This is the sequel to "Gothic" but with many improvements, better graphics and a wider array of quests. I'll agree that it is much of the same except the quests seem a bit more detailed and even more NPC interactive. This game is king when it comes to NPC interaction. If you enjoyed Morrowind but felt "alone" in the gameworld because all of the NPCs were fairly static, then you will LOVE this game for it's level of interaction. I've been playing PC role playing games since Eye of the Beholder and I can tell you that this as well as it's predecessor are classics in the RPG genre. Chances are that if you love RPGs, you will enjoy this game a lot. I will admit that the interface is just a little clunky (better than the first) but it's quick and easy to learn over and isn't bothersome once you get over the first 5 minutes of dealing with it. I'll sacrifice a little intuitiveness for gameplay and depth ANY day of the week (that IS in fact the reason for playing RPGs, is it not?).
Here is a quick history lesson for everyone who is new to the series: Back in 2001, a German company called Piranha Bytes released the first title in the series adequately named "Gothic". While not a perfect game, Gothic... Read Full Review
The things that get critiziced the most here are the control scheme and the trial-and-error system. Now, I don't have anything against easy games, don't get me wrong. But this game takes a realistic approach to RPG. R... Read Full Review
