Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

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Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure is an animated film or interactive adventure. It was released in 2003.

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Overview

In each scene, it allows the user a choice, and different endings or different paths to the same ending will be displayed depending upon that choice. [1] : 21  The film contains twenty "decision points" throughout its runtime. [2] It continued the tradition of 'Choose Your Own Adventure' novels, using a D&D theme and storyline. [1] : 21  The film had "right" ending and, if the viewer selected incorrect options, they would be met with a screen stating "your path ends here." [1] : 189 

Production

The film was directed by Dan Krech. [2] It was released by Rhino Theatrical on June 10, 2003, after being developed by DKP Effects. [2] [3] A collectors edition was released later in 2003 which contained a figurine and behind-the-scenes features. [2]

Reception

The film received mixed reception from critics. DVD Verdict complimented the film's humor and the animation but criticized the mostly linear nature of the storyline. [4] Video Business similarly criticized the storyline's linear nature, noting that the DVD did not have a rewind function and instead locked viewers into their choices. [2] Video Store Magazine only recommended the film to "kids who already like the genre." [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Schenk, Sabine (2013). Running and Clicking: Future Narratives in Film (PDF). De Gruyter. ISBN   978-3-11-027215-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-07-01.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Grant, Ed (2003-06-02). "Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dungeons Adventure". Video Business . 23 (22): 16. ProQuest   223905882 – via ProQuest.
  3. ↑ Marlowe, Chris (April 13, 2003). "DVD fills role for interactive D&D". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  4. ↑ Pearce, Joel (2005-03-04). "Case Number 06341: Small Claims Court". DVD Verdict . Archived from the original on 2016-04-04.
  5. ↑ Krywicki, Jarad (2003-05-17). "Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure". Video Store Magazine . 25 (20): 29. ProQuest   197581639 – via ProQuest.
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