an RPG structure built around prison survival, investigation, and escape. Tales of Symphonia centers on the fate of two interlocked worlds and a Chosen One, whereas Star Trail centers on bringing elves and dwarves together against orc invaders.
Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic: platforms & release
Is Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic worth it?
It is worth it if: classic RPG fans who want a medieval fantasy setting. Skip it if: players seeking a simple RPG with few character rules may find the spell and skill systems demanding.
Where can I download Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic?
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What platforms is Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
