A foundational D&D-based action RPG with varied dungeons, satisfying loot and excellent local co-op. Accessible mechanics without sacrificing depth. An underrated PS2 genre classic, particularly fun in two-player co-op.
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Category
Action RPG4 players12+
Co-op
Description
A 2004 isometric action-RPG from Snowblind Studios, evolved from Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance and transplanted into the EverQuest universe. Built for couch co-op up to four players, it strings together randomized dungeons and generous loot in the spirit of a console Diablo.
Champions of Norrath review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Exploring the world of EverQuest, pad in hand, unfolds a hack-and-slash where loot, levelling and co-op feed dozens of hours. Replaying on higher difficulty, fine-tuning your classes and farming the perfect gear extends the fun endlessly. That generosity of progression earns the title a stubborn reputation as an addictive action-RPG.
Is Champions of Norrath still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG from Snowblind Studios, Champions of Norrath transposes the EverQuest universe into an isometric hack and slash playable for up to four in co-op on a single screen. The deep character creation, the abundant loot and the snappy Diablo style action make it an excellent vent among friends, long appreciated on the console. The repetition of the dungeons and a classic story temper the whole. An excellent game for fans of cooperative hack and slash and loot questing to share on PS2.
