Fishtank Interactive, a division of Ravensburger Interactive Media , announced that it has shipped "Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul" to stores today.

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"Evil Islands," a game for the PC, combines the best of the role-playing and strategy genres, and features a non-linear plot with over 80 quests within a mysterious and hostile fantasy universe. The game is Fishtank Interactive's debut title in North America.

"We are very excited about the release of 'Evil Islands,'" said Jerry Wolosenko, head of North American Publishing for Fishtank Interactive. "This role-playing strategy game serves as an example of the high-quality experience and ingenuity gamers can expect from us in the future. Gamers will enjoy how 'Evil Islands' enhances the traditional 3D role-playing strategy game with surprising new options."

"Evil Islands," from Nival, developers of "Rage of Mages," challenges players to rely on their own strength and intuition to solve the puzzles of three mysterious islands. The story begins with the main character, Zak, who awakens and is unaware of who or where he is. He must rely on wit and courage to combat dangerous enemies and complete quests on each island to discover his true identity.

"Evil Islands" features include:

* Over 20 game locations on three mammoth islands - Gipat, Ingos and Suslanger - each with unique inhabitants, traditions, climate and monsters.

* 80 missions totaling 100 hours of gameplay.

* 3D engine with real-time weather and day/night changes.

* Internet and LAN multiplayer support.

* Over 300 different wild animals and monsters to encounter.

* A true 3D high-end technology engine featuring free camera, a level of detail up to 30,000 polygons per frame and an easily customizable 3D interface.

* Dazzling special effects, including: real-time weather and day/night change, wind direction and velocity, waves, smoke and fire.

* Unique morphing technology visually shows changes in character and creature appearance during game play.

* Stunning realism includes detailed visualization of weapons, armor, wounds sustained in the course of battle, even bloodstains and footprints on the ground.