Summoner

Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill.

• Traverse a beautiful, completely original world spanning two continents

• Fully 3D characters and environments add to a unique Role-Playing game experience

• Encounter hundreds of characters and battle in realtime with a 5-person party

• Summon red minotaurs, black imps, golems, and other powerful allies

• Cast spectacular spells. Wield an arsenal of weapons. Clad yourself in the armour of a warrior

• Multiplayer adventures for up to 4 players

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Back of the box

**"Summoner is an absolute must-have game for PlayStation 2."

• IGN.com**

Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill.

• Traverse a beautiful, completely original world spanning two continents

• Encounter hundreds of characters and battle in realtime with a 5-person party

• Summon red minotaurs, black imps, golems, and other powerful allies

• Cast spectacular spells. Wield an arsenal of weapons. Clad yourself in the armor of a warrior

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash. As one of the last remaining Summoners, Joseph has yet to embrace or control his power. To save their kingdom from annihilation, Joseph and his reluctant party must journey to the lost empire of Ikaemos, the island monastery of Iona, and the forest labyrinth of Liangshan. Their quest for the Summoner's rings is the only hopeful solution for salvation. Depth and involvement of gameplay evokes film-like escapism

Action-oriented gameplay removes any intimidation, which can sometimes be associated with RPGs, and guarantees a pick-up-and-play feel

A unique RPG with original characters, storyline, and environments

A beautiful, full 3D interactive world with a cast of over 120 characters

Players control up to 5 characters in their party, viewable on screen at all times

Up to 16 different creatures to summon and control in combat, such as minotaurs, golems, dragons, and original fantastical creatures

An arsenal of jaw-dropping spells and unique weapons to acquire and experiment with

Deep, well-thought storyline communicated through cinematics using the game engine to keep players immersed in the world

A fulfilling, enthralling experience with 50+ hours of gameplay

Gameplay is a combination of party-based adventuring and combat

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THQ UK website - Windows

Joseph wurde mit dem Zeichen der Summoner geboren. Er besitzt eine Macht, die größer ist als die der Kaiser und Götter. Als Kind hat er einen Dämonen beschworen, um sein Dorf zu retten. Entsetzt musste er jedoch mit ansehen, wie dieser das Dorf zerstörte. Neun Jahre später fallen die Armeen von Orenia ein, und Joseph muss sich einer Prohezeihung stellen, die ihn zum Retter bestimmt.

• Durchquere eine wunderschöne, völlig neue Welt, die sich über zwei Kontinente erstreckt
• Vollständige 3D-Charaktere und -Umgebungen machen das einzigartige Rollenspielerlebnis perfekt
• Begegne Hunderten von Charakteren und kämpfe in Echtzeit mit deiner 5-köpfigen Gruppe
• Beschwöre rote Minotauren, schwarze Imps, Golems und andere mächtige Verbündete
• Benutze spektakuläre Zaubersprüche. Kämpfe mit einem ganzen Arsenal von Waffen. Wappne dich mit der Rüstung eines Kriegers

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Back of Case - Windows (Germany)

Né avec la marque de l'Invocateur, Joseph possède un pouvoir qui dépasse celui des empereurs et des dieux. Enfant, il a invoqué un démon pour sauver son village, mais il n'a pu le contrôler et il a dû assister avec horreur à la mort de tous ceux qu'il aimait. Neuf années plus tard, pour bloquer l'armée d'invasion de l'empire d'Orénia, Joseph devra répondre à l'appel de la prophétie qui a présidé à sa naissance.

• Traversez des territoires immenses et magnifiques, découvrez les deux continents de ce monde original.
• Rencontrez des centaines de personnages et plongez au cœur des combats en temps réel avec votre groupe de cinq aventuriers.
• Invoquez des minotaures, des démons, des golems et d'autres créatures aux pouvoirs immenses.
• Lancez des sorts spectaculaires, maniez tout un arsenal d'armes et portez l'armure du plus puissant des guerriers.

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Back of Box - Windows (France)

Reviews

“Summoner is a game of hidden depth; a game with an interesting combat system; an intriguing story.”

7.6/10 – GameSpot

“More than any other single factor, the story and scripting are what make Summoner stand apart.”

8.8/10 – Daily Radar

“It offers a lot of character interaction and an interesting storyline that will keep you guessing.”

8.2/10 – Game Spy

About This Game

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.

The Story:

Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill.

Key Features:

• Traverse a beautiful, completely original world spanning two continents.
• Up to 16 different creatures to summon and control in combat, such as minotaurs, golems, dragons, and original fantastical creatures.
• Cast spectacular spells. Wield an arsenal of weapons. Clad yourself in the armour of a warrior.

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store.steampowered.com (English)