I played this game about 6 months ago but it still sticks in my head as one of the most fun action/rpg hybrids in recent memory...do yourself a favour and pick this one up if you're craving the following: - an adventure RPG that portrays a gritty, mature gaming world - tactical combat that relies on reflexes as well as RPG elements - a fun, addictive game in a graphically rich environment I found this game a lot more enjoyable than Fable, for instance, and that title had quite a bit of critical acclaim and exposure. This title is a little gem that many people have missed; don't count yourself as one of the unenlightened. In the meantime, I'm eagerly anticipating the 3rd installment of the series after this extremely absorbing title!
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