In fact, half the fun is discovering which death-dealer best suits your style do you enjoy clothes-lining a crew of skeletal warriors with a Castlevania-like chain-whip, or would you prefer to take them on one by one with a broadsword that stands as tall as your ass-kicking avatar? The decisions don't stop there as you'll also be armed with ranged weapons such as crossbows and arm-cannons that, if carrying the appropriate attack power, can potentially knock a giant tree golem on its splintered ass. In addition, all character classes, from the agile elf hottie to the armored-from-head-to-toe knight (and even the prissy half-vampire pretty boy), have access to more weapons-ranged and close combat-than you'll know what to do with. So, does Circle of Doom fill our blood-thirsty bellies with the carnage and chaos we've come to expect from a fantasy-themed hack fest? Well, if a brimming body count made possible by a daunting selection of melee and ranged weapons is any indication, then the answer is "yes." Regardless of which brave warrior you let loose in this unforgiving world, you'll be faced with endless armies of unearthly grunts looking to foil your quest. Of course, with any action-RPG, we generally expect our thumbs to be sorer than our brains by the time the end credits roll we're in this for the swarms of enemies falling under our blades, not the promise of thought-provoking drama. Seriously, if you're looking for narrative depth or engaging character development you'd better pick up a novel because you wont find it here. We'd love to offer more narrative details, but there really aren't any Circle of Doom's story is near non-existent aside from the most basic tale of good versus evil.
After selecting one of six warriors, players will embark on a sword-swinging, spell-casting, blood-soaked journey through six lengthy dungeons to uncover the mysteries behind an epic battle between the Lord of Light and the Lord of Dark.
If you are, however, only looking to litter a fantasy landscape with the limbs of countless underworld beasties, then come right in, your prey is waiting. We must stress that you'll find absolutely none of the RTS elements of The Crusaders or Heroes in Circle of Doom this is a full-on button-mashing action-RPG affair, so please, if you're a fan of the previous entries, leave your troop management skills at the dungeon door.