Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest Hints VI (PS2)

Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest is a video game created by Snowblind Studios and published by Sony Online Entertainment. It was only developed for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony and published in 2005. The game is classed as an action title with a dark medieval theme that sought to introduce some light role playing game elements. It is played from a third person perspective.

The game is a direct sequel to Champions of Norrath and the action is set yet again in the EverQuest universe. There is an evil power, Innoruuk, that was destroyed and his pieces or shards were scattered amongst the Planes of Power. The quest that the player undertakes is to collect all the shards; then, he can decide whether he wants to be good and destroy them or go down the dark path and restore him. Most reviewers stated that the story of the game was rather weak, with forgettable characters and uninteresting levels.

The level up elements and the weapon selection in the game are well done and there are various enemies that require varied tactics to take down. The combat in the game might be its strong suit.

The game offers two more races than the original release and there is an option to import a character that you have completed the original game with.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Act 1: Defeating the head Goblin

When in the goblin cave, to defeat the head goblin, kill all goblins except for him. Run around him to get him to follow you. Then, go to the center part. Run away to the outer edge. If done correctly, he should get stuck. Shoot arrows at him until he is dead.

Act 1: Defeating the Giant Spider Boss

Use the following strategy to defeat the Giant Spider as well as many other enemies who only have a straight "charge" style attack (for example, the Pig-Bears that the Goblins unleash just outside the Goblin cave). If you are able to stun them, such as with a poison, fire, or disease attack that causes them to lurch with the after-effects, then this becomes much easier. Walk alongside the creature, and hold the Analog-stick so that you are moving toward the back of the creature, but also slightly away. Swinging your weapon will turn you slightly to face your enemy; do not worry about being unable to hit. If you do this, and keep walking at an angle and swinging, even an Erudite can kill one of these creatures without getting hit. If you done correctly, the creature will keep attacking where you had been during your last swing and it will turn to keep up. Thus, it will turn in circles trying to catch you while you are casually walking in a circle taking its health out. This will require a few attempts, and if you get tag-teamed, you must alter your tactics and possibly run away to come around the other side. However, it is always possible to take on even three of these creatures at once without getting hit, since they have no area attacks.

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