Champions of Norrath Realms of EverQuest is an action role playing game released for the Sony PlayStation 2 in the United States. The title was developed by Snowblind Studios and published by Sony Online Entertainment. It launched in February 2004 and quickly gained attention for its blend of real time combat and traditional role playing progression. The game takes place in the expansive EverQuest universe and invites players to explore a variety of realms filled with monsters dungeons and powerful bosses. Players can choose from several distinct character classes each offering unique abilities and skill trees. The combat system emphasizes fast paced melee attacks ranged weapon use and spell casting allowing for a fluid mix of fighting action and strategic role playing decisions. A deep loot system rewards exploration with weapons armor and magical items that can be upgraded and customized. The title supports cooperative multiplayer for up to four players either locally using a multitap or online via the PlayStation 2 network adapter. The graphics showcase detailed character models and vibrant environments powered by the Snowblind engine previously used in Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance. The soundtrack features orchestral themes that enhance the epic atmosphere. The game was added to the iOctavio dot com database on February 17 2004. It was originally categorized as a Role Playing Game within the genre Role Playing Game to assist with web searches. An original review described it as an intense action packed adventure combining elements from the Fighting Action and Role Playing genres Champions of Norrath challenges players to master hand to hand weapon and spell combat to conquer the Realms of EverQuest.