
For example, the Elves used their magic to care for the earth, while the hateful Demons used theirs to dominate and destroy. Like any power (be it wealth, technology, or physical strength), magic was used by some for good and some for evil. History of the Shannara World Age of Faerie Īt the beginning of time, in what was known as the "Age of Faerie", the Earth was inhabited only by Faerie creatures most or all wielded magic.


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Ĭomputer Game Review described it as "a solid story from fantasymeister Brooks", and "an adventure game that will appeal to everyone's tastes and pocketbooks. In Computer Games Strategy Plus, Cindy Yans greatly disliked Shannara 's role-playing mechanics, and wrote that "you really want to avoid combat at all costs." However, she praised its puzzles, characters and story, and believed that "most Legend fans" would enjoy the game if they played it as a graphic adventure.

He opined that the story lacks the quality and depth of Brooks's novels, instead featuring a linear plot with a generic "villain's revenge" premise, while the gameplay falls short due to its bare bones combat system and its "clunky" overhead view when moving characters long distances. A reviewer for Next Generation criticized the game, saying it fails both as an entry in the Shannara saga and as an adventure game.
