Eschalon: Book I

November 19, 2007 Basilisk Games
Role-playing (RPG) Indie
Linux PC Mac
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Classic turn-based role-playing game, played with one customizable character. The player travels between towns, does quests and explores dungeons.
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Release Date November 19, 2007
Developer Basilisk Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Fantasy, Historical, Stealth
Eschalon: Book I

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