A very ambitious Western EA RPG with free exploration and real-time combat. Technically dated, deep, worth a try for old-school PC RPG fans.
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Mage Natas attempts to conquer the world of Eroth in this Electronic Arts Mega Drive RPG. Published by Electronic Arts, released in Europe in October 1991. Isometric fantasy RPG with exploration of planet Eroth, collection of five magic rings and boss combat.
An ambitious isometric RPG from Electronic Arts, Rings of Power stood out for its sprawling planet Eroth and its notorious startup screen where the team appears nude, an anecdote that fuels its reputation today. Released in 1991 across Europe, it stays affordable loose but is comparatively scarce complete in box. Its value rests on historical curiosity as much as the scarcity of complete western 16-bit RPGs.
Is Rings of Power still worth playing in 2026?
An ambitious RPG from Naughty Dog for Electronic Arts, Rings of Power unfolds a vast isometric world where the mage Natas faces the forces of evil of Eroth, between sprawling exploration, item management and combat. The scope of the game and its freedom impress, but an obscure interface, obtuse mechanics and a lack of guidance make the approach arduous and sometimes off putting. Its richness rewards perseverance. For a fan of demanding old school RPGs or someone curious about Naughty Dog's early works, the title keeps a singular ambition and depth.
