Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms Hints VII (PS2)

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

 

The game is a direct prequel of Lands of Everquest and the action is set in the EverQuest universe. There is an evil power, Innoruuk, which is planning to take over the entire world by gaining access to all the Planes of Power so as to ascend to ultimate power. The quest that the player undertakes is to confront this giant evil.

 

Although 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 varied enemies that require certain tactics in order to be taken down. We could say that the combat in the game might be its strong suit but the spell-based combat is also very well implemented.

 

Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms has spawned a successful sequel and the developers are suggesting that every player completes the game so that he can import his character in Realms of Everquest.

 

GAMEPLAY HINTS

 

Wear two earrings

 

Unlock the bonus levels for the Plane and Torment and Plane of Fire. To get the special ability, you must retrieve the Twisted Key from the Plane of Fire's bonus level then go to the Plane of Torment's bonus level. Behind the portal that teleports you to the neutral plane there’s another cell door that requires a cell key to open. Open the cell that requires the twisted key. You will talk to Sylea, who helped you in Champions of Norrath: Realms Of Everquest, and who was imprisoned in that cell precisely because of that. Now that she is saved she wants the Bloodvine. Go to the Pit of III Omen where Kerriel wants her Conch.

 

Ignore her and track onto Gnomes Island where you have to save all the gnomes at Babik's request. Babik was also in Champions Of Norrath: Realms of Everquest, where he brought you to the Vampire Castle. After saving the gnomes he will again take you to the Vampire Castle. After some searching of the grounds you will find the Bloodvine. Return to Sylea in the Plane of Torment's bonus level and give her the Bloodvine. You will get your reward of being pierced in the other ear, and then you will be able to wear two earrings.