Archangel (2002 video game)
A 2002 action RPG spanning three epochs and worlds.
Archangel is a 2002 action role-playing video game developed by Metropolis Software and published by JoWooD Productions for the PC (Microsoft Windows). The game takes place in three different places at three different epochs, blending horror, science fiction, and adventure genres. The player controls Michael Travinsky, believed to be 'the chosen one,' who is sent on a holy mission armed with a magic sword to stop the forces of evil across three worlds.
- Developer
- Metropolis Software
- Publisher
- JoWooD Productions
- Platform
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Release year
- 2002
- Genre
- Action role-playing
- Perspective
- Third-person with optional first-person
- Reception
- Generally unfavorable reviews (Metacritic)
Lore & Background
Archangel was in development since November 2000 with a team of about 15 people. The game is controlled from a third-person perspective, with the option to switch to first-person. It features experience points called 'essence points,' earned by completing quests and killing enemies, which can be used to activate, purchase, or upgrade skills.
Reader's Guide
The player's main weapon is the Sword of Light, which can be used as long as the spirit energy bar remains filled. Attacking with the sword drains the bar, which slowly regenerates outside of combat; skills can speed up this regeneration. The game received generally unfavorable reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic, indicating mixed to negative critical reception. Its significance lies in its attempt to merge multiple genres and time periods within a single narrative, though it did not achieve widespread acclaim.
Did You Know?
- The game was in development since November 2000 with about 15 people working on it.
- The player's main weapon, the Sword of Light, drains a spirit energy bar when used, which slowly regenerates outside combat.
- Essence points are earned by completing quests and killing enemies, and can be used to purchase or upgrade skills.
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