Gothic 2 is a huge improvement from the first installment "Gothic". Between Gothic, Gothic 2 and Gothic 3 - the second installment clearly deserves a big cheers. It is a very long game which can keep you hooked for 40-60 hours if you decided to play the side quests as well. It is plenty of fun, and there is much to explore in the beautiful Gothic 2 world. One of the downside of the game is various glitches and bugs - believe it or not? you can actually jump to the end of the game by walking on the rope towards the boat because of a glitch. The combat can be repetitive as you continue to perform routine swings of your sword - nevertheless it is better than button mashing. The graphics are below average - but the game play makes up for it. The quests are fun and there are many professions to explore and develop your skills. RPG fan praise - this is a must game for your collection. Life is short. Play more of these type of games.
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
