Though at first glance this game may be reminiscent of the developer's acclaimed Arcanum, Temple of Elemental Evil is based on a new game engine. This 2003 release by Troika Games combines a classic 'first edition' Advanced Dungeons & Dragons module with the updated '3.5 Edition' rule set, for a single-player home computer adventure designed to emulate the flexibility and freedom of pen-and-paper-style D&D gaming.