Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity

Silmarils

Company type	Private
Industry	Video games
Headquarters	France
Products	Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity

Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity () is a role-playing video game from 1994, both created and distributed by Silmarils. It continues the storyline of the Ishar series as a direct follow-up to Ishar 2: Messengers of Doom.

Gameplay

In this installment, players take on the character of Zubaran or transfer a team from earlier entries to pursue the dragon Sith. The gameplay involves navigating through multiple gates that transport characters to various eras, each showcasing unique environmental conditions and terrains, reminiscent of the island environments seen in Ishar 2.

Release

Although a version for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer was planned, it ultimately never reached the market. Cyril Cogordan, who previously worked as a programmer at Silmarils, disclosed that a port of Ishar 3 for the Atari Jaguar CD was developed, derived from the Atari Falcon CD-ROM edition. Despite being finished and submitted to Atari Corporation for licensing approval, this version was never launched due to Atari's shutdown following the poor commercial performance of the Atari Jaguar system.

Reception

William R. Trotter, writing for PC Gamer US, commented that while dedicated fans of fantasy role-playing games might appreciate it, newcomers could find it tedious, intimidating, and aggravating. He admired the visuals as "stunningly gorgeous" but pointed out drawbacks such as repetitive backtracking and rapid combat sequences.

Toby Dillon of CU Amiga described Ishar 3 as "nearly an ideal RPG," emphasizing its enhanced storyline and striking graphics. Tina Hackett from Amiga Computing regarded it as "one of the most engaging and immersive adventures," applauding its complexity and character development despite some minor audio imperfections.

The PC edition received a two-star rating out of five from Next Generation, which dismissed it as a rehash of "The Bard's Tale."

External links

• Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity at GameFAQs
• Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity at Giant Bomb
• Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity at MobyGames