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D&D Revives an Absurdly Powerful Gary Gygax Artifact After 26 Years
Arcana Unleashed revives Queen Ehlissa’s Marvelous Nightingale, a powerful mechanical bird with a strange and sinister D&D history.
Artifact
Released Nov 28, 2018
Rating 56/100
Metacritic 76
Playtime ~7h
Artifact is an adventure-RPG hybrid that blends strategy and simulation elements across PC, macOS, and Linux since its 2018 release. The game draws heavily from tabletop gaming traditions, incorporating the kind of lore-rich, mechanically intricate design that defined classic pen-and-paper campaigns.
Recent coverage has centered on the reintroduction of Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale, a potent mechanical artifact that hadn't appeared in official D&D materials for over two decades. The item's return in Arcana Unleashed marks a notable callback to the game's tabletop roots, bringing back a piece of gaming history known for its unusual power level and narrative baggage.
Artifact — FAQ
- When did Artifact release?
- Artifact released on November 28, 2018 for PC, macOS, Linux.
- What platforms is Artifact on?
- Artifact is available on PC, macOS, Linux.
- What kind of game is Artifact?
- Artifact is a Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie game.
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