                        Legend of the Red Dragon

        The Legend of the Red Dragon online game is one of the best I've
ever seen.  From the very first ansi screen you can tell that it is
worth playing.  After creating a character, and there are many to choose
from, you enter the town and begin interacting with your environment.
The best thing about this particular game is that you feel as if you are
actually in the environment.
        While in the town you have such options as putting money in the 
bank, getting a room at the Inn, which ends your game for the day, buying
or selling armor, buying or selling, weapons, neither of which come cheap,
or venturing into the forest in search of fights and gold.  Encounters in 
the forest range from meeting an old woman who will heal you for a gem to
meeting up with a mad man who would like nothing better than to rip your
heart out and eat it.  
        After gaining enough experience you may go back to the town and 
receive training in your area of expertise.  You have an opportunity to
defeat your teacher in that field.  If you accomplish this your level
increases and you get more hit points.
        The outstanding features of the game include the interaction and 
ability to slaughter other players that are on-line, the interaction 
between you, the player, and the gaming environment, and the unequalled
feeling of ripping an opponent's head off in battle.
        Some drawbacks to the game are the cost of weapons and armor are
outrageous for some items, and the lack of more scenerios.  By this I 
mean there should be different towns with different names instead of 
having to return to the same town all the time.  I feel this would make
the game a little broader and more enjoyable.
        Overall, Legend of the Red Dragon is a top-notch door program 
and should be checked out by everyone.  It is DEFINATELY worth playing.

Rating:  8

Written by: ShadowBoxer
