Eye of the Beholder (2002 video game)
A handheld adaptation of the classic dungeon crawler.
Dungeons & Dragons - Eye of the Beholder is a 2002 Game Boy Advance game developed by Pronto Games and published by Infogrames. It adapts the 1991 computer game of the same name, though it is not a direct port.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Pronto Games
- Publisher
- Infogrames
- Designer
- Randy Angle
- Composer
- Andrew Edlen
- Series
- Eye of the Beholder
- Released
- November 8, 2002 (NA)
- Genre
- Role-playing
- Modes
- Single-player
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The game was showcased at the 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
- The plot involves the city of Waterdeep suffering nightly raids by Undermountain factions led by Xanathar's Guild.
Gameplay
The game uses a stripped-down version of 3rd edition D&D rules, offering four basic character classes and several traits, feats, and skills. Navigation is first-person, with limited spell use and skill-based problem solving. Combat switches to an isometric view for turn-based battles. Players can recruit up to two additional characters, gather information, and buy or sell items through a menu-driven inventory system.
Reception
The game received moderately negative reviews. NGC Magazine gave it a 41% rating, criticizing its slow pace, bad interface, and confusing menus, though it noted variety in spells and character customization. GameSpy described it as a curiosity for older gamers and an annoying Western-style RPG for younger Nintendo fans unfamiliar with Gold Box games.
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