Geneforge is the first part of the well received computer RPG series by Jeff Vogel's Spiderweb Software. Like all other games by this company, it puts gameplay and story over eye candy.
Geneforge was released in 2002 on the PC for Windows systems and on MacIntosh.
[92%] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Eric Arevalo. "If you give it a chance Geneforge will impress you with all it can do!" http://www.just-rpg.com/default.asp?pid=502
[7/10] Review with screen shots by Michael Lafferty. Offers part ratings. "...if you are interested more in story, and in quests, than in eye candy, you should enjoy this game." http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18266.htm
[7.25/10] Review with screen shots by Christopher Morin. Offers part ratings and system requirements for the Mac. "...a game that requires just as much, if not more brains than muscle..." http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=243
Review with screen shots by Saint_Proverbius. "...considering it's a shareware RPG made by one person, it's as close to perfect as you can expect." http://www.rpgcodex.com/content.php?id=6
[8.5/10] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Nick Stewart. "Its successful blend of classic visuals and rich gameplay is every bit as addictive as the engrossing storyline that accompanies it..." http://www.entdepot.com/pc/geneforge/review.php