The Temple of Elemental Evil has made a comeback in a revamped version available on Steam, courtesy of Sneg. This new release aims to enhance the original game, which was developed by Troika and published by Atari in 2003.
Enhancements and Improvements
The updated version incorporates over 1,000 fixes and improvements, according to industry sources. Key enhancements include better stability and AI, a smoother performance, a refined user interface, and numerous quality-of-life upgrades. These changes stem from modifications by Circle of Eight and Temple+, which built upon the foundational work of the original game.
Legacy and Market Impact
Originally celebrated for its faithful adaptation of tabletop D&D's turn-based combat and D&D 3.5 rules, the initial release suffered from bugs and poor sales. As one of the last CRPGs of its era, its return offers nostalgia and improvements tailored for modern gameplay. The game's setting in Greyhawk remains an essential part of its identity.
With this new release, retro and D&D enthusiasts have a chance to explore a classic dungeon-crawling experience with significant updates that promise to resolve past issues.
