An underrated, competent old-school RPG, The River of Time is an interesting choice for genre fans as long as they don't expect the kind of slick narrative, vivid characters and deep choice & consequence seen in modern series like Dragon Age or the Witcher.
Pleasant graphics, a strong character system, solid combat and a conventional but decent Tolkienesque setting provide enough interest to play it through. There is also an attempt to give NPCs a sharper characterization compared to the first game. Overall, The River of Time reminds me a bit of the first Baldur's Gate in terms of mechanics and general feel and, although it doesn't reach the heights of Black Isle's masterpiece, it's still a satisfying effort.
7/10
Pleasant graphics, a strong character system, solid combat and a conventional but decent Tolkienesque setting provide enough interest to play it through. There is also an attempt to give NPCs a sharper characterization compared to the first game. Overall, The River of Time reminds me a bit of the first Baldur's Gate in terms of mechanics and general feel and, although it doesn't reach the heights of Black Isle's masterpiece, it's still a satisfying effort.
7/10