The cumbersome interface makes this already frustrating endeavor even more distressing. There is never any indication why certain puzzles must be completed with certain objects, nor any explanation why seemingly appropriate objects won't work. At one point, I had at least three different types of cups in my inventory. I was trying to retrieve a draft of ale from a barrel but none of the containers managed to capture the elusive brew. But I was never told that they wouldn't work; the game confusingly interprets any incorrect combination as a "look" command. Consequently, I was treated to repeated descriptions of the barrel as I tried every item in my expansive inventory.
Chronicles of the Sword does have some nice elements, most notably the richly detailed background art and the excellent musical score. But the positive features only manage to distract you from the fact that the game is confusing, frustrating and--worst of all--excruciatingly dull.
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