Arcanum is a hard-core role-playing game that takes elements from other popular titles - such as the action-oriented multiplayer capability of Diablo - to create a fresh gaming experience. Set in a world where technology and magic coexist in an uneasy balance Arcanum is designed to turn the traditional fantasy RPG experience on its head while still providing the gameplay that this core audience craves. Gameplay takes place in a 2D isometric view while the graphics engine delivers a much sharper experience than the competition. The key features that differentiate the game from its competitors are the unique universe massive scope of the world the customisation of the gameplay and the flexible multiplayer support.