The Temple of Elemental Evil (video game)

The Temple of Elemental Evil is a 2003 tactical role-playing game (RPG) developed by Troika Games and published by Atari. It is based on the classic The Temple of Elemental Evil adventure module written by Gary Gygax and Frank Mentzer for the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. The game utilizes the Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition ruleset.

The game is set in the Greyhawk campaign setting, specifically the region of the Valley of the Hommlet. The story revolves around the re-emergence of the Temple of Elemental Evil, a site of immense evil and corruption that was defeated a decade prior. Players create a party of up to five characters and explore the surrounding region, investigating rumors, completing quests, and ultimately confronting the forces of evil within the Temple.

Key features of the game include:

• Turn-based combat: Combat is highly tactical and faithful to the D&D 3.5 Edition rules. Players control each character's actions, including movement, attacks, spells, and special abilities.
• Faithful adaptation of the D&D ruleset: The game attempts to accurately implement the complex rules of D&D 3.5 Edition, including feats, skills, spells, and character classes.
• Character creation and customization: Players can create characters from a variety of races and classes, customizing their skills, abilities, and appearance.
• Open world exploration: The game world allows for exploration of towns, dungeons, and wilderness areas.
• Multiple endings: The player's choices and actions affect the outcome of the game.

The Temple of Elemental Evil received mixed reviews upon release. It was praised for its adherence to the D&D 3.5 Edition rules and its tactical combat, but criticized for its numerous bugs and performance issues. Despite its flaws, it has garnered a dedicated following among fans of classic RPGs and Dungeons & Dragons.