Introduction
MegaTraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients is a role-playing video game released in 1991, developed by Paragon Software Corporation. It is based on the MegaTraveller tabletop role-playing game and is a sequel to the original MegaTraveller game. The game is set in a richly detailed science fiction universe, where players embark on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the Ancients—a technologically advanced, long-extinct civilization.
Gameplay
In MegaTraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients, players assume control of a band of adventurers exploring the expansive Spinward Marches sector of space. The game’s open-ended nature allows players to freely explore different star systems, engage in both space and ground-based battles, and pursue various quests and side missions.
The game incorporates a detailed character creation system, permitting players to craft unique characters with distinct skills and attributes. Players manage their party, equip their characters with weapons and armor, and navigate through myriad challenges and encounters across different planets and space stations.
Features
- A vast, open-world environment with numerous star systems and planets to explore.
- Complex character development system with diverse skills and professions.
- An intriguing narrative centered around uncovering the secrets of the Ancients.
- Dynamic combat system featuring turn-based battles.
- Integration of both space and planetary exploration elements.
Legacy
While MegaTraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients did not achieve widespread popularity, it is remembered by fans of the genre for its ambitious attempt to bring the MegaTraveller universe to life in a digital format. The game is noted for its depth in gameplay and narrative structure, appealing to those who appreciate intricate science fiction worlds.
